Steve Kasdin

Steve Kasdin – Editor

Former agent and developmental editor specializing in Thrillers and Mysteries. Will get you ready for publication!

Overview

I have over thirty years in book publishing as an agent, editor, marketer and book buyer. Having worked at three publishing houses, two agencies and executive positions at both Barnes & Noble and Amazon I have a comprehensive understanding of the publishing ecosystem from the first glimmer of an idea to a bookstore shelf.


I started in the business as the Mystery & Thriller buyer at Barnes & Noble, and those are still my favorite categories. As an agent I learned how to take early drafts of first-time writers and whip their stories into shape for publication. For example, many unpublished thriller writers have a great idea, great opening and climax but they tend to flag in the middle sections. I can help you pace the story to keep the reader's attention all the way through.


And when it's ready I can help you craft a great query letter to find an agent. At Amazon I helped develop the KDP program so if you're interested in self-publishing I can walk you through that process as well.


Writing a great story and getting it published is a tough process. I can help make it easier.

Services
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries Espionage Historical Mysteries Legal Thriller Psychological Thriller
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2017 — Present

• Sell fiction and nonfiction books to publishing houses. Structure and negotiate all aspects of sale including rights. Find and nurture talented writers; extensive editing of manuscripts and proposals; complete preparation of manuscript for sale.
• Work collaboratively with editors, writers, marketers and sub-agents to shepherd projects through from manuscript to marketplace.
• Consult with publishers, agents and authors on marketing and publishing. Strategize and create digital publishing programs for other literary agencies; consult with authors and agencies on self-publishing and a variety of electronic and traditional publishing issues.

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Dec, 2011 — Apr, 2017 (over 5 years)

• Oversee digital publishing and distribution for the agency’s clients. Create partnerships and negotiate terms with traditional and electronic publishers, retailers, conversion houses, outside marketing companies, freelancers.
• Sell fiction and nonfiction books to publishing and audio houses. Structure and negotiate all aspects of sale including rights. Find and nurture talented writers; extensive editing of manuscripts and proposals; complete preparation of manuscript for sale.

Steve has 2 reviews

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Matt O.

Matt O.

Sep, 2024

Steve gives a great review. His review of my work was very thorough, thought provoking and encouraging. He was also very clear about how I needed to improve my writing and presented outstanding strategy as to how I can move forward with the parts of my project that I was struggling with. He was very timely. He actually returned my review well before the date I had hoped to receive it by. His kn...
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Sterling W.

Sterling W.

Jul, 2024

This was my first time hiring a professional. Steve's willingness, responsiveness, and expertise in my genre was what made him stand out amongst the rest. Ultimately leading me to select his services.
Steve K.
We created an excellent working relationship. Good luck with the book!

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