Sugandha Gupta

Sugandha Gupta – Editor

Seasoned editor with a flair for storytelling via dreamy children's books, contemporary and literary narratives, and historical fiction!

Overview

As an experienced editor and storyteller with 10+ years of experience in the publishing industry, I have had the privilege of working with internationally acclaimed authors such as John Stratton Hawley, Patrick Olivelle, Romila Thapar, and Irfan Habib. I have also built and mentored diverse teams of editors.

I am most proud of my collaboration on a children's book series project with singer Ricky Kej for Macmillan Education. Specializing in historical fiction and children's books, I bring a unique perspective and a keen eye for detail to every project.

I strive to provide personalized and constructive feedback that helps authors refine their writing while remaining true to their unique voice and vision. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned professional, I will work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide actionable insights.

Let's work together to make your writing journey a success.

Services
Fiction
Children's Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Short Story Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Design
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Primus Books

May, 2016 — Jul, 2021 (about 5 years)

Macmillan Education

Jul, 2014 — Dec, 2023 (over 9 years)

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Eid Mubarak

Qaderi-Yaver, Rose

Rose F Qaderi

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Rumi and the Ocean of Awe

Oyama, Garrett Ryan

Independently published

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Family Quilt

Swearengen, Kori

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
ON THE SACRED RIVERS: A History

Persaud, Mohabir

Xlibris US

Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Taj On the Move

Willingham, Spain

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Briars Believed

Sibbald, Andrew

Kerfuffle Books

Developmental Editing
Have You Ever Looked

Williams, Scott

BookBaby

Query Letter Review
Caliban's Offspring

Lee, Quentin

Independently published

Copy Editing
Buddhi Brain: small ways to help big feelings

Patel-Syed, Dr. Zabin

Patel-syed Psychology Services, LLC

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Lady Hawk: A Novel of Love, Loss and Endurance in Victorian England

Copperthwaite, Mr. Stephen Thomas Edward

Stephen Copperthwaite

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Molly's Mittens

Merkel, Emily

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
My Name Is Alice!

Melnyk, Stephanie

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Magical Adventures of Teddy the Bear

Bicknell, Robin Scott

Robin Scott Bicknell

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
Rebellion of the Leaves

Jones, Jason Alan

lulu.com

Copy Editing
Ticket to America

Dubal, Bharat C

Power Publishers

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
RAINBOW POWER

Jackson, Dr Shan

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
The Safe Coffin

Chudnow, Alan

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
It Started in Chester

Freeman, Dr. Keonna

Copy Editing Proofreading

Sugandha has 78 reviews

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ADAMA C.

ADAMA C.

Dec, 2024

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Working with her has been an incredible experience. Their keen eye for detail, ability to refine ideas without losing my voice, and constructive feedback truly elevated my manuscript. They consistently met deadlines and maintained open communication throughout the editing process, making it a smo...
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Garrett O.

Garrett O.

Dec, 2024

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Sugandha is an outstanding editor who has been instrumental in my growth as a beginner writer. Her thoughtful feedback and unwavering support elevated my fiction story beyond what I imagined. She provided insightful ideas that added depth and clarity, making the narrative far more impactful.
David K.

David K.

Apr, 2024

Pinned
I gave Sugandha a very difficult assignment: a manuscript full of foreign phrases for book 3 of a series (with an idiosyncratic series style sheet) on a very tight deadline. She handled it smoothly, calmly, and very, very well!
Diyamanthi G.

Diyamanthi G.

Dec, 2025

Great work for the second time too, Sugandha!
Iris B.

Iris B.

Dec, 2025

Working with Sugandha on the developmental and copy editing of my children’s book was an absolutely wonderful experience. As someone dipping my toes into the world of publishing for the first time, I often felt unsure about how to shape my story, especially because it touches on some difficult an...
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