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

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
Eid Mubarak

Qaderi-Yaver, Rose

Rose F Qaderi

Developmental Editing Copy 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 75 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

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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.

Oct, 2025

Good collaboration with Sugandha This is my second collaboration, and I am really happy with it. She did a great job. Looking forward to work with her again
RAVI KANT S.

RAVI KANT S.

Oct, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Remarkable Editor Who Brings Words to Life Working with Sugandha has been an absolute pleasure. She has a rare ability to understand the heart of a story and elevate it without ever losing the author’s voice. Her attention to detail, structural insight, and sensitivity to tone made ...
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