Sugandha Gupta

Sugandha Gupta – Editor

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

Overview

As an editor and storyteller with 10+ years in the publishing industry, I have had the privilege of working with internationally acclaimed authors such as David Kudler, Kori Swearengen, Lizzy McNeilly, John Stratton Hawley, Patrick Olivelle, Romila Thapar, and many more. Specializing in YA/historical fiction and children's books, I bring a unique perspective and a keen eye for detail to every project.

I am most proud of my collaboration on a children's book series project with singer Ricky Kej for Macmillan Education.

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
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Mysteries Middle Grade New Adult Picture Books Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
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

The Briars Believed

Sibbald, Andrew

Kerfuffle Books

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

Copperthwaite, Mr. Stephen Thomas Edward

Stephen Copperthwaite

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Rumi and the Ocean of Awe

Oyama, Garrett Ryan

Independently published

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Adventures of Phoenix and Arizona: Big Day at School

Mascarenhas, Jessica

Jessica Mascarenhas

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
A Stunning Betrayal

Terence Davis

StoryFall Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
Making Russian Dolls

Kimberly Anne Conway

Kimberly Anne Conway

Russian intelligence. Russian Athletes. One Goal: Domination.As a girl, Maya Orlova dreamed of working for Cheka-Russia's secret police and intelligence service. Physically, she was considered... read more
Copy Editing Query Letter Review
The Family Quilt

Swearengen, Kori

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Eid Mubarak

Qaderi-Yaver, Rose

Rose F Qaderi

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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
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
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 90 reviews

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ADAMA C.

ADAMA C.

Dec, 2024

Pinned
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!
Veronika B.

Veronika B.

Aug, 2026

Sugandha is a blessing for any writer. Hardworking and patient, she helped me through countless times of uncertainty and made sure the work got done. I cannot thank her enough. I am looking forward to working with her again. She is extremely professional, and I could not have asked for a better e...
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Kara W.

Kara W.

Jul, 2026

Jonathan was easy to work with and I appreciate his help with the challenging task of getting my query and synopses ready.

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