Susan Barnes – Editor

After moving to New York City to attend the NYU Publishing program, I worked at Orbit and Redhook Books (Hachette Book Group) editing science fiction, fantasy, romance, thrillers, and general commercial fiction. But the call of my Midwest roots ended up being too strong to deny, so I journeyed back and continued my passion for fiction through freelance editing. I love to help authors, those published and yet to be discovered, hone their craft and take their story to the next level. Whether your needs are developmental, structural, or just an extra eye on the details, I offer a variety of services to tailor your experience to what your novel needs. I can’t wait to work with you! Author Testimonials:“Susan is the best editor I’ve ever worked with. She can literally transform a novel with her feedback, tireless diligence, and insightful suggestions. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” —New York TimesandUSA TodayBestselling author Alessandra Torre “Working with Susan was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She provided thoughtful and insightful feedback that took my story to the next level. Editorial letters, phone calls, brainstorming sessions – she was there with whatever I needed. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results!” -- Melissa Landers, author of the Alienated and Starflight series“I love working with Susan! It’s a wonderful feeling to know that your words are safe in her hands. I rest easy knowing that she will help me figure out how to make each book the best it can possibly be. Susan asks hard questions that challenge and transform but is always there to help you brainstorm how to execute the changes you want to make. She is both coach and cheerleader and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner! Susan has hands down made the greatest impact on my growth as a writer.” -- Catherine Cowles, author ofFurther to FallandBeautifully Broken Pieces