Thea Newell

Thea Newell – Editor

Big 5 publishing house editor specializing in fiction, mystery/thriller, cookbooks, self help, design and lifestyle.

Overview

After starting in journalism, I began working at a literary agency in NYC, where I specialized in vetting manuscripts of all kinds and preparing them for submission to editors. I know what sells and what doesn't, and how to maximize the potential for any given project. Currently, I work in editorial at Hachette Book Group in New York, working with illustrated projects, mainly cookbooks and coffee table books, as well as self-help, health and wellness, politics, current events, design, lifestyle and more. I also edit short stories and fiction across multiple genres, particularly mystery/thriller, romance, and fantasy. I am involved in acquisitions conversations on a daily basis, and know what it takes to get an editor's attention in this industry.

I am here to assist you with your project at whatever stage, whether you simply have an idea of the book you'd like to write, or you've already completed the manuscript and aren't sure of the next step. Let's get your book published!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Hachette Book Group

Jan, 2020 — Present

SKLA

Mar, 2019 — Dec, 2019 (9 months)

Thea has 4 reviews

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Michael F.

Michael F.

Jun, 2024

Thea is exceptional. She possesses a deep knowledge of what makes a marketable, commercial novel. Her insights about plot development, characters with depth and emotions, and the economy of words are highly beneficial to a veteran writer or a debut author. She is attentive, professional, and direct. If it works, she's going to encourage you to keep going, and if what you're writing is not worki...
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Thea N.
Michael is the utmost professional, and was a great collaborator. He was receptive to edits and comments, and had an incredible work ethic that showed in his final product. Michael has a great care...
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Aimie B.

Aimie B.

Jan, 2024

Thea is so thoughtful and brilliant, patient and kind, She brought new ideas to the table and threaded old ones. Deeply grateful for her insight and sense of humor.
Andrea H.

Andrea H.

Nov, 2023

I had a great experience working with Thea, and can't recommend her enough! I reached out to her after taking her book proposal class through the Writing Pad (which I also strongly recommend). She not only thoroughly line-edited my work, but also provided super-helpful feedback and comments that have made my proposal so much stronger. She also sent back her comments way before the deadline I'd...
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Robert S.

Robert S.

Mar, 2023

I contacted Thea and several other editors for a potential job, but ended up chosing one of her competitors. From the minimal interaction I had with her, it was clear she is a very serious and professional editor. Bob

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