Thea Newell – Editor

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 remotely in editorial at Penguin Random House, 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!