Ronit Wagman – Editor

I'm a developmental editor with nearly twenty years of experience helping writers shape their stories into emotionally resonant, well-structured books. I began my career at Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, where I spent over a decade acquiring and editing manuscripts under publisher Nan A. Talese. In 2015, I launched my independent editorial practice, and since then I’ve worked with a wide range of writers—from aspiring authors to #1 New York Times bestseller Jennifer Weiner, Reese’s Book Club pick Alka Joshi, and the late U.S. Senator Carl Levin. My feedback offers clear, actionable insights tailored to each project, while also equipping writers with tools they can carry into future work.

My BFA in theatre from Syracuse University gave me a deep foundation in character-building and storytelling—skills I bring to every manuscript. I specialize in literary, book club, and upmarket fiction, as well as memoir, offering thoughtful, constructive guidance throughout the revision process.

TESTIMONIALS

“Every so often you get the chance to work with an editor who understands the heart and soul of your work, and for me, that’s Ronit. Without her editorial wisdom, there would be no novel.”

—Wendy Francis, author of Betting on Good

“After reading through your notes in one sitting this afternoon, you feel like an old friend—even though we’ve never met. I felt so immediately comfortable with your voice and thought process. Thank you for taking such care with my manuscript. I don’t feel like I could possibly be in better hands.”

—Sarah Vacchiano, author of Soft Launch

“Thank you for encouraging me to dig, to be honest and creative and forthright and brave. My publisher was blown away by the shape of my manuscript, and she has worked in publishing for years. So I wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help, guidance, and support.”

—Jen Butler, author of Mom, Rediscovered

“Ronit was an exceptional editor. She seemed to have an intuitive sense of what I was trying to describe and helped me figure out the clearest way to express myself. She was kind, sensitive and generous and always framed her suggestions in an encouraging and empowering way. I learned so much from Ronit. Her editing made my book immeasurably better.”

—Leah Vincent, author of Cut Me Loose

“Ronit provided me with a windfall of helpful feedback on my memoir . She was both supportive and insightful, helping me to draw out the central themes in my book and encouraging me to dig deeper so that I was able to get more ‘blood on the page.' Ronit’s feedback helped me finesse my manuscript so that it was in great shape and ultimately helped me land a US deal. I am forever grateful!”

—Natasha Scripture, author of Man Fast

"What a pleasure it was to work with Ronit! Her insightful comments and spot-on suggestions helped make The Henna Artist the kind of novel that readers want to get lost in, devour and recommend to all their friends!”

—NYT bestselling author Alka Joshi