Margeaux Weston

Margeaux Weston – Editor

Author and developmental editor specializing in diverse speculative fiction, with acquisitions experience and work on bestselling books.

Overview

I'm a developmental and line editor specializing in speculative fiction, including fantasy, romantasy, horror, and science fiction. My approach is honest, collaborative, and always focused on strengthening the story you want to tell.

I help authors tackle the elements that make or break a manuscript: structure, character development, pacing, worldbuilding, voice, and prose. I'll tell you what's working and identify what isn't. I'll explain and give you practical guidance for revision while protecting your unique voice.

My traditional publishing experience includes working as an acquiring editor for a Penguin Random House affiliate and with NYT bestselling authors and Big Five publishers. I've also served as an editor for FIYAH Literary Magazine for Black Speculative Fiction, a Hugo Award-winning publication. Additionally, I mentored/coached new authors via We Need Diverse Books and completed a publishing mentorship program with Sourcebooks.

Whether your manuscript needs a developmental overhaul, assessment, or a careful line-level polish, my goal is to make your story sharper and uniquely yours.

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Fantasy Middle Grade Fantasy Romantic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

North Atlantic Books

Sep, 2022 — May, 2024 (over 1 year)
• Acquired and developed nonfiction manuscripts from proposal through publication. • Conducted competitive market research to support acquisition strategy. • Collaborated with editorial, design, publicity, sales, and marketing teams throughout the publishing process. • Revised catalog copy, website copy, title sheets, and promotional materials, presented frontlist titles

Self-employed

Apr, 2018 — Present
• Delivered developmental editing, line editing, sensitivity reading, and editorial consultation for traditional authors and publishers such as Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Sourcebooks, and more). • Mentored emerging writers through We Need Diverse Books, providing editorial guidance and career support.

Portfolio

The Memory Thieves (The Conjureverse Series, 2)

Clayton, Dhonielle

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The Deadly Fates (The Conjureverse Series, 3)

Clayton, Dhonielle

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Ashes at the Altar (Blood at the Root)

Williams, LaDarrion

Labyrinth Road

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Bones at the Crossroads (Blood at the Root)

Williams, LaDarrion

Labyrinth Road

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
The Marvellers (The Conjureverse Series Book 1)

Clayton, Dhonielle

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Blood at the Root

Williams, LaDarrion

Labyrinth Road

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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