The best historical romance book editing services

Stephanie

Elizabethtown, PA, USA

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Trauma-informed editor at Lake Drive Books specializing in religious deconstruction memoir, poetry, self-help, fantasy/sci-fi, and romance.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• The Potter's School
• Self
• Lake Drive Books

Duncan

Raleigh, NC, USA

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Developmental editor of NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Warner, Hachette. I am also a contributing editor at Harper's Magazine.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Algonquin Books
• CraftBook Editorial
• Harper's Magazine

Holly

East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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NYT-bestselling, award-winning editor with over 17 years of industry experience, specializing in mysteries, thrillers, suspense, WF, romance

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Mysteries.

Work experience:

• St. Martin's Press
• Self-employed
• BookEnds, LLC
• Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press

Nina

Madison, WI, USA

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Professional editor and NYT bestselling author. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise. I love storytelling and honoring the author's voice.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• American Girl
• Chronicle Books
• Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
• Snow Queen Publishing & Editing

Hilari

Glen Head, NY, USA

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I am a sharp-eyed, award winning editor with over thirty years in the romance industry. I'll help you tell your story and find your readers!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin
• Zebra Books
• Self-employed

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

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Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books
• Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

Christy

Warminster, PA, USA

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Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• M*Modal
• BroadStreet Publishing Group
• Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
• Revell (Baker Publishing Group)

Jenn

Olathe, KS, USA

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Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with eight years in the professional literary world.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• TouchPoint Press

Maia

New York, NY, USA

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Developmental editor with 10+ years of professional experience in romance. LGBTQIA+, first-time authors, all heat levels welcome!

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Pegasus Books
• Radish Fiction
• Various
• Yonder Fiction

Jodi

Nashville, TN, USA

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Former HarperCollins editor with 16 years of experience. I line edit women's and historical fiction, romance, YA, and fantasy.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins
• Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Self-employed

Lauren

New York, NY, USA

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Specializing in genre and literary fiction since 2015, with publishers and imprints including Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Tor.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hamilton College

Rachel

Sonoma, CA, USA

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I'm a copyeditor and proofreader based in California. I specialize in Western fiction and historical romance.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Will Rogers Medallion Awards
• Wolfpack Publishing
• Kensington Publishing
• Roan & Weatherford Publishing, Hat Creek Imprint

Michelle

Orlando, FL, USA

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Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Ghost Publishing
• Xulon Press Publishing

Claire

Kansas City, MO, USA

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16+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wordfire Press
• The Wild Rose Press
• Entangled Publishing

Mireya

New York, NY, USA

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I’m an editorial professional with five years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
• HarperCollins Publishers

Emily

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books

Lyndsey

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA

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Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
• Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)