The best developmental editors for hire near Austin
Sign up for free to meet top developmental editors on Reedsy
Dena
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
Award-winning editor, writer, lover of em-dashes.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Coming of Age, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Self-employed
- deBeaumont Foundation
Leila
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
12+ years experience in children's and YA book publishing as an editor at Penguin Random House and author of critically-acclaimed novels.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Macmillan, Chronicle, Simon & Schuster, Abrams, etc.
- BookPeople
Aja
![5 star rating]()
Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Get ready to publish
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre and take a step towards publishing your book.
Elise
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
NEW to Reedsy! Helped 355 authors/founders turn dream books into reality. Including a NYTimes Bestseller and a book to film with 1.3M views
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Career Guides, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Northern Illinois University
- WxD
- Editing Agency For NYTimes Bestselling Authors
- Publishing Cohort and Seminar
- How To Disappoint Your Mom
Sandra
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
18 years editing fiction for publishers like HarperCollins and Penguin Random House. Love working on contemporary, YA, fantasy, and romance.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin
Andrea
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
Author, editor, and former book publicist here! I do developmental editing for nonfiction books, helping improve structure, tone, and flow.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Thea
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
Big 5 publishing house editor specializing in fiction, mystery/thriller, cookbooks, self help, design and lifestyle.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- SKLA
- Penguin Random House
📞 Chat with our team
Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.
Maxine
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
Empathetic editor specializing in children's picture books. Industry expertise beyond editorial, formerly in publicity and literary agency.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- HarperOne
Sarah
![5 star rating]()
Austin, Texas, USA
Twenty years specializing in literary, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and spec-fic novels. My clients get deals with Big Five publishers.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Carnegie Mellon University Press
- Editorial Freelancers Association
Jana
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
Writer and editor with 10+ years of freelance experience specializing in Christian non-fiction and Bible studies.
Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- B&H Publishing
- Freelance
Stephen
![5 star rating]()
Maplewood, United States
Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Avon Books
- Wiley
- Amacom
- Thomas Dunne Books
Sandra
![5 star rating]()
Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Metropolitan Community College
- Self-employed
Parisa
![5 star rating]()
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all genres of fiction. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Simon & Schuster
Adam
![5 star rating]()
Asheville, United States
Scholarly and nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience in digital and print publishing. Reader advocate and prose polisher.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Soomo Learning
- Oxford University Press
- HarperCollins Publishers
Rachel
![5 star rating]()
New York, United States
Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
- Self-employed
Chris
![5 star rating]()
Austin, TX, USA
I specialize in books for kids — fiction and nonfiction alike. You don't have to be Willie Nelson to get me involved, but it worked for him.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- The Reference Press/Hoover's, Inc./Dun & Bradstreet
- Self-employed
Georgette
![5 star rating]()
Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Browse 2,000+ additional profiles
Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.
