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Tell us about your book and we'll match you with 2–3 vetted editors who specialize in your genre — all with Big Five or literary agency experience.

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Every Editor Personally Vetted Big Five & Agency Experience Matched to Your Genre & Goals

How It Works

A curated, concierge approach to finding the right editor.

1

Tell Us About Your Book

Share your genre, word count, what stage your manuscript is in, and what kind of editing you need. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

We Match You

We personally review your submission and hand-pick 2–3 editors whose experience, specialties, and genre knowledge are the best fit.

3

Choose & Get Started

Review your matched editors, pick your favorite, and get started. We handle the introduction and booking so you can focus on writing.

Get Matched with an Editor

Tell us about your manuscript and we'll find the perfect editor for you.

No commitment required. We'll respond within 2 business days with your personalized editor recommendations.

Meet Our Editors

Every editor in our marketplace has been personally vetted. Here's a look at the caliber of professionals we match you with.

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Rachel Whitfield
Query Letter Specialist · 12 yrs
Vetted
Penguin Random House Curtis Brown Ltd. 300+ Queries Edited

Former literary agent at Curtis Brown and Penguin Random House editorial. Specializes in query letters that stand out in the slush pile.

Query Letters Synopses Literary Fiction Upmarket Historical
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David Chen
Senior Developmental Editor · 16 yrs
Vetted
Penguin Random House Hachette 3 NYT Bestsellers Edited

Former senior editor at PRH and acquiring editor at Hachette. Edited three NYT bestsellers. Focuses on pacing, plot, and tension.

Developmental Thriller Mystery Crime Horror
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Mara Okonkwo
Query & Manuscript Editor · 9 yrs
Vetted
HarperCollins Bookends Literary Published Author

Triple perspective: HarperCollins editor, Bookends Literary agent assistant, and published fantasy author. Knows the query-to-bookshelf pipeline from every angle.

Query Letters Developmental Romance Romantasy YA
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Thomas Brennan
SFF Developmental Editor · 11 yrs
Vetted
Tor Books (Macmillan) Writers House Award-Nominated Debuts

Started at Writers House reading queries, then spent six years acquiring SFF at Tor Books. Specializes in worldbuilding, pacing, and speculative structure.

Developmental Sci-Fi Fantasy Speculative Horror
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Sarah Lindqvist
Line Editor & Copyeditor · 14 yrs
Vetted
Simon & Schuster Knopf (PRH) Chicago Manual Certified

Line editor at Simon & Schuster and copyeditor at Knopf, polishing prose for National Book Award finalists. Specializes in voice, rhythm, and precision.

Line Editing Copy Editing Literary Fiction Memoir Historical
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James Moretti
Nonfiction Query Specialist · 10 yrs
Vetted
Levine Greenberg Rostan Published Author (S&S) 5,000+ Queries Reviewed

Former literary agent at Levine Greenberg Rostan and published nonfiction author. Knows exactly what makes a nonfiction query and proposal irresistible.

Query Letters Proposals Nonfiction Memoir Self-Help
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Elena Vasquez
Children's & YA Editor · 13 yrs
Vetted
FSG (Macmillan) Scholastic Published Author

Spent her career in children's publishing at Scholastic and FSG. Published MG author. Deep knowledge of the children's market from picture books through YA.

Query Letters Developmental Middle Grade YA Picture Books

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "personally vetted" mean?
Every editor in our marketplace has been reviewed by the QueryAcademy team. We verify their publishing industry experience (Big Five houses, literary agencies, etc.), review samples of their editorial work, and track client outcomes. We don't list editors who just hang a shingle — these are professionals with real credentials.
How does the matching work?
After you submit your book details, we personally review your genre, manuscript stage, editing needs, and budget to hand-pick 2–3 editors from our roster who are the best fit. This isn't an algorithm — it's a human recommendation from someone who knows these editors and their strengths. We respond within 2 business days.
Is the matching free?
Yes, the matching itself is completely free and comes with no commitment. You only pay if you decide to work with one of the editors we recommend. Pricing depends on the editor and the scope of the edit.
What's the difference between the editing types?
Query letter editing focuses on the pitch letter you send to agents. Developmental editing addresses big-picture story elements — plot, structure, pacing, character arcs. Line editing refines your prose at the sentence level — voice, rhythm, word choice. Copy editing handles grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency. If you're not sure which you need, select "Not sure yet" and we'll recommend the right starting point.
Can I request a specific editor?
Our matching process is designed to find the best fit based on your manuscript's specific needs. If you've seen an editor on our roster whose background excites you, mention it in the description field and we'll factor that in.
How is this different from the Query Launch Program?
The Query Launch Program ($249) is our signature query letter critique delivered by QueryAcademy editors. The Editor Marketplace expands your options: you can get matched with editors who specialize in your exact genre, choose between query and manuscript editing, and find an editor whose specific background is tailored to what you need.

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