About me

I’m a creative, empathetic and commercially minded editor with nearly a decade of experience working with bestselling authors for Hachette and Penguin Random House across both fiction and non-fiction. I know that writing a book can be a daunting experience, and I’m here to help you develop your vision from a first draft to a fully realised novel that stands out among the crowd.

You can expect collaborative, in-depth developmental editorial letters with creative, practical and manageable solutions, involved line edits with clear suggestions and your desired level of intervention, and kind, creative guidance suited to your writing style and needs. I’m here to guide you along your creative path, help you to find your voice and thrive as an author.

I have significant experience working on commercial fiction ranging from psychological thrillers with jaw-dropping twists to cosy crime with loveable amateur sleuths and heart-rending historical fiction and romance. My aim is to help you write a gripping page turner that will have your readers flipping the pages deep into the night.

I’ve also worked on a wide range of non-fiction, including chilling true crime, deeply moving memoirs including LGBTQ+ themes, and life-changing personal development and smart thinking titles. I’ve worked closely with a diverse range of authors to bring their stories to the page with sensitivity and lyricism.

If I’m not immersed in a book, you can find me in one of London’s cinemas enjoying a good film (anything from Golden Age Hollywood to modern arthouse cinema, with a few blockbusters in between), on a hike in the country, knitting whilst binge-watching my latest Netflix obsession, trying out a brand new recipe, or spending time with my lovely black cat Sage.

Publishing experience

During my time at Bookouture (Hachette) I acquired commercial fiction and non-fiction for a highly successful list. I published works by bestselling authors including Gregg Olsen and Katie Gayle. I was part of the publishing team behind the multimillion copy bestselling author Angela Marsons, and the Sunday Times bestselling The Stable Boy of Auschwitz. I also reviewed and fed back on query letters and submissions from unagented authors. During my time there, Bookouture won Imprint of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards.

At Ebury (Penguin Random House) I ran digital advertising campaigns for bestselling authors and brands including Yotam Ottolenghi, Mary Berry, Doctor Who, Richard Branson, Caitlin Moran, Charlie Mackesy and many more. I was the strategy lead for consumer data for editorial and marketing, researching trends, identifying high potential authors and providing market insights for new editorial projects. I helped editors shape acquisition pitches and I wrote features for the Penguin website.

Testimonials

‘Working with Nina on my books was an incredible experience! She is deeply involved and brings genuine passion to every stage of the process. What stood out most is how much she truly cares about the story, the characters, and the author’s vision. Her thoughtful guidance and dedication not only made my stories stronger but also helped me sharpen my storytelling skills.’

— Ruhi Choudhary, author of the Detective Mackenzie Price and the Zoe Storm series

'She was the perfect editor for me and was able to add a layer of authenticity to my books as well as offering excellent insight and advice to make them the best they could be. Nina is very approachable and personable, is quick to respond to queries, has a sharp insightful mind and is always encouraging – in fact she possesses all the qualities anyone could wish for in an editor.'

— Imogen Matthews, author of The Hidden Village and Only I Can Save Them

‘I loved working with Nina – she saw something in me and in my work that so many other editors didn’t, and helped build my work and my confidence to new heights. I would absolutely work with Nina again, and can’t recommend her enough.’

— Claire Lunn, author of I’m Here to Help and Maneater (as Ellie Graves)

‘We have always found Nina to be a kind but thorough editor, picking up plot holes, inconsistencies and general mayhem in our manuscripts and helping us turn them into a clean and readable end products. Nina’s ability to give quick, accurate feedback is unmatched! She’s always happy to chat us through the tough spots, and help brainstorm solutions.’

— Katie Gayle (the writing partnership of Gail Schimmel and Kate Sidley), authors of the Julia Bird Mysteries

‘Nina was my editor throughout the writing of I Want What You Have. Her input was valuable beyond measure and totally professional with every attention to detail during the whole process. Her creative suggestions brought my book to life, making it so much more of an addictive, unputdownable read, and I am hugely grateful for the part she played in its development.’

— Hayley Smith, author of I Want What You Have and Such a Loving Couple