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Hello. My name is Susan Chang and I am a freelance developmental editor. Over the course of my nearly thirty-year career as an acquisitions editor at Big Five publishers in New York City, I’ve worked with many award-winning and bestselling authors, including W. Bruce Cameron, Andrew Fukuda, Alan Gratz, Brandon Sanderson, and Jane Yolen, among others. Scroll down to see what they say about working with me.
Hard at work on a book manuscript? You may be interested in my Editorial Services. Wondering if I’m the right editor for you? Find out more About Me. Or, you can always learn more by getting in touch: Contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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“She taught me how to write books for children.”
—W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose and the Puppy Tales
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“Susan was a terrific partner in creating books I am fiercely proud of.”
—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
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“I can absolutely vouch for her being one of the best editors in the business. She gets an enthusiastic recommendation from me.”
—Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“I cannot say enough wonderful things about her sharp eye as an editor.”
—Jane Yolen, award-winning author of more than 400 books for children and adults
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“She’s what every author wants: a collaborator who won’t intrude on your vision for the novel, but who isn’t afraid to deliver straight talk.”
—Andrew Fukuda, award-winning author of This Light Between Us, Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
