Editing for Authors was created by people who love books—and have spent their careers editing them. Together, principals Erica Orloff and Jon VanZile have almost 40 years of experience in publishing. We’ve worked for some of largest publishing companies in the world, and we’ve worked on every kind of project, from steamy romance novels to medical reference books.
Erica Orloff, Principal
Erica Orloff has published 25 novels under four pen names for Penguin, MIRA, Red Dress Ink, Jabberwocky, and Silhouette. She has worked in publishing since 1985 as a book editor, book doctor, ghost writer, copy editor, indexer, and book packager for publishers and clients ranging from St. Martin’s Press, Health Communications, Inc., New York University Press, Loyola Press, Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin, and others. She edits both fiction and nonfiction, including technical titles, and acts as a writing coach.
“Readers will be charmed by her brand of magic.” —Publishers Weekly on Magickeepers
“A hip, fun read …” —Kirkus on High School Bites
“Hot book pick.” —Us Weekly
Jon VanZile, Principal
Jon VanZile has spent the past 15 years working as an editor and writer, working with both fiction and nonfiction titles. His nonfiction specialties include medical and technical books. He has also edited dozens of novels and worked with authors to develop their projects for submission to major publishers. His past clients include national publishing and media companies such as NBC Universal, The New York Times Company, Tribune Company, Better Homes & Gardens, Oxford University Press, Hay House, Health Communications, Inc., Basic Health Publications, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, and many others.