Former literary agent turned developmental editor with 15+ years of publishing experience.
Developmental Editor
USA
About
Mary Kole spent five years as a literary agent at top US agencies before transitioning to full-time editorial work in 2013. She brings an acquisitions-level perspective to her developmental edits and book coaching, helping writers understand both craft and market readiness. Her experience spans all age categories and most major genres. She offers developmental editing, done-for-you manuscript revision, ghostwriting, and book coaching. She co-founded book packaging business Bittersweet Books in 2022.