Founded in 1980 by Self-Editing for Fiction Writers coauthor Renni Browne to help writers turn promising manuscripts into salable properties, The Editorial Department is the oldest independent editorial firm in operation today. What sets us apart from others in our field are our 27 years in business, our high rate of success with conventionally published first fiction, our literary agent matchmaking program, and our commitment to candor and high standards in evaluating our clients’ work.

Our editorial staff comprises a team of dedicated editors, many of whom are published writers themselves with distinct areas of specialization. While we can’t guarantee you publication as a result of working with The Editorial Department, we can dramatically improve your odds. 

Welcome to our website. A complete list of our services and resources for writers is available by clicking one of the icons above, and telephone inquiries are always welcome at (520) 546-9992.