"always impressed me by her intelligence, her editorial insight, her discerning taste"
I have worked with Sangeeta on and off for over nine years, and she's
always impressed me by her intelligence, her editorial insight, her
discerning taste, and her hard work. I would recommend Sangeeta's
editorial services to anyone who wants to be a better writer!
–Alvina Ling, VP, Editor-in-Chief, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
“Any writer would be lucky to work with her”
“I worked with Sangeeta Mehta on my second novel, FRIENDS IN NAPA, and was bowled over by the specificity of her suggestions. She helped refine characters and strengthen storylines; her advice was invaluable in taking the book from a hole-ridden first draft to a fully realized novel. Any writer would be lucky to work with her.”
~Sheila Yasmin Marikar, author of Friends in Napa (Mindy's Book Studio/Amazon Publishing)
“masterful at guiding an author to their best work”
My first and overwhelmingly positive experience with Sangeeta was when she worked for Simon Pulse where she edited my second novel, SURF ED. Because I trust her editorial voice and instincts completely, I reached out to her again when I finished the first draft of my latest work, KNEE DEEP. She provided insightful notes and comments, which greatly informed my process of revision. She is masterful at guiding an author to their best work. I have and will continue to recommend her to my friends and colleagues.
~Karol Hoeffner, author of Knee Deep (Regal House)
“incredibly thorough and helpful”
Sangeeta Mehta has a sharp eye for detecting weaknesses in a manuscript and also for pointing out the strengths. Her comments are incredibly thorough and helpful. She is a great editor, knows a lot about the market, and best of all, she is a kind and genuine person. I highly recommend her services.
-Janie Chodosh, author of The Elephant Doctor of India (Chicago Review Press)
“so much resonated with me”
"I am grateful to Sangeeta for her thoughtful feedback and suggestions on some past projects. So much resonated with me and gave me the impression I was in careful hands. More than anything, her keen editorial eye allowed me the space to take my work to the next level.”
–J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author
“insightful, dedicated”
Sangeeta’s insightful, dedicated work was much more than I was expecting and gave me the confidence to continue working on my manuscript. Her character, hook, and structural insights helped me enormously while working through my second and third rounds of editing.
- Clifford Burke, author of An Occasionally Happy Family (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
“communicated very effectively”
As a new author, I am very lucky that Sangeeta's editorial services were recommended to me. She did a partial manuscript edit for my first novel and gave me invaluable advice on how to hook the reader in the beginning and make my story come alive. Her comments/edits of my book were incredibly insightful. Sangeeta was always quick to respond and communicated very effectively. She absolutely helped me get to the finish line on this project.
-Mara Monoski, author of Downtown Dani
“she was excellent”
I hired Sangeeta Mehta as a developmental editor and she was excellent. I followed most of her advice but not all and I wish I had followed all of it. We had a disagreement about a key aspect of the plot and she was right and I was wrong. I've referred her to others and next time we work together I'll do exactly what she says!
~Brett Burlison, author of Riverside (Barton Creek Press)
“smart, encouraging”
I really enjoyed working with Sangeeta. She is smart, encouraging, and helped me bring depth to my novel. I use what I have learned from her insightful notes to guide me when I start new projects as well.
–Supriya Kelkar, author of Ahimsa (Lee & Low/Tu Books)
“constructive and inspiring”
I find working with Sangeeta incredibly helpful. Her comments are always constructive and inspiring. She's got a great sense of pace and narrative and she's somebody whose opinion I truly trust.
—Katja Eichinger, author of American Solo (Metrolit Verlag)
“phenomenal in her ability to see the story as a whole and in parts”
I think very highly of Sangeeta. She is phenomenal in her ability to see the story as a whole and in parts. Sangeeta’s expertise begins with plot, characterization, pacing, motivation, and so much more as she dives in your fictional world to help you nail the essence of your story. I would work with Sangeeta in a heartbeat.
— Anju Gattani, author of the Winds of Fire series (originally published by Scarsdale Publishing)
“ knowledgeable, careful, respectful”
As an editor and writer, I believe other authors will benefit from Sangeeta’s editorial experience and insight into the industry. She is a knowledgeable, careful, respectful editor and at the same time approachable and easy to work with.
— Marie Carter, author of The Trapeze Diaries (Hanging Loose Press)
“a delightful experience”
Sangeeta's cheerful personality and enthusiasm for editing popped off the page from the very first e-mail and never wavered. Her professionalism and knowledge base is extensive and her gentle approach to coaxing the best out of an author makes the editing process a delightful experience. She literally had me at “hello.'”
— Yael Levy, author of Brooklyn Love, Starstruck, and Touchdown (Crimson Romance)
"said simply, she will make your book better"
I worked with Sangeeta on a completed draft of my novel. Said simply, she will make your book better. She made wonderful suggestions that I would have never thought of. Her approach to my work was thoughtful and specific to my writing and story. As I moved forward editing my draft, I repeatedly referred back to her edit letter to shape my story.
—James Gain, author of Mrs. Diffner's Children
“committed, conscientious, and a consummate professional”
Committed, conscientious, and a consummate professional—that’s how I’d describe Sangeeta Mehta. Having supported an intense crew of authors in our very busy department for several years, Sangeeta quickly gained the trust and respect of many members of our team and we’ve continued to seek her valuable assistance even after she left the company. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for astute, sound editorial guidance in the realm of children’s and young adult books.
—Andrea Spooner, VP, Editorial Director, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
“keen eye for detail”
Sangeeta has a true talent for pulling the best out of a manuscript. She has a keen eye for detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture. She is smart and honest and a gift to any writer who's lucky enough to work with her.
—Annabel Monaghan, co-author of Click! The Girl’s Guide to Knowing What You Want and Making it Happen (Simon Pulse)
“truthful, judicious, thorough”
Sangeeta is always truthful, judicious, thorough and concerned about her clients and their work, treating them and their writing with respect and skilled expertise. I would trust her to the ends of the earth with any of my clients. She is simply the best.
—Charlotte Gusay, The Charlotte Gusay Literary Agency