I'm Patrick Price—a hands-on book editor, a writer, and a self-professed pop culture junkie with a unique combination of significant New York trade publishing experience, resulting in 100+ weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list (9 weeks at #1).
My sensibility is eclectic and unabashedly commercial, including both Adult and Young Adult fiction and Adult prescriptive and narrative nonfiction in the categories of memoir, relationships, self-help, modern parenting, lifestyle, health, business, LGBTQ, humor. . . and whatever I find refreshingly irresistible.
At Simon & Schuster's pop culture imprint, Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE) turned Gallery Books, I acquired and edited such bestselling titles as the international phenomenon HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU, Tori Spelling's memoir STORI TELLING (and all four of her subsequent bestsellers), perennial "new mommy" favorite, SIPPY CUPS ARE NOT FOR CHARDONNAY by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, and Tim Gunn's GUNN'S GOLDEN RULES. Most recently, I was Editorial Director at YA imprint Simon Pulse.
My unique background and skill set—I've worked for two of the "Big Five" publishers (Simon & Schuster and Random House), a leading literary agency (now ICM Partners), and been thrice published—offer insightful and empathetic guidance from developed concept to demystified publication.
Whether working with a first-time author or a seasoned pro, you’ll have my ear, my knowledge and experience, my candid honesty, and, most of all, my gut and honed instinct. Our shared goal is to take your passion and hard work to the next level. And lastly, I pride myself on clear communication and making and sticking to a schedule.
“I love your editorial style—gentle critic, astute reader, and master teacher.”
The Word Is Out
“I loved working with Patrick! He was responsive, insightful and left no stone unturned. I hired Patrick to give my manuscript a final pass-through before I began querying agents and after applying his suggestions to my book, I sent it out and received my first agent offer of representation within a week. I am so grateful that my story has had the benefit of his experience and talent and I can't recommend him enough!”
— Val B.
“Sending your manuscript to Patrick Price is like sending it to a day spa. It will come out refreshed, reinvigorated, and the best possible version of itself. Five star service, humor included. I highly recommend it.”
— rebecca paddock
“I cannot recommend Patrick highly enough! I reached out to Patrick for my project because of his fantastic body of work and awesome reviews, and even with high expectations, I was blown away. Patrick was responsive, meticulously detail-oriented, thoughtful, and a blast to work with. His expertise in editing and the publishing world exuded in every conversation, and he was generous in sharing the information I needed to both be best set up for my current project and understand the choices he made in the editorial assessment so that I can leverage my learning for future projects.”
— lia garvin
“Patrick was inspiring to work with and I felt like he really understood and cared about the direction of my story (The Girl Who Wasn't Me: A Memoir by Persephone Grey). I hit a couple of the Amazon Best Sellers list within days of publishing. I was impressed by his ability to tap into my experience, provide the exact feedback needed, and to help me smooth out the rough edges. I can tell he put an incredible amount of work into the edits and my story feels cleaner and brighter.”
— mel may
“I don’t have the words to explain how wonderful Patrick is! He is a pleasure to work with, thorough, and talented. My manuscript was edited beautifully with thought and consideration to all aspects of writing, audience, etc. I enjoyed our chats immensely and found myself laughing and beyond comfortable. Patrick gave me the hope that I have the ability to publish my book. Can’t say it enough . . . definitely work with him and you will not be disappointed. Thank you for helping me make my dreams come true!”
—Molly Godfrey
“I can’t even begin to express how happy I am with the work Patrick has done with my book. I had a story, a message, a mixed bag of ideas, and he turned it into something I’m actually proud of. He’s quick, he knows what he is doing, his communication is open and honest, and he’s genuinely a nice guy. I would not think twice about using him for a future book or recommending him to anyone.”
— Britt Olizarowicz
“Patrick is so intuitive! His insight is absolutely amazing. I can honestly say that as high as my expectations were, he managed to exceed them!”
— Diane Black
“He was well worth the cost. By far, the most thorough editor I have had. He went above and beyond what was expected. I will be hiring him again.”
— Angelika Koch
“Patrick is the type of editor that everyone wants, but is difficult to find.”
— Shira Dillon
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