Hi! I’m Larissa, a freelance book editor and literary agent.
So you’ve written a book—or maybe you have an idea for a book! What next?
After years of working in book publishing, I am passionate about partnering with traditionally published and self-published authors to strengthen and shape their manuscripts, bring their editorial vision to life, and share tools that help authors develop their writing skills. No matter whether you’re new to writing or a best-selling author, my goal is to help you feel proud and confident in your writing.
I am especially interested in supporting authors who have been historically excluded from publishing and doing my part to amplify diverse voices and experiences in all genres. Together, let’s get to work.
“Larissa Melo Pienkowski is one of the most brilliant and deservedly confident editors I've encountered—sensitive, discerning, collaborative, wildly creative, and always professional.”
— Jennifer Baumgardner, author and publisher at Dottir Press
“Receiving Larissa’s manuscript assessment was akin to being handed a beautiful gift at the end of a long, lonely path. Her assessment conveyed a sincere appreciation for what I had succeeded in getting onto the page; she grasped the layers of what I was trying to create. Rather than feeling daunted or overwhelmed by the assessment, her notes left me energized.”
— Sabrina Reeves, author of Wetlands
“Larissa is always at the top of my list when I need a freelancer I can trust to be thorough, thoughtful, clear, honest, and prompt. I especially value Larissa’s wide range of experience within the publishing industry, which makes her editorial feedback well-rounded and nuanced, and her enthusiastic, collaborative attitude towards any new challenge.”
— Lisa Rosinsky, senior editor at Barefoot Books