The Pub Pros

The Pub Pros was launched by Beth Blachman, Maria Gagliano, Celia Blue Johnson, and Nikki Van Noy, a dynamic team of editors with thirty+ years of experience working at big 5 houses, including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Hachette. These editors are also the force behind SLICE Literary, a New York–based literary nonprofit. SLICE serves as a hub in the publishing community, bringing together top agents, editors, and writers with the goal of nurturing emerging voices. After years of working behind the scenes at big 5 houses, we launched the Pub Pros, a book services firm dedicated to connecting writers with elite professionals from the most prestigious avenues of publishing. This firm leverages our deep industry network and behind-the-scenes knowledge of the publishing world. WE HAVE A ROSTER OF 150+ ELITE PROS. WE’LL FIND THE BEST MATCH FOR YOUR PROJECT. Pick a row in the bookstore, and you’ll find something our Pros helped produce, whether it’s a New York Times bestselling business book, a literary gem, a noteworthy memoir, or a commercial novel that everyone is talking about. As Pub Pros, we understand what editors are looking for when they decide to acquire a book proposal because we have acquired books ourselves. We know what is discussed in editorial meetings because we have sat around the editorial table. We know how to deliver a manuscript that will thrill your editor because we have been thrilled (and disappointed) ourselves. We’ve ghostwritten bestselling and award-winning books, working hand in hand with creatives to make their visions a reality. WE’RE GOING TO BRING THAT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO YOUR BOOK. Whether you aim to publish your book with a traditional publisher or on your own, the Pub Pros will ensure that your project pops, is polished and professional, and—most importantly—is something you will be proud of for years to come.