Currently a New York-based writer, editor, and consultant, I have worked in publishing and production for more than 15 years. Having edited many books in-house, I know publishers’ expectations for delivering a completed manuscript as well as each step of bookmaking. My years in book packaging at becker&mayer!, where I developed and sold proposals to publishers, gave me unique insight into how best to shape an idea into a sellable finished product. My experience at the advertising and graphic design firm Office highlighted the significance of branding and positioning—as well as fine-tuning design and visual assets—to achieve the desired impact for a book’s final audience. 

In addition to working on more than 25 books, I’ve also run the test kitchen of the vegan meal-kit company The Purple Carrot, reporting to Mark Bittman. In 2017 and 2022, I judged the cookbook awards for the James Beard Foundation. I’ve also edited articles for Cook’s Country magazine at America’s Test Kitchen. For more information, check out my book list and my referrals. 

If you are an agent, publisher, editor, or author, please feel free to get in touch:
elinorhutton@gmail.com