Heidi Pitlor

Heidi Pitlor is a distinguished editorial professional with extensive experience in literary publishing. Currently serving as the Director of Heidi Pitlor Editorial LLC, which specializes in editing and author coaching, Pitlor also holds the role of Editorial Director at Plympton Inc., overseeing innovative literary projects. As Series Editor for The Best American Short Stories at HarperCollins Publishers, Pitlor collaborates with notable guest editors to curate the top short stories each year. Previous roles include Editorial Consultant at Verto Literary Group, Faculty Mentor in the Mile-High Low Residency MFA Program at Regis University, and various editorial positions at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Pitlor's expertise encompasses both fiction and nonfiction, making significant contributions to the literary community.