Brit Hvide

Brit Hvide is an experienced publishing professional who currently serves as an Executive Editor at Orbit Books, a division of Hachette Book Group.12 She plays a significant role in the science fiction and fantasy publishing world, particularly in her leadership position at Orbit.

Professional Background

Brit Hvide's career in publishing has been focused on science fiction and fantasy literature. She has a background in Creative Writing and Physics from Northwestern University, which likely contributes to her expertise in editing speculative fiction.4 Prior to her current role, Hvide gained experience working at various literary agencies and publishers.4

Current Role and Responsibilities

As an Executive Editor at Orbit Books, Brit Hvide is involved in several key initiatives:

1. Orbit Works: Hvide is co-leading a new digital publishing imprint called Orbit Works, alongside Editor Stephanie Clark. This imprint focuses on publishing science fiction and fantasy in digital formats.16

2. Acquisitions: She plays a crucial role in acquiring new titles for Orbit. For example, Hvide acquired world rights for Hannah Whitten's projects RELIQUARY, HAWKHEART, and The Greening Court.5

3. Author Development: Working with both established and emerging authors in the science fiction and fantasy genres.

Online Presence

Brit Hvide maintains a professional presence on various social media platforms:

• LinkedIn: Her profile can be found under the username brit-hvide-a971a41b.2
• Twitter: She uses the handle @bhvide, where she describes herself as an "Executive editor with Orbit Books" and mentions that she mostly retweets.3

Hvide's role at Hachette Book Group, one of the leading book publishers, places her at the forefront of science fiction and fantasy publishing. Her work contributes to shaping the landscape of speculative fiction in the digital age, particularly with the launch of Orbit Works.