Leah Trouwborst

Leah Trouwborst is a Senior Editor at Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House, specializing in nonfiction books.13 She focuses on acquiring and editing works in categories such as behavioral science, business, economics, politics, investigative journalism, and memoir.1

Career Highlights

Trouwborst has had a successful career in the publishing industry:

• She currently works at Crown, Penguin Random House, where she has been since April 2022.1
• Previously, she held positions at Simon & Schuster and various imprints within Penguin Random House, including Portfolio.12
• She has edited several bestsellers, including Marie Forleo's "#1 New York Times bestseller "Everything Is Figureoutable," Ryder Carroll's "The Bullet Journal Method," and Julie Zhuo's "The Making of a Manager".12

Editorial Approach

Trouwborst describes her editorial process as:

• Zeroing in on timely, original ideas
• Amplifying these ideas by crafting logically sound and narratively compelling content
• Developing memorable vocabulary to fuel word-of-mouth marketing
• Helping design the book's exterior to create a cultural object1

Education

Trouwborst holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture, and the Arts from The King's College.1

Professional Presence

She maintains a professional online presence:

• LinkedIn profile: leah-trouwborst-138a83681
• Personal website: leahtrouwborst.com3
• Twitter handle: @leahminty4

Trouwborst's expertise and success in the publishing industry have made her a notable figure in nonfiction book editing, particularly in works that aim to provide insights and transformation for readers.