Amber Hatch

Amber Hatch – Editor

I have six books in 17 languages. Edited 250+. I'm clearsighted, considerate and affordable. I love authentic voices and powerful tales.

Overview

I have published six books in wellbeing and parenting with major publishers and my work has been translated into 17 languages. I have titles published by Penguin Random House (2015), Watkins Publishing (2015, 2016, & 2017) and Little, Brown (2017) and Profile. Alongside my own writing and raising my children, I have worked as a freelance editor and manuscript assessor (fiction and non-fiction) for ten years including for Watkins Publishing. I have an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University (distinction). I have taught writing skills at Oxford University and Creative Writing for Wellbeing for mental health charity Mind.


It's my passion to help you communicate as strongly as you can. I can help you recognise the strengths and weaknesses in your work and guide you to fix problems. Whether you are self-publishing or going down the traditional publishing route, I can help you shape up your manuscript so that you tell your story with authenticity and power. I enjoy working with authors over a longer time frame and can offer a mentoring package. I am also available as a ghostwriter. My fees are fair and affordable, and I can offer a fast turnaround if time is short.

Services
Fiction
Middle Grade
Non-Fiction
Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • 2nd Place Yoto Inaugural Makers Competition 2023
Certifications
  • MA Creative Writing Bath Spa (distinction)
  • BA English Literature (First class)
  • CELTA (Teaching English Language)

Work experience

Penguin Random House; Little, Brown; Watkins Publishing

Jan, 2014 — Present

I have published six books in wellbeing and parenting with major publishers and my work has been translated into 17 languages. I have titles published by Penguin Random House (2015), Watkins Publishing (2015, 2016, & 2017) and Little, Brown (2017 & 2020) Profile books (2024). I have 3 children's titles forthcoming with Yoto Audio.

Amber Hatch

Aug, 2009 — Present

I have worked as a freelance editor offering manuscript assessments, copy editing and ghost writing over ten years, including copy editing for Watkins Publishing and Profile Books, and via my literary agent. I am a "Top 200" Reedsy editor, working on 250+ books.

Oxfordshire Mind, the Mental Health charity

Feb, 2018 — Sep, 2020 (over 2 years)

I devised and delivered a course in Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Oxfordshire Mind to help those struggling with mental health problems.

Oxford University

Apr, 2016 — Jul, 2018 (about 2 years)

I tutored academic writing skills to English Literature students at Oxford University.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
This is the classic guide to teaching children of different ages how to meditate, helping them deal with anxiety, shyness and depression, and improving concentration, creativity, emotional bal... read more
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Ghana (Our World, My Roots)

Makanda, Anna

Our World My Roots

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Jamaica (Our World, My Roots)

Makanda, Anna

Our World My Roots

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Nigeria (Our World, My Roots)

Makanda, Anna

Our World My Roots

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Zimbabwe (Our World, My Roots)

Makanda, Anna

Our World My Roots

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The Monster Who Wasn't (Monster Who Wasnt Trilogy 1)

Shelley, T.C.

Bloomsbury Children's Books

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Alabaster Snowball and the Naughty List

Gavin Brock

Troubador Publishing Ltd

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Who Am I?: Vulnerability = Powerability

Nicholas Moore

Bansi Publishing LLC

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Twisted Space

Nickerson, Erik

Pencil Spaceship Press

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Just Holden On

Parr, Ashley

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A Bit Too Much: 01x

Clack, Johnny

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The Golden Castle

Lauka, David Tanner

David Tanner Lauka

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Capturing the Ghost

Lauka, David Tanner

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Ebb of Three: Blood Brute - Book 3

Reuel, Dixon

ThunderLoft Press

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BORE DA A NOS DA: Good Morning & Good Night

Smith, Mrs Emma

Independently published

Copy Editing
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The Darker Side of Love

J. Shannell Evans

PageTurner Press and Media

Copy Editing
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HE'S BACK (The Cats of Dragon Hill)

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
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Mischievous Mimi (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
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THE RUSSIAN PRINCESS (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
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Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy At Any Size

Mayefske, Michelle

Michelle Mayefske

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Amber has 138 reviews

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Akilah T.

Akilah T.

Apr, 2023

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Amber is honest. I appreciated her professionalism and honesty when she felt there was a need to shift the type of services requested. She provided thorough and timely feedback that supported the overall progression of the manuscript. I would definitely recommend her and hope to work with her again.
YJ T.

YJ T.

Aug, 2022

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As usual, Amber's feedback is laser-sharp, thorough, and thoroughly helpful. She seems to be able to get right into the centre of the subject matter and look around as though she were your target audience. From there she collects the most valuable tidbits of experience and lays it out for you in the form of clear and concise, actionable feedback. Amber is absolutely brilliant.
Gerry P.

Gerry P.

Jul, 2022

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Amber is a real delight to work with. She literally transformed my book. When I sent my book to her, I thought it pretty much finished - I had gone through 32 re-writes already. But I knew I needed a professional. So I only asked for a “copy-edit”. Luckily I did ask her to address any developmental issues she found (thinking there could’nt possibly be any!). What I got back was a deeply thought...
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Andy K.

Andy K.

Oct, 2024

Amber is a pleasure to collaborate with. When I initially contacted multiple editors and shared my work sample, she stood out by providing thoughtful comments on the sample itself—something few others did. Her feedback was spot-on, and she clearly outlined her scope of work and pricing structure, which gave me the confidence to move forward. As a fledgling middle-grade fiction author, I felt A...
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Andrew S.

Andrew S.

Sep, 2024

I've now worked with Amber on two projects and I highly recommend her as an editor. Her notes are always insightful and helpful. She very obviously takes great pride in her work helping authors make their story the best it can be. She responded always in a timely manner and completed her work well within the timeline we had agreed on. She did a great job on both projects!

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