Amber Hatch - Editor
I have five books published in 17 languages. I'm clearsighted, considerate and affordable. I love authentic voices and powerful tales.
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About me:
I have published five 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). 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.
How I work:
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 offer manuscript assessments, development editing and copyediting. I also 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.
Fiction - I have a particular interest in children's and literary.
Non-fiction - I specialise in wellbeing and memoir.
I have published five 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). 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.
How I work:
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 offer manuscript assessments, development editing and copyediting. I also 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.
Fiction - I have a particular interest in children's and literary.
Non-fiction - I specialise in wellbeing and memoir.
“Amber doesn’t pull any punches and lets you know what is working and what is not. If you want somebody who will tell you your work is ‘nice’, Amber is not for you. On the other hand, if you want someone who will make your work publishable, Amber will help you get there. She’s brilliant and knows what works.” (This author went on to strike a four-book deal with Bloomsbury.)
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (SA)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Health & Wellbeing
Parenting & Families
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Short Story
Young Adult
Certifications
- MA Creative Writing Bath Spa (distinction)
- BA English Literature (First class)
- CELTA (Teaching English Language)
Work experience
Writing Skills Tutor
Oxford University
April, 2016
–
July, 2018
(about 2 years)
I tutor academic writing skills to English Literature students at Oxford University.
Author
Penguin Random House; Little, Brown; Watkins Publishing
January, 2014
–
Present
(about 9 years)
I have published five 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).
Freelance Editor and Literary Consultant
Self-employed
August, 2009
–
Present
(over 13 years)
I have worked as a freelance editor offering manuscript assessments, copy editing and ghost writing over ten years, including copy editing for Watkins Publishing.
Creative Writing Leader
Oxfordshire Mind, the Mental Health charity
February, 2018
–
September, 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.
Portfolio (26 selected works)
Mindfulness for Parents
Amber Hatch
Written in a friendly and accessible style, Amber Hatch, author of Nappy Free Baby and Colouring for Contemplation, includes tons of practical information alongside anecdotes, tips and insights that will help any parent, whether they are new to mindfulness or well-practised, to achieve a calmer, more relaxed family life. Topics covered include: establishing and maintaining a meditation practic... read more
Nappy Free Baby
Amber Hatch
This unique book shows parents how to break free from nappies and tricky toilet training. By recognising and responding to their baby's natural reflexes, parents can help them to stay clean and dry from birth, while reducing the cost to the family budget and the environment. Baby-led potty training can help to: - avoid nappy rash- prevent constipation- calm fussy babies- reduce landfill- save ... read more
The Art of Silence
Amber Hatch
Discover the art of silence In our day-to-day lives, most of us are absolutely bombarded by sound and visual stimuli. We lurch from one activity to the next feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Messages from media, advertising and popular culture tell us that having more will help us find happiness, yet instead we feel overloaded and burnt out. The Art of Silence offers us an antidote.It explores... read more
Colouring for Contemplation contains beautiful, meaningful themed artwork alongside accompanying quotations from some of the most inspirational thinkers around the world, providing an inner and outer colouring journey.Pick up your pens and pencils and begin your journey … This beautiful colouring book has been created to help you to be mindful - to slow down and breathe and to give you the ins... read more
More Coloring For Contemplation
Amber Hatch
The follow-on title from the team that brought you the hugely successful Coloring for Contemplation.The follow-on title to the hugely successful Coloring for Contemplation, More Coloring for Contemplation is divided into 4 sections; love, compassion, joy and equanimity. Each section contains beautiful, meaningful themed artwork alongside an accompanying quotation from some of the most inspirat... read more
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 balance and self-confidence.This is a new edition of the classic guide to teaching meditation to children – one of the first and still one of the best in terms of clarity, practicality and usability. Avoidin... read more
The Monster Who Wasn't
T C Shelley
A brilliantly rich and strange fantasy adventure that will make us all believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between.It is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters come into being …This is the story of a creature who is both strange and unique. When he hatches down in the vast underground lair where mons... read more
Twisted Space
Erik Nickerson
It seems like a simple game of Laser Tag, except that Milo is the smallest in seventh grade. And he must avoid his nemesis, Carla Correga and her bullying friends, of course. And to complicate matters, his good friend Serge, blind since birth, has insisted on playing. Milo crafts an elaborate plan to help his friend survive. But when the lights go out and the game begins, everything goes wrong... read more
“How do I really open my soul to knowledge and truth?” This is a question not often confronted and certainly with difficulty expressed and elaborated in our world today. This is because the path towards truth is fraught with illusions, delusions, confusion, and uncertainty. And yet, this query is the most central and crucial question there is--the most penetrating, pertinent, and essential que... read more
Just Holden On
Ashley Parr
Ever feel like someone forgot to give you the important or embarrassing details about what happens during pregnancy and delivery? Or maybe they forgot to mention the fact that having multiple children is not always sunshine and unicorns? This mom of four under five brings to light the funny, relatable and sometimes shocking things that happen in real life once you have kids. She lends advice a... read more
A Bit Too Much: 01x
Johnny Clack
“I hated looking for work. I hated circling the classifieds, I hated the web searches, I hated the web job sites, I hated the phony resumes, I hated the phony interviews. What do you think your greatest strength is? I got to the highest level of Wolfenstein II The New Colossus. How do you think that would help you in this job? Hand-eye coordination. High moral character - I killed a lot of bad... read more
Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas: Slow Down, Save Money & Enjoy a More Intentional Holiday
Nordmann, Meg, Barahona Ph.D., Denaye
Babies Build Toddlers
Bissonnette, Mariana
HE'S BACK
Holland, Sue, Moon, Coral
Capturing the Ghost
Lauka, David Tanner
Fall of Two: Blood Brute - Book 2
Reuel, Dixon
IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Depression: Why I tried It, What It's Like, and If It Worked
Ligons, Frank M., Hatch, Amber, Lamb, Sarah, Travis, Kaitlin, Besaw, Kathryn, Macler, Henry
BORE DA A NOS DA: Good Morning & Good Night
Smith, Mrs Emma, Edwards, Mrs Hilda Edna
Mindful Music Moments: Nursery Rhymes, Dances & Crafts to Do Together
Tompkins, Abi, Goddard, Victoria
The Darker Side of Love
Evans, J Shannell
Mischievous Mimi (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)
Holland, Sue, Moon, Coral
THE RUSSIAN PRINCESS (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)
Holland, Sue, Moon, Coral
Amber has 119 reviews
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Amber is very professional and adheres fro timelines and obligations. She gave exceptional feedback.
Michael Hutton-Woodland, March 2023
Amber is freaking amazing! I couldn't recommend her enough. I love her feedback and it is spot on. She is realistic with her timetables for when she will get stuff back to you. I feel like I made the perfect choice for me and my manuscript. Hire her!!!
Suzanne Matthews, March 2023
Amber was so easy to work with, she keep in contact throughout and provided thoughtful and helpful advice, I would thoroughly recommend her.
James Cameron, March 2023
Amber was amazing to work with! She helped me so much through the editing process. She was so Sweet and patient with all of my questions. Her work on my book is amazing. I’m so grateful I found her to help me get my book ready to publish. I can’t thank her enough for all the feedback and help she gave me. Definitely have her help you with your project you won’t regret it!
Allie Burton, February 2023
Amber aims to make your manuscript shine and stand out from the crowd.
Her expert suggestions are based on prose canons and allow writers to make their own choices.
Thank you, Amber.
Djenane Nakhle, November 2022
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