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

Shelley, T.C.

Bloomsbury Children's Books

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A Splash of Moonshine: An Epic Chase Across Devon

Travis, John

Stanford Publishing Limited

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Alabaster Snowball and the Naughty List

Gavin Brock

Troubador Publishing Ltd

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Who Am I?: Vulnerability = Powerability

Nicholas Moore

Bansi Publishing LLC

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Made with Reedsy
Twisted Space

Nickerson, Erik

Pencil Spaceship Press

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Just Holden On

Parr, Ashley

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
A Bit Too Much: 01x

Clack, Johnny

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Golden Castle

Lauka, David Tanner

David Tanner Lauka

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Capturing the Ghost

Lauka, David Tanner

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Made with Reedsy
Ebb of Three: Blood Brute - Book 3

Reuel, Dixon

ThunderLoft Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
BORE DA A NOS DA: Good Morning & Good Night

Smith, Mrs Emma

Independently published

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Darker Side of Love

J. Shannell Evans

PageTurner Press and Media

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

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Mischievous Mimi (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
THE RUSSIAN PRINCESS (THE CATS OF DRAGON HILL)

Holland, Sue

Independently published

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Code Silence: Surviving Casa by the Sea

Burton, Allie

BookBaby

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy At Any Size

Mayefske, Michelle

Michelle Mayefske

Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Amber has 136 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

Pinned
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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Carolina S.

Carolina S.

Jun, 2024

I found Amber very professional and very thorough in her work. She went through my work with a fine tooth comb and gave me very helpful and constructive comments throughout, to make my work more engaging, comprehensive and concise to the reader. I would definitely recommend her.
Tess A.

Tess A.

May, 2024

Amber did an excellent job on developmental editing. Her comments were thoughtful and thorough. She was frank and tough, and I am certain that I will have a much stronger manuscript because of her work,

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