Daniel Myers

Daniel Myers – Editor

I am a freelance developmental editor and manuscript assessor with more than 25 years experience in fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Overview

Let me help you make your manuscript the best it can be. I have over 25 years of experience as a developmental editor, manuscript assessor, mentor, creative writing teacher and author. Aside from my experience as an editor, I have published two novels, plus numerous essays, articles, and short stories. I've also worked as a literary agent, ghostwriter, and publisher, so I know the business. Many of my clients have gone on to publication, some are award-winning bestsellers.

When we work together, we work as a team to make your work shine. My feedback is always straightforward and honest, but never mean! It will always be specific to your manuscript and will offer suggestions and guidance on how to bring out the best in your writing. If your stuck or your manuscript needs more extensive work, we can brainstorm ideas and fix whatever needs fixing.

I work in most genre of fiction and narrative nonfiction, and have been most successful in crime fiction, thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy, historical fiction and general adult fiction.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction
Languages
English (AUS) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 1998 — Present
Freelance developmental editor and manuscript assessor. I have been working with new/emerging writers and bestselling authors (many from the beginning of their careers) for over 25 years.

AE Link Publications, Inc

Aug, 2005 — Jun, 2016 (almost 11 years)
Co-founder of AE Link Publications, publishers of Aviation-English training material (printed, digital and audio) for pilots and air traffic controllers.

Wordlink, Inc

Jun, 2000 — Oct, 2018 (over 18 years)
Founder of Wordlink Literary Agency. For more than 20 years, Wordlink has sought out new talent and got them in print.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
The Stakes

Sanders, Ben

Developmental Editing
Marshall'S Law

Ben Sanders

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Book Coaching
The Second Favorite Son

Myers, Daniel

Daniel Myers

The Last Light of Edgewood

Boswell, Luke

K&L Publishing

Developmental Editing
Tales From The Red Planet Part 1

Cleveland, Chris

Oblate Spheroid Books

Developmental Editing
Sergeant Kelly's Elephant

Carson, Terry

Alibi Press

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Night Vision

West, Ella

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Book Coaching
The Secret Vindaloo: A Novel

Butler, Keith St Clair

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing

Daniel has 9 reviews

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Mike R.

Mike R.

Dec, 2025

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Dan did a wonderful job with my manuscript of 100,000 words. In only one month he provided me with an excellent manuscript assessment conveniently broken down under a number of headings that all made sense and were peppered with examples from my own work and elsewhere. He pointed out the areas of...
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Jonathan K.

Jonathan K.

Sep, 2025

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Daniel exceeded my expectations in every way. His editing work was thorough and professional, significantly improving the quality of my project. What impressed me most was his responsiveness - he was willing to go back and forth multiple times to ensure everything was exactly right. Daniel's atte...
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Gordon W.

Gordon W.

Jun, 2025

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When I contacted Dan, he replied with a clear and detailed description of his services and terms for our contract. After reading two chapters of my debut sci-fi novel, he made a special effort to get me into his queue. Once he received my manuscript, he returned it 14 days later with a 21-page le...
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Graham A.

Graham A.

Oct, 2025

Daniel provided excellent feedback. He was truly insightful and understood exactly what I was attempting to do. He explained why he made the suggestions and provided help way beyond the task at hand. I fully appreciated his wonderful sense of humour. Thankyou so very much.
Kalman S.

Kalman S.

Oct, 2025

Dan was a wonderful editor to work. He dove into the book, had a clear understanding of the story and characters, and made diplomatic suggestions for both. At the end of the process, the work was greatly improved, I highly recommend Dan as an editor.

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