Dakota Reed – Editor

As head of the children's book department at Atmosphere Press, I've spent almost six years editing, proofreading, and designing dozens of books published and distributed by Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, and Amazon. My clientele also includes writers of poetry, memoir, and fiction.

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in poetry from the College of Charleston, where I was a Woodfin Fellow. I received my Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Georgia. My work has been published in the North American Review, Ghost City Review, Hayden's Ferry Review, The Shore, Blood Orange Review, NELLE, and No, Dear. It has received awards and accolades from The Poetry Society of South Carolina, the College of Charleston, and AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs).

I love helping writers edit and revise manuscripts to their most polished, refined version, while also ensuring the autonomy and voice of the author remain fully intact. I'm passionate not only about improving the manuscript at hand, but also helping people become better and more confident writers.

My services range from proofreading to copyediting to extensive developmental editing and assessment. I'm happy to operate on any level of involvement and guidance to best help you hone your book into a beautiful and publishable body of work.

Reach out if you're looking for an experienced editor to work with you!