Dan Edelman

Dan Edelman – Editor

30+ years' experience. I focus on developmental editing, ms assessment, and line editing in all fiction genres.

Overview

I have been editing professionally for over 30 years and writing for 40. I have edited and written everything: novels, novellas, and short stories; marketing and social media content; educational content; website/blog content; and academic journal abstracts.

I am most interested in fiction developmental editing, as I have a strong grasp of the technical requirements for fiction writing. As part of that service I provide all levels of edit. I also offer editorial assessments for fiction. I love working in the SF/fantasy, horror, and thriller genres, but I work on a lot of paranormal and other romance too.

I am meticulous and frank and am committed to building long-term creative relationships centered on trust and support for the author's vision. Love working with new fiction writers.

Services
Fiction
Dystopian Epic Fantasy Military Science Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Space Opera Thriller & Suspense Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting Course Sequence Award, UCSD Extension, 1994

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2017 — Present
Provide developmental editing. Services include heavy developmental feedback, all levels of editing (proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and rewriting), editorial assessment, and brainstorming.

The Brand X Method

Jan, 2011 — Feb, 2020 (about 9 years)
Edited all written content including emails, web copy, marketing copy, blog posts, educational course copy, and social media copy. Wrote educational copy, blog posts, social media posts, marketing copy, website copy, and online journal articles.

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts

Jun, 1996 — Jun, 2006 (about 10 years)
Supervised the production of six online databases of academic journal article abstracts. Managed a team of six editors and up to twenty freelance abstractors.

Portfolio

Editorial Assessment
The Last Shadow Knight (Shadow Knights Book 1)

Webb, Michael

Whatup Publishing LLC

Developmental Editing
Rise of the Shadow (Shadow Knights Book 2)

Webb, Michael

Whatup Publishing LLC

Developmental Editing
Shadow of Destiny (Shadow Knights Book 3)

Webb, Michael

Whatup Publishing LLC

Developmental Editing
Shadow of Betrayal (Shadow Knights Book 4)

Webb, Michael

Whatup Publishing LLC

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Editorial Assessment
The Fallen Ship 2

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
The Test Pilot's Wife

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
Heroes and Zombies: Escape to Black Canyon

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
Junket: Untamed Alien Worlds

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
ChronoBot Chronicles (USS Hamilton)

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
The Fallen Ship: Rise of the Gia Rebellion

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
Starship Oblivion: Sanctuary Outpost (USS Hamilton Book 5)

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
USS Adams: No Escape (USS Hamilton Book 6)

McGinnis, Mark Wayne

Avenstar Productions

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Worth His Salt

Hamilton, Dr. Joel Anthony

Independently published

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Black Brilliance

Hamilton, Dr. Joel Anthony

Copy Editing
The Conduit

Macko, Phillip

Developmental Editing

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Jamiel J.

Jamiel J.

Dec, 2025

Dan did such a wonderful job. He was very responsive. Dan also went above and beyond by editing my manuscript, pointing out certain things that were incorrect, even though he didn’t have to mention them per our agreement. I thought his price point was fair, and I think his overall understanding o...
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Dan E.
Jamiel is a talented writer, and his manuscript was a joy to work on because the story was so compelling. I would love to work with Jamiel again.

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