Erin Clyburn – Editor

I am a book industry professional with over 15 years' experience in copy editing, proofreading, and developmental editing.

As a literary agent for eight years, I represented middle grade, YA, and adult authors. I have acquired and edited client projects that have gone on to become award winners and international best sellers. While I represented a wide variety of genres, I gravitate toward the dark and strange: horror, thriller, mystery, magic realism, and grounded fantasy. I currently work as a freelance editor for clients in a variety of industries, including an independent literary horror publisher.

I love how collaborative the editorial process can be, and I enjoy working with clients from a big-picture, developmental level—pacing, characterization, worldbuilding, plot, etc.—down to the line-level, nitty-gritty details of grammar, syntax, and word choice. As I edit, I put as much effort into pointing out what is working well as I do what isn't—I know that your manuscript is your passion on the page. My goal is to elevate your voice and vision to help make your project the strongest it can be.

I particularly love working with debut authors and seeing their projects come to life, but I also have experience working with established authors. I work with authors pursuing both traditional and self-publishing routes at all stages of editing: developmental editing, editorial assessments, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

I look forward to hearing from you about your project and editorial needs! Finished with your draft but not sure yet which edit is the right fit for you? Reach out, and we can go from there!

A couple of notes:

I do not use AI to edit (or for any other purpose!). I'd prefer not to work on manuscripts or query materials developed with AI.

I am currently booking for December 2026 onward.