The best dark fantasy book editing services

Lynsey

Missoula, United States

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(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Fordham University Press
• City College of New York
• Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
• WHACK! Magazine
• Penguin Group (USA)
• Self-employed
• Penguin Random House

Sean

Denton, TX, United States

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Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
• Andrea Hurst and Associates
• Self-employed
• Relay Publishing, LLC
• The Editorial Department

Alana Joli

New Haven, CT, USA

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Editor, proofreader, author, and game designer with 20+ years of experience in science fiction, fantasy, and children's nonfiction.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Anthologies, Epic Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Outland Entertainment
• Gale Cengage

Philip

Seattle, WA, USA

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Former managing editor at Wizards of the Coast, working for 30+ years in fantasy, SF, horror, thriller, literary, and narrative non-fiction.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Wizards of the Coast
• Self-employed

Fleetwood

Seattle, WA, USA

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Experienced developmental editor with expertise in science fiction and fantasy, working with publishers and independent authors.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.

Work experience:

• Waxman Leavell Literary Agency
• Self-employed
• Wizards of the Coast
• Random House Publishing Group

Leslie

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

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Passionate editor specializing in epic fantasy, self-help, and spirituality. Also a travel writer, NYT bestselling author, and CIEP member.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Leslie P.

Cindy

Orlando, FL, USA

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Editor/proofreader of twenty-five years; I've worked at Hearst and Penguin, specializing in memoirs, paranormal/fantasy, and cozy mysteries.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Bonnier Corp. / Firecrown Media
• Self-employed

Daniel

Santa Fe, NM, USA

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

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• AE Link Publications, Inc
• Wordlink, Inc

Jasmine

Beaverton, OR, USA

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As a fantasy author with a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, Jasmine knows the editorial process from every angle.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ooligan Press
• Altonimbus Entertainment (dba Kumoricon)

Laura

Hudson, OH, USA

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Fiction lover and copyeditor with seventeen years of experience working with major publishers and independent authors

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Random House
• Girl Friday Productions

Lisa

Wyandotte, MI, USA

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Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Kensington Publishing
• Pikko's House Editing Services
• Booktrope Publishing
• Pegasus Books (NY)
• Enchanted Ink Publishing
• Podium Entertainment
• Severn River Publishing

Shannon

Asheville, NC, USA

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Speculative fiction editor with 19 years of experience helping writers polish and revise their manuscript to its fullest potential.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• several companies

April

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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I keep your world’s names, species, eye colors, and timelines straight. Sci-fi and fantasy copy editor, 16+ years. (Three cats supervise.)

Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

• Scribe Media
• Self-employed
• Best Version Media

Rachel

Albuquerque, NM, USA

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Editor, proofreader, and writing coach specializing in speculative fiction, including horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Orbit/Redhook
• Sourcebooks
• Haymarket Books
• Dona Ana Community College

Christine

Hanover, NH, USA

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Academic, SFF, and RPG copyeditor and proofreader. I've edited works published by Cambridge and Harvard U. presses and Fantasy Flight Games.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Religion & Spirituality, Epic Fantasy, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Dartmouth College
• Self-employed

Steven

Tacoma, WA, USA

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Qualified teacher & editor, CIEP member Steven specializes in thriller & fantasy novels, & non-fiction work. A multiple bestselling author.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Condor Publishing

Anne-Marie

New York, NY, USA

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Copy editor specializing in romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Copy edited for Harlequin, HarperCollins, Carina Press, and Avon.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Holiday, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed