The best developmental editors for hire near Boulder

Hire the best developmental editors in Boulder, Colorado It’s important to give some consideration to the “big picture” in your manuscript. That’s why you need a developmental editor to check for larger issues. However, developmental issues are difficult to see for yourself. Is the plot sound, do the character motivations feel real? In nonfiction, have you addressed everything you wanted, and laid it out clearly? You’re so deep into the story when you finish the draft that it’s often difficult to step back and look at it with fresh eyes. Developmental editors are trained professionals who have spent years studying book structure. They can easily spot problems that may be elusive to your eyes. At Reedsy, we’ve gathered the best developmental editors in Boulder all in one place. Each of our professionals has been vetted to back sure they have the background and skills to provide the best service. Sign up to Reedsy and request quotes today, all for free.

17+ Best Developmental Editors for Hire near Boulder

Darcy

Boulder, Colorado, USA

Picturebook and children's literature expert with 8+ years of experience editing and reviewing books for Scholastic and HMH.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Editorial Manager
The Pratt Institute
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
School of Botanical Art and Illustration

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Jennifer

Boulder, CO, USA

Versatile editor with more than a decade of experience. Focused on making your writing the best it can be! Self-help. Anthologies. Memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Career Guides, Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Christopher

Boulder, CO, USA

Twenty-five years of experience as an editor (Lonely Planet, Crown Publishing Group, etc.) and writer.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Religion & Spirituality, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Adam

Asheville, United States

Nonfiction book editor with 17+ years of experience in digital and print publishing. Reader advocate and prose polisher.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Soomo Learning
Oxford University Press
HarperCollins Publishers

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Brittany

Rye, United States

Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
Book Passage Bookstore
Saint Mary's College of California
MARY: A Journal of New Writing
The Music Hall

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Nora

United States

Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.

Work experience:

Self-employed
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

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Tom

Boulder Junction, WI, USA

I work on academic and trade history, but I specialize in American history, regional history, and Indigenous histories of the United States

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

University of Vermont Press
Bloomsbury USA
University of Utah Press
Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Georgette

Carmel, IN, United States

I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Scholastic Reading Counts!

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Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

The History Press
Newgen KnowledgeWorks
Amnet

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Kate

Baltimore, United States

Former S&S editor w/20 years of experience editing NYT bestselling & award-winning authors such as Nova Ren Suma & Kekla Magoon.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Simon & Schuster Children's Books

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Katie

New Haven, United States

I'm a versatile, seasoned editor who can edit in a variety of genres, from outdoor adventure to family-friendly topics and nature to DIY.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Globe Pequot Press (FalconGuides)
Globe Pequot
Taunton Press

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Kathy

San Diego, United States

Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
Academic Press
Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
Converse Consultants West
Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
Self-employed

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Angela

Los Angeles, United States

Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Alyson Books
Self-employed
New York Book Editors

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Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
Open Books: A Poem Emporium
Killer Visual Strategies
Various magazines
The Kentucky Standard
Sarabande Books
Entre Ríos Books

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Stephanie

Schwenksville, PA, United States

Editor, proofreader, reader. Wrangler of run-away trains of thought and foxhound puppies.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Temple University Press
Penn State Press
ASTM International
Self-employed

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Lisa

New York, NY, United States

Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

PublicAffairs
Self-employed
Carol Publishing Group
Viking Penguin
Random House
University of Texas
The Writers Studio

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Erik

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

Red Sofa Literary Agency
Self-employed
The Overlook Press
Oxford University Press
Headwater Literary Management

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