The best developmental editors for hire near Denver

Elizabeth

Denver, CO, USA

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Literary Agent and Freelance Editor with over a decade of experience in traditional publishing, specializing in manuscript development.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Maria Carvainis Agency
• Self-employed

Jen

Denver, CO, USA

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Experienced educator-turned-editor with expertise in developmental and copy editing. Well-versed in traditional and independent publishing.

Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Times 10 Publications
• Self-employed

Ray

Northampton, United States

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Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Winning Edits
• Rocket Code
• Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
• Smart Passive Income
• Buy Box Experts
• The Storied Future

Philip

Denver, CO, USA

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The How-To Guru. If your book teaches readers how to do something, I can help — with editing, rewriting, images, and technical review.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Agriculture.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ultimate Electronics
• Creative Publishing International
• ehow.com

Bess

Denver, CO, USA

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I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
• Orison Books
• American Animal Hospital Association
• Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
• Fairchild Fashion Media

Kate

Cleveland, OH, United States

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Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Solution Tree
• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Solution Tree Press

Stephanie

Bedford, United States

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Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Keep Learning
• National Center for Science Education
• BiteScis

Anne

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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I'm a former LGBTQ+ Editor in Chief with a film background and years of success nurturing star writers and beginners. Let's tell your story!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• The Advocate
• Senior Arts & Entertainment Editor
• Well Again
• self
• Self-employed

Holly

Springfield, United States

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Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing, Ltd
• Self-employed
• Mundania Press
• Lyrical Press

Jenn

Leawood, KS, United States

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I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

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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

Karli

Clarksville, TN, United States

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Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Tracy

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
• Marketing Agency
• University of Baltimore
• SCBWI MD/DE/WV
• Self-employed

Marah

Washington, DC, United States

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Incisive editor and collaborative, results-oriented project manager of health, food, and lifestyle books

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
• Scribner

Matthew

New York, United States

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Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
• Self-employed

Arnie

Kihei, HI, United States

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I edit books on psychology, spirituality, social justice, and wellness. I've worked with Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy, and Jack Kornfield.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and New Age.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Koa Books
• Parallax Press
• Whole Earth Bookstore

Chersti

Provo, United States

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20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Cedar Fort
• Leading Edge