Hire a Developmental Editor in Portland

Nevin M.

Portland, OR, United States

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My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Penguin Random House
• Government Technology magazine
• Nevin Mays Editorial
• Green Bean Books
• Portland State University

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Romance Fiction Young Adult Picture Books Children's Women's Fiction Middle Grade Fantasy Children’s Non-Fiction Non-Fiction

Susan D.

Portland, OR, USA

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Award-winning author, experienced editor, and book coach specializing in literary and speculative fiction.

Work experience:

• Indigo Editing, Design, and More
• Author Accelerator
• Susan DeFreitas, LLC

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy Urban Fantasy

Steve A.

Portland, OR, USA

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Published author, editor and translator offering 15+ years of proven expertise. We'll focus on making your story as compelling as possible.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Historical Fiction Fiction Historical Mysteries Mystery & Crime Espionage Thriller & Suspense Action & Adventure Contemporary Fiction Coming of Age Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Psychological Thriller

Vi L.

Portland, OR, USA

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There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to editing, so I am here to develop a unique strategy that makes your book stand out.

Work experience:

• V.
• Ooligan Press
• Portland Review Literary Journal
• Simon & Schuster UK
• Transatlantic Literary Agency

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction Fiction Women's Fiction Young Adult Education & Reference Non-Fiction Self-Help & Self-Improvement Biographies & Memoirs Anthologies LGBTQ Non-Fiction

Candace J.

Portland, OR, USA

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My background in traditional publishing led me to specialize in nonfiction self-help/self-improvement /mind-body-spirit books and proposals.

Work experience:

• Change It Up Editing and Writing Services
• Health Communications, Inc., publisher of the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Health & Wellbeing Non-Fiction Psychology Humanities & Social Sciences Self-Help & Self-Improvement Inspirational New Age Parenting & Families

Lisbeth R.

Portland, OR, USA

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Academic writing at Oxford University Press; literary fiction and poetry for arts nonprofit Pen + Brush

Work experience:

• Oxford University Press
• Pen + Brush
• Electric Literature

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Contemporary Fiction Fiction Music Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Art History Women's Fiction

Mark C.

Portland, OR, USA

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20+ years experience specializing in literary fiction, creative nonfiction & hybrid work.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Atelier26 Books
• Moss Literary Journal
• Tin House Literary Magazine
• Zoetrope All-Story
• Portland State University

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Classics Plays & Screenplays Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction History Humanities & Social Sciences Nature Writing & Publishing

Michael S.

Portland, ME, USA

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Me: soup-to-nuts editing, a ferocious line editor, and in it long term to help you find your voice, however faint it may sometimes seem.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Non-Fiction Technology Mystery & Crime Fiction Biographies & Memoirs Historical Fiction