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Fleetwood
Seattle, WA, USA
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
Corbin
Seattle, WA, USA
20 years experience as a developmental editor and coach helping award winning writers share their story and expertise with the world.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Education & Reference, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Coming of Age, Fiction, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Detour Ahead
- University of Washington School of Law
- Verve
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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Wayt
Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
Tori
Seattle, WA, USA
Nonfiction developmental editor, helping improve structure, tone, and flow. Happy to provide publishing insight and guidance!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- The Fedd Agency
- Self-employed
Philip
Seattle, WA, USA
Former managing editor at Wizards of the Coast, working extensively 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
Ben
Seattle, WA, USA
Literary agent of bestselling and award-winning books such as the 2025 Printz Award-winner BROWNSTONE. Available for dev edits and coaching.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- JABberwocky Literary Agency
- L. Perkins Agency
- Amazon Books | KDP
- Amazon Books | Amazon Book Review
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Hannah
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm a developmental editor with 15+ years' experience in book publishing at PRH imprints focusing on memoir, narrative NF and LGBTQ+ fic.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Nature, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Sasquatch Books, Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Ballantine Books, Penguin Random House
- Elyse Cheney Literary
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
Nancy
Seattle, WA, USA
Specializing in memoir, cookbooks, and female-led fiction, I am an editor and coach with 20+ years of guiding authors to finish and finesse.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Compendium
- Becker & Mayer
- University of Washington Press
- Sasquatch Books
- Becker & Mayer / SmartLab Toys
Skye
Seattle, WA, USA
Copy editor for 20 years with SAGE and Wiley. I have a background in science, literature, art, and music. Nothing gets by me!
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Art, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- SAGE Publications (freelance)
Alexander
Seattle, WA, USA
An editor with eight years of experience who has worked on projects from Amazon Publishing, National Geographic, Disney, and more.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Editorial and publishing services company
- Allegory Ridge
- Kaiser Permanente
- Red City Review
- Becker & Mayer
- Expedia
- Dorrance Publishing
Teja
Seattle, WA, USA
A lifetime of reading, editing, and writing books—this work is my dream. It would be an honor to help you get your book ready for the world.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Plays & Screenplays, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Two Birds Editing
- Avalon Travel
- Alyson Books
- George magazine
- Jane magazine
- Spin magazine
Ray
Northampton, United States
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
Karli
Clarksville, TN, United States
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
Susan
Seattle, WA, USA
Developmental Editor of SFF novels for Wizards of the Coast for twelve years. Runs panels and workshops on the craft of writing.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wizards of the Coast
- Self-employed
Shannon
Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Various





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