The best developmental editors for hire near Seattle

Wayt

Seattle, United States

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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

Lynn

Seattle, WA, USA

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Certified Story Coach/Developmental Editor with 12 years experience, specializing in action/adventure, lit & historical fiction, and memoir.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Travel, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Hannah

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

JODI

Seattle, WA, USA

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Former acquisitions editor specializing in book club fiction, historical fiction, romance, mysteries, and thrillers.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Lake Union Publishing
• Chronicle Books

Ted

Seattle, WA, USA

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I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk

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

Erin

Seattle, WA, USA

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Devoted, thoughtful editor specializing in literary & experimental fiction, cookbooks, and narrative nonfiction about nature.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Nature, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• GoodTherapy.org
• YES! magazine

Tori

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

David

Seattle, WA, USA

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Developmental editor of more than 300 novels since 2012, including best-selling mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Skye

Seattle, WA, USA

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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)

Corbin

Seattle, WA, USA

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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, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Detour Ahead
• University of Washington School of Law
• Verve

Lindsay

Seattle, WA, USA

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Former Big Five Editor of Thrillers, Self-Help, Book Club Fiction, and Memoirs who specializes in helping authors get a literary agent.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster, Inc. - Atria Books & 37 INK
• Writers House Literary Agency
• Sourcebooks, Inc.
• Hugo House

Vanessa

Seattle, WA, USA

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15+ years as an enthusiastic editor, helping authors polish prose, sharpen storytelling, and prepare manuscripts for successful publication.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Military Science Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Indie Owl Press
• SAGA Egmont
• The Louisville Review
• Dzanc Books
• Self-employed

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

Elizabeth

Seattle, WA, USA

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Expert developmental editor/book coach/proposal writer with over 20 years' experience. Fun to work with, always delivers on time.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Brittany

Rye, United States

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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

Steven

Vermont, United States

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Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.

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

Work experience:

• Miami University, Oxford, OH
• Colby College, Waterville,ME
• Self-employed