The best developmental editors for hire near Seattle

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

Phil Fox

Seattle, WA, USA

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Editor/writer for 30+ years in books, periodicals, and online, offering editorial services. Copyediting for clarity is my passion.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Technology, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

• Patheos
• Paraclete Press
• Spiritual Directors International (Presence Journal)
• Self-employed
• Busted Halo
• Housing Works
• Clickradio
• Computer Reseller News
• PC Magazine (Ziff-Davis Publishing)

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

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

G. Elizabeth

Seattle, WA, USA

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Author, Editor, Storytelling Coach. Making a difference one word at a time.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• G. Elizabeth Kretchmer

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

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

Nancy

Seattle, WA, USA

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Specializing in memoir, cookbooks, and female-led fiction, I am a developmental editor and coach of 25 years working with authors.

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

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

Ruth

Seattle, WA, USA

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Developmental editor specializing in children's picture books, board books, and activity books. Editor of a #1 New York Times Best Seller.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Macmillan Children's Books
• becker&mayer!
• Compendium, Inc

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

Anjali

Seattle, WA, USA

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Developmental editor for 20+ years, focus on commercial fiction. USA Today and #1 Kindle bestselling author of 15 books. I'd love to help!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Susan

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

Nora

United States

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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.

Beth

Maineville, United States

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Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Christopher

Gallatin, United States

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Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• B&H Academic
• Moody Publishers
• Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
• Self-employed

Fleetwood

Seattle, WA, USA

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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