The best developmental editors for hire near Seattle

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

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, 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

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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

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

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

Philip

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

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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

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

Janice

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

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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

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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)

Alexander

Seattle, WA, USA

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Shannon

Seattle, WA, USA

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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