The best dark fantasy book developmental editing services

Sean

Denton, TX, United States

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Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
• Andrea Hurst and Associates
• Self-employed
• Relay Publishing, LLC
• The Editorial Department

Ann Howard

Knoxville, TN, USA

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Award-winning editor (17 years). Dev. Edits & Critiques for Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Hist. Fiction. Expert in trad publishing in today's market.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• self-employed

Kristy

Lehi, UT, USA

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Experienced, versatile fantasy editor who has worked with authors like Brandon Sanderson, Charlie N. Holmberg, and Brian McClellan.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Leading Edge Magazine
• General Dynamics Information Technology
• The Folklore Historian
• Brigham Young University
• Weber State Univeristy
• Self-employed
• Pegasus
• Dragonsteel Entertainment

Courtney

Reno, NV, USA

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Experienced science fiction and fantasy editor in love with the art and science of editing. I'll help you tell your story, your way.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Gaming & LitRPG.

Work experience:

• Mandala Publishing / Earth Aware Editions / Insight Editions
• Self-employed

Shannon

Asheville, NC, USA

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Speculative fiction editor with 19 years of experience helping writers polish and revise their manuscript to its fullest potential.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• several companies

Jasmine

Beaverton, OR, USA

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As a fantasy author with a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, Jasmine knows the editorial process from every angle.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ooligan Press
• Altonimbus Entertainment (dba Kumoricon)

Jason

Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

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NYTimes Bestselling Editor with 15+ years experience. Worked with George R.R. Martin, Kristin Hannah, Scott Lynch, Diana Gabaldon!

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Mary

Old Tappan, NJ, USA

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Developmental editor in spaces where fantasy and romance overlap: paranormal romance, fairytale retellings, historical fantasy

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Dark Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Epic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Peter

Valley Center, CA, USA

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Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• EA Books Publishing

Sarah

Rochester, NY, USA

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Editing sci-fi and fantasy since 2012. Previous work includes Marvel Untold and School of X titles. A sucker for folklore and mythology.

Genres: Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Space Opera, Military Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Gaming & LitRPG.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Parasite Publications
• Pikko's House
• The Wild Rose Press
• Penguin Young Readers
• Podium Publishing
• Relay Publishing
• Mango Media Publishing
• SUNY Brockport

Holly

Cincinnati, OH, USA

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Meticulous editor and passionate bookworm with nine years of in-house and freelance experience. Specializing in thriller and romance.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Dark Romance, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scribendi.com
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Jennifer

Cape Coral, FL, USA

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I'm an editor and writing coach specializing in Suspense/Thrillers, Crime, Horror, Paranormals, SFF, Women's Fiction, Romance, and Memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mashups, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Horror.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Duquesne University Writing Center
• Duquesne University
• Clemson University

Karen

New York, NY, USA

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Former agent/editor with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Reader of genre fiction. Dedicated to improving your manuscript.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and New Adult.

Work experience:

• JABberwocky Literary Agency Inc.
• Delacorte/Macmillan/Picador/Workman

David

Richmond, VA, USA

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Editor of 500+ books (SF/F and thriller/mystery), for bestsellers including Hugh Howey (Silo), AG Riddle, Anne Frasier, Nick Cole & more.

Genres: Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• WarGate Books

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

Jeff

Montpelier, VT 05602, USA

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Editor for New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, specializing in sci-fi and fantasy.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera, LGBTQ Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Technothriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Harlequin/Carina Press
• Relay Publishing

Claire

Kansas City, MO, USA

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17+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wordfire Press
• The Wild Rose Press
• Entangled Publishing