Dark Fantasy Developmental Editing Services

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Sean

Sean

Denton, TX, United States

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


Work experience:

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

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

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, Romance

Rebecca

Rebecca

New York, NY, USA

Former Penguin editor of Fantasy, SF, and Horror who worked with Guy Gavriel Kay, Christina Henry, Ilona Andrews, Pirateaba, and others.


Work experience:

  • Ace/Roc/Berkley at Penguin Random House
  • Science Fiction Book Club
  • Peter V. Brett
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Time Travel

Julie

Julie

NY, USA

Thirteen years of experience as a developmental editor. Helped shape the most recent works of bestseller Tamora Pierce. Scifi/Fantasy/YA!


Work experience:

  • Tamora Pierce LLC
  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Random House Children's Books

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult

Chersti

Chersti

Provo, United States

17yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Tricia Levenseller. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Cedar Fort
  • Leading Edge

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera

Ann Howard

Ann Howard

Knoxville, TN, USA

Traditional-publication-focused editor with 17 yrs of experience specializing in fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and historical fiction.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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

Emily

Emily

Boston, MA, USA

Editor specializing in romance, fantasy, and YA, with experience editing NYT bestsellers. Author with Simon and Schuster + HarperCollins.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Simon & Schuster
  • Orlans PC

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance

Mary

Mary

Dennis, MS, USA

Freelance editor with ten years of experience. My goal is to improve the lives of everyone around me using the magic of the written word.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Red Bay News

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's

Shannon

Shannon

Seattle, WA, USA

Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Various

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy

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