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Hire a Manuscript Editor in Atlanta

We've sourced the best manuscript editors in Atlanta who are ready to help you with all your developmental editing needs.

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Jennifer Y.

Jennifer Y.

Atlanta, GA, USA

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20 years' experience editing architecture and design books. I help authors make their books the best they can be.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Industrial Designers Society of America
  • The Greenway Group

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Architecture Non-Fiction Design History Humanities & Social Sciences Home & Garden Nature Art Travel Writing & Publishing

Penny M.

Penny M.

Atlanta, GA, USA

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I'm an agent at ACM and a part-time freelance editor experienced in breakout fiction across multiple genres and age groups. How can I help?

Work experience:

  • Aevitas Creative Management
  • Empire Literary
  • FinePrint Literary Management

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Middle Grade Children's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Science Fiction

Jamie E.

Jamie E.

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Detailed and approachable editor, specializing in YA and romance. Current MFA candidate and former in-house editor at The Knight Agency.

Work experience:

  • Jamie Evans Editorial
  • Forbes Travel Guide
  • The Knight Agency

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Young Adult Fiction Contemporary Romance Romance Time Travel Romance Historical Romance

Stephanie K.

Stephanie K.

Bedford, United States

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Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.

Work experience:

  • Keep Learning
  • National Center for Science Education
  • BiteScis

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Nature Non-Fiction Life Sciences Math & Science Children’s Non-Fiction

Joel B.

Joel B.

Oakland, CA, United States

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Ace dev editor; seasoned copy/line/proofer. 45+ titles for Amazon Pub and I'm genre friendly. Show me your book so we can talk about it

Work experience:

  • Amazon Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Mystery & Crime Fiction Fantasy Horror Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Sports & Outdoors Non-Fiction Biographies & Memoirs

Mary-Theresa H.

Mary-Theresa H.

New York, United States

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Award winning editor with 25+ years in traditional publishing. Specializing in genre fiction. Looking to help make good stories well told.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin

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

Genres: Romance Fiction Young Adult Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Urban Fantasy Paranormal Romance

Harrison D.

Harrison D.

Hyattsville, United States

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The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 70 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

Work experience:

  • Freelance Editorial Boutique
  • Really Good Editing
  • Bancroft Press

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Romance Young Adult Humor & Comedy Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Action & Adventure Horror Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Plays & Screenplays Short Story Middle Grade Children's Mystery & Crime Fantasy Science Fiction

Lindsay S.

Lindsay S.

New Jersey, United States

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I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.

Work experience:

  • Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
  • Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
  • Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
  • Candlewick Press
  • Borders Books and Music
  • Verily Magazine

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Young Adult Picture Books Children's Christian Fiction Women's Fiction Short Story Middle Grade Dystopian Science Fiction

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Where can I find a developmental editor for hire in Atlanta?

Right here on Reedsy. Chances are, if you’re from the Big Peach, you’ll have been inspired by its great stories like Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy and ZZ Packer’s Drinking Coffee Elsewhere. And how did such a city produce such acclaim in the literary arena? You bet it was a humble developmental editor for hire in Atlanta itself that saved the day!

But what is a developmental editor?

In a nutshell, a developmental editor is a professional who will help you zero in on the story that you’re actually trying to tell. Developmental editors will identify all of the weaknesses in the "big-picture" elements of your story (including the plot, characterization, structure, and theme) and work with you to fix all of them. All books who go through this important process come out leaner, sharper, and much better — which means that, for the next John Grisham's and Flannery O'Connor's out there, a strong developmental editor is a key to boosting you to bestseller status.

What should I look for in a developmental editor?

To become akin to Atlanta’s own Alan Ball (of American Beauty or Six Feet Under fame), you’ll need a developmental editor who is experienced in your genre (whether it be fiction, non-fiction, memoir, plays, screenplays, or the like) and is honest while remaining constructive. It’s a dance of trust between the writer and the editor here, as it is collaborative. Luckily, by signing up here at Reedsy, you’ll gain exclusive access to vetted developmental editors who have worked in renowned publishing houses and educational institutions across the East Coast. No need to hound your emeritus college professor by mail or that flaky friend from your old writing group! Start today.

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