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Clay

Clay

Austin, TX, USA

I thrive on learning new things, writing and polishing manuscripts, and developing scientific illustrations.


Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • Thinkwell Corporation
  • Holt, Rinehart and Winston/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Chemistry, Nature, Writing & Publishing

Thea

Thea

Austin, TX, USA

Big 5 publishing house editor specializing in fiction, mystery/thriller, cookbooks, self help, design and lifestyle.


Work experience:

  • Hachette Book Group
  • SKLA

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

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense

Samantha M

Samantha M

Austin, TX, USA

I'm an award-winning author and editor, who has been writing and editing professionally for more than 20 years.


Work experience:

  • Yellow Bird Editors
  • Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury
  • Reed Business Information
  • Emap Petersen

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Romance, Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels

Dena

Dena

Austin, TX, USA

Compassionate and empathetic editor and writer who will help make your manuscript the best book it can be.


Work experience:

  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Self-employed

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

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Sociology, Coming of Age, Education & Reference, Anthologies

P. J.

P. J.

Austin, TX, USA

Editor with 16+ years experience. Love sci-fi, fantasy, adventure! Award-winning author of 40+ books. Let's make your book amazing!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Carmen

Carmen

Austin, Texas, USA

NEA speaker. Published author. I've put NYTimes bestselling authors and Amazon #1 bestsellers through my self-help and memoir boot camp.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Northern Illinois University
  • National Endowment of the Arts

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management, Inspirational, Career Guides

Jana

Jana

Austin, TX, USA

Writer and editor with 10 years of freelance experience, specializing in Christian non-fiction and Bible studies.


Work experience:

  • B&H Publishing
  • Freelance

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

Andrew

Andrew

Austin, TX, USA

A careful, insightful editor with experience and expertise in fiction (literary, contemporary, and YA), memoir, and personal growth.


Work experience:

  • The Fedd Agency
  • The Friedrich Agency
  • Self-Employed
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal School

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's

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Hire the best developmental editors in Austin, Texas


Writing a book is an enormous accomplishment, but it's only the first step if you're looking to see it on the shelves one day. Before you can start looking at publishing options, you're going to need to make sure that your book is the best version of itself. And if you're deep in the heart of Texas, the best way to do that is with the trained eyes of a developmental editor right here in Austin.


After months (or even years) of looking at the same book, it's easy for you as the writer to start missing details. A developmental editor is a fresh perspective your story needs to reach its full potential. They'll read through and assess your whole manuscript, looking at plot arcs, character development, voice, and more, and guide you through all the necessary steps you'll want to consider to address the issues. But don't worry — they're not going to take away any of you from the story. Developmental editors work hard to make sure that your book stays true to your vision, while offering a guiding hand toward strengthening the parts that might need shoring up.


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