Lynn Post

Lynn Post – Editor

Developmental editor and book coach with 11+ years experience, specializing in action/adventure, literary & historical fiction, and memoir.

Overview

Compelling stories have the power to change hearts, open minds, and build bridges instead of walls. As a developmental editor and book coach, I'm on a mission to help authors create and share stories that reflect the change that they want to see in the world and pursue their writing and publishing dreams with clarity, confidence & compassion.

Through the editing certificate program at the University of Washington, taught by seasoned veterans of the industry, I learned the professional editing methods of traditional publishing houses. Since 2014, I have provided freelance editing services to individual authors, publishing companies, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and large corporations, including Alaska Airlines, Holland America, Mountaineers Books, becker&mayer!, Ashland Creek Press, and Girl Friday Productions. As a strong proponent of the indie market, I apply those same high standards and thorough processes whether working with self-publishing authors or those seeking traditional publication. I now exclusively work directly with writers, many of whom have successfully published their books and regularly return to collaborate on their next project.

I strive to provide honest feedback -- always with kindness and compassion -- along with constructive, actionable suggestions to make your manuscript as strong, effective, and enjoyable as possible, keeping industry standards and reader expectations in mind. In addition to developmental editing, editorial assessments, and book coaching, I also offer First Pages Reviews and consultations for those who are not ready to invest in a full manuscript review or who would like some guidance with navigating the (sometimes daunting) publishing process.

Thanks for your interest in my editorial services. I look forward to hearing your unique story and collaborating with you to help you achieve your writing and publishing goals!

~Lynn

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Nature Travel
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • University of Washington Editing Certificate

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2014 — Present
Book production and editorial services for indie & traditionally publishing authors: Developmental, Line & Copy Editing | Proofreading | Manuscript Critiques | Writing & Publishing Guidance | Book Coaching | Consultations

Portfolio

Perfectly Flawed

Hall, L'Ve

Bowker

Chasing Lucy: My Transcendental Odyssey

Branch, Benson

Dragon, Lotus & Piggy Press

The Prancestor Project

Morse, Christine

Room 39

Coleco, Mike

The Third Secret

de Sio, Marco

Not White Bread: A Memoir

Midla, George Stephen

Brief description of Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Travel/Environmental Essays for a Changing World Personal experience travel essays that highlight an environmental issue in that place caused by climate change. Some essays also address our relationship with othe... read more
"These are poisoned hollow-point bullets. I can shoot you in the elbow and see how fast you die"So spoke Ishmael, armed with a gun and claiming to have a bomb around his waist, to the flight crew of the Delta L-1011 he hijacked on January 26, 1980. In this tru... read more
Sell Montana

Gilreath, Steve

A quirky family fights to protect their home with the power of a loving community--and magical bead strings.The Skully family lives in a cozy little campground hideaway on a beautiful Pacific Northwest island, where there are plenty of odd jobs to keep food on... read more
“I have found the quiet. At forty-five years old, my life’s mission was complete. If I died tomorrow, I would be proud of the life I lived.” - Loving TiaraLoving Tiara is a compelling memoir that will encompass your every thought, break your heart, fill you wi... read more
Hop on a roller-coaster ride of comedy and tragedy and suspense. Follow the lively dips and turns of characters who are as real as your next-door neighbors.
After the sudden loss of her husband, Joe, Nora Cooper makes a startling discovery: shortly before his death, Joe secretly sold their newly purchased dream home on Martha’s Vineyard, where the couple had planned to retire.Nora doesn’t know what to think. As sh... read more
Ruth Cardello’s second steamy and sensual book in the Lone Star Burn series may leave you blushing.Melanie Hanna has finally worked up the courage to travel to New York and tell an old flame that he’s the father of her young son. She’s done hiding and apologiz... read more
Single Version

Scott Barsotti

CURE, a massive private paramilitary organization, has replaced the police force in all major cities. The general public is fully armed. The population of cockroaches has exploded.In this world lives Palazzo, an entomophobic pacifist (and his cat, Larry). His ... read more
A serial killer stalks the streets of Savannah...Homicide detective Elise Sandburg and her partner, profiler David Gould, are all too familiar with the terrible costs of chasing evil. Despite their wounded psyches, the detectives delve into the deranged killer... read more
Crow Hollow

Michael Wallace

In 1676, an unlikely pair—a young Puritan widow and an English spy—journeys across a land where greed and treachery abound.Prudence Cotton has recently lost her husband and is desperate to find her daughter, captured by the Nipmuk tribe during King Philip’s wa... read more
On a snowy night on the outskirts of Lyon, France, the son of the Somarec chairman is brutally attacked. The assailant leaves only one clue—a cryptic message: “Najuno, remember.” A reminder of an environmental tragedy Somarec was responsible for twenty years e... read more
Quitting her job as a high school science teacher to join the Seattle Police Department was an easy decision for Tracy Crosswhite. Years earlier, what should have been one of the happiest days of her life instead became her worst nightmare when her younger sis... read more
Add sophisticated flair to your needlework with the nature patterns of Embroidery Designs: Natural Splendor. This kit includes 12 step-by-step designs, the how-to basics of embroidery, and all the materials you need to create 2 projects. This isn't your grandm... read more

Lynn has 44 reviews

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bill W.

bill W.

Nov, 2024

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This was my first time using a real editor. I had concerns about getting "my money's worth." In fact, I felt I got more than my money's worth. Lynn began with a number of salient questions to help her get oriented to my story. Her comments were spot on and delivered in a respectful, kind way ...
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Poppy C.

Poppy C.

Jan, 2023

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I just received the report from Lynn yesterday and it is amazingly thorough and full of positive feedback and very constructive suggestions for improvement. I am currently absorbing it and will be conferring with her soon. With her guidance, my hope is to turn this manuscript into a page turne...
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Brenda J.

Brenda J.

Apr, 2022

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Lynn was very kind, thoughtful, thorough and honest in her Editorial Assessment of my memoir. As a first-time author with no formal training or writing background other than my journals, I was very nervous to have anyone read my work, especially since it was my life on the pages. I liked her prof...
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g M.

g M.

Oct, 2025

Love, love, love her work!
Lynn P.
Thank you for the kind feedback! As always, it was a pleasure to work with you!
Charles C.

Charles C.

May, 2025

Working with Lynn is like meeting a guide on a steep mountain climb. You've had the guts to attempt the journey in the first place, but this collaboration increases chances of success, mitigates potential disasters and, importantly, provides that warm feeling that you're not all alone on the adve...
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