Matthew Moodie

Matthew Moodie – Editor

Editor with 25 years' experience in technical publishing. Expertise in programming, computer science, and IT-related topics.

Overview

I have worked in tech. publishing for more than 25 years. I started as a technical editor straight out of university and have worked as an editor ever since. I write code: it's important that I'm an active programmer, to help me be a better editor of your technical content.

I have edited hundreds of technical books at three major tech. publishers. I'll be giving you all the support you need as you write and edit your book, so you'll be in safe hands.

Services
Non-Fiction
Computers & Internet Technology
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2025 — Present
I help authors publish useful technical books for developers. I provide all editorial services, including editing, copyediting, layout, and cover design.

Packt Publishing

Jul, 2021 — Aug, 2025 (about 4 years)
I trained the editorial team (UK and India) to increase their editing skills. I wrote extensive training material, including the editorial academy.

Apress

Apr, 2008 — Jun, 2021 (about 13 years)
Development editor and editorial manager. Responsible for book quality across the company, from outline to publication.

Apress

Mar, 2003 — Mar, 2008 (about 5 years)
Development editor on a range of technical books. Responsible for the quality of a portfolio of books and the work of other development editors.

Wrox Press

Sep, 2000 — Feb, 2003 (over 2 years)
Graduate development editor on a range of technical books. Responsible for the quality of individual titles.

Portfolio

Docker Once Upon a Time: Create, Share, and Run Modern Applications

Morejón, Manuel

Project Q Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing
Kubernetes Once Upon a Time: Container Orchestration

Morejón, Manuel

Project Q Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing
The Python Project Book: Build Games, Web Apps, and AI Tools

Richard, William

Project Q Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing
Advanced Excel Success: A Practical Guide to Mastering Excel

Murray, Alan

Apress

Developmental Editing
Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional

Hetland, Magnus Lie

Apress

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Beginning C++20: From Novice to Professional

Horton, Ivor

Apress

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Quantum Chemistry and Computing for the Curious: Illustrated with Python and Qiskit® code

Keeper L. Sharkey

Packt Publishing

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Managing Humans: More Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager

Lopp, Michael

Apress

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Expert One-On-One J2Ee Design and Development

Johnson, Rod

Wrox Pr Inc

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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Madhura C.

Madhura C.

Sep, 2026

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Matthew has been very helpful and professional throughout the process. His feedback has been thoughtful, clear and constructive, and has helped me strengthen the manuscript. As this was my first book, I had many questions about the writing, editing and publishing process. He was always patient, r...
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