Colin Murcray

Colin Murcray – Editor

I'm a publishing consultant with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry as an acquiring editor. I'm also an agented writer.

Overview

Hi! My name is Colin. I've been working in the publishing industry for over twenty years, overseeing the acquisition and management of publishing operations. I'm also a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program, and my fiction writing is represented by the Erin Murphy Literary Agency. My passion is working on manuscripts for teens, but I can work with all levels and genres.

I can help you shape your idea into a marketable book, create an outline, or identify gaps in a partial manuscript. I can also give you suggestions on how to best position your book for submission, and recommend a submission strategy. Together, we can create a plan for your book to be your best work and to find readers eager for your ideas. My rates are very reasonable as I'm looking to establish a client base, so reach out for a quote!

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Fiction
Middle Grade Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2024 — Present
Consulting services for writers, editors and publishers. My emphasis is on book coaching, helping writers to find their stories and get them through the process to a finished book.

National Council of Teachers of English

May, 2022 — Aug, 2024 (over 2 years)
I directed the entire publishing operation for this association, including the acquisition, editing, production and marketing of each title.

International Society for Technology in Education

Jan, 2017 — May, 2022 (over 5 years)
As director, I oversaw the acquisition, development, production and marketing of 14-18 books per year.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
No Fear Coding: Computational Thinking Across the K-5 Curriculum

Williams, Heidi

International Society for Technology in Education

Editorial Assessment
The End Begins: Sudden Darkness

Margot Hovley

Covenant Communications Inc.

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Fact Vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News

LaGarde, Jennifer

International Society for Technology in Education

Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Copy Editing Book Coaching
Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Personalized Reading: Digital Strategies and Tools to Support All Learners, Second Edition

Haiken, Michele

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

Editorial Assessment
Jianetta's Secret

Hovley, Margot

Independently published

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Atom Bomb Baby: A Dystopian Retro-Future Adventure

Gillespie, Brandon

Revenant Creative Studio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching

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