Nate Rae

Nate Rae – Editor

Non-fiction and fiction editor and proofreader, passionate about children's books, STEM and LGBTQ stories.

Overview

With a decade of experience in publishing, I've worked on a wide range of projects at several major publishing houses.

I specialise in children's non-fiction, having written and edited dozens of titles for Bonnier Books, Flying Eye, Little Gestalten, Farshore and many others, but I also have experience editing fiction (adult, YA and children), illustrated and long-form non-fiction, and licensed books.

In my time as a writer and editor, I've worked on an enormous range of things, from horror fiction to D&D books to picture books about animals. I've also worked with licensors like Disney, Marvel, DC, Netflix, Bear Grylls and Wizards of the Coast – so I'm extremely flexible and, by this point, almost nothing can surprise me!

Currently, I offer developmental edits, copyediting, fact-checking and proofreading) services. I also provide sensitivity reads and DEI checks (particularly regarding LGBTQ+ topics).

With experience in-house and as a freelancer, I want to demystify and guide you through the process of creating a book. I'll always be friendly and open with you (I swear, I'm a delight), but will also be extremely honest and to-the-point.

Beyond publishing, I'm an academic, specialising in psychology, so can offer fact checks, developmental edits and coaching on non-fiction books around psychology, lifestyle, mental health and wellbeing.

I love a challenge, and have a very flexible working style, so feel free to reach out to me with whatever you need, and we can work out a plan that works for both of us.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction LGBTQ Non-Fiction Life Sciences Psychology
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

London South Bank University

Aug, 2021 — Present
Researching and lecturing in psychology.

Self-employed

Jan, 2020 — Present
Freelance writer, editor and researcher, specialising in non-fiction publishing.

Titan Books

Feb, 2019 — Aug, 2020 (over 1 year)
Project manager and editor for illustrated non-fiction books for the film, TV and gaming industries.

Bonnier Books UK

Jan, 2017 — Feb, 2019 (about 2 years)
Editor and writer of children's illustrated non-fiction books, managing the list for the Bear Grylls licence.

Eaglemoss Collections

Jan, 2015 — Feb, 2017 (about 2 years)
Editing and project managing magazines and graphic novels for a partworks company, working with major licensors like DC, Hasbro and Disney.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Proofreading Indexing
Proofreading Indexing
There are Bugs Everywhere

Murray, Lily

Big Picture Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Here and There

Susie Rae

Kane Miller Books / EDC Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Proofreading Indexing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading Indexing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Klaus: The Art of the Movie

Zahed, Ramin

Titan Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Nate has 1 review

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colin B.

colin B.

Jan, 2026

Working with Nate was an absolute pleasure. Everything was done long before, and they helped me through understanding the Reedsy platform. Anyone would be lucky to work with Nate and I will for sure be coming back for more!
Nate R.
Thanks so much, Colin! It was a genuine honour to work on your book, and I look forward to working with you again!

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