Oren Eades

Oren Eades – Editor

I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.

Overview

I'm an editor for a wide range of books across an array of genres—everything from #1 NYT-bestselling memoirs to WSJ-bestselling political texts, from science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels and anthologies to children’s picture books, from topical humor to self-help guides, from cookbooks to business manuals.

I started in publishing as an intern and, after moving to New York City, worked my way up to become a copyeditor, a proofreader, a fact-checker, an editorial assistant, an assistant editor, and eventually a full editor for books across several imprints of Skyhorse Publishing, where I also managed editorial and publicity duties for the sci-fi/fantasy/horror imprints Night Shade Books and Talos Press. Today, after moving to California, I put that experience to use as a full-time freelance editor.

I can help with every part of a book's creation, from the writing process itself through edits, submissions, and publication. Whether you need big-picture developmental and structural edits or a word-by-word polish focusing on grammar and technique or anything in between, I'll work with you to answer any questions you may have and to make your manuscript the absolute best it can be.

In the end, though, my goal with every edit is not just to help you create a great manuscript, but to help you learn, grow, and improve as a writer, both now and in the future.

(And I'm always happy to help with advice, encouragement, and kindness in general, which I think every author—and every person—needs and deserves!)
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy Horror LGBTQ Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Space Opera Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2021 — Present

Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Aug, 2019 — Aug, 2021 (about 2 years)

Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Dec, 2018 — Aug, 2019 (8 months)

Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Oct, 2016 — Dec, 2018 (about 2 years)

Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Feb, 2016 — Oct, 2016 (8 months)

Portfolio

Oren has 59 reviews

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Richard H.

Richard H.

Sep, 2023

Oren is a fantastic editor, you cannot go wrong with him. He understands the industry of writing in a well rounded manner, so that he can give aid to whatever it is your goal is with your project. A published book, self published, whatever it may be, I am sure he has what it takes to really help you get there. What I would like to say most about him is that he is a sincere person who puts a lot...
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DONYA T.

DONYA T.

Sep, 2023

Oren was very detailed with his analysis and gave me explanations to better understand his comments. I felt his experience and valued it. I would work with him again.
Justin A.

Justin A.

Sep, 2023

I collaborated w/ Oren for my manuscript, synopsis, and query letter. He was lights out. Respectful, responsive, and insightful. There’s a reason he’s the best, and I suggest anyone looking to strengthen their manuscript should look no further.
Fernando M.

Fernando M.

Sep, 2023

Oren is the editor you want to work with! He "gets" the big picture and high-level ideas you want to convey but also goes deep and painstakingly reviews the slightest details. In sum, he cares about your work. I've felt from other editors a tendency to sweep through quickly and superficially and providing generic suggestions. Not the case with Oren. I found all the suggestions and edits very sp...
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Anthony S.

Anthony S.

Aug, 2023

I want to thank you, your services showed me how much I need to go and improve.

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