Rebekah Montgomery

Rebekah Montgomery – Editor

I am a dedicated developmental editor and story coach, passionate about helping authors shape their stories into something magical.

Overview

With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of story structure, I collaborate closely with writers to elevate their manuscripts to new heights. Guiding authors through the creative process, I offer personalized feedback and strategic insights to ensure every plot twist resonates, characters flourish, and worlds come alive. Let's transform your manuscript into a masterpiece that captures hearts and leaves a lasting impression.

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Holiday Magical Realism Middle Grade Science Fiction Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present

Developmental editing services specializing in Children's, YA & Sci-Fi manuscripts. Clients range from publishers to authors at all stages of the publication journey. I also provide personalized one on one mentor support, resources, & consulting.

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Jan, 2017 — Jan, 2018 (about 1 year)

Read & evaluated manuscripts giving considered recs for acquisition, apprenticing under agency founder. Manuscript editorial direction. Introduced agency to more efficient query submission system which increased productivity by 200%. Marketing Lead.

Half Light Publishing

Dec, 2015 — May, 2016 (6 months)

I was a principal co-founder involved in the initial set up of this company and handled much of the groundwork, securing print & distribution partners, developing publication timelines & production schedules, & helping guide the company's day to day operations. I managed the production calendar for the company, managing the publication of books from manuscript to distribution oversaw the re-editing and republishing of several misprinted titles acquired from previous publishers. I also headed the editorial department, assigning projects to editors and evaluating incoming manuscripts for acquisition. I also managed freelance editorial and design staff.

Cornerstones US / Cornerstones Literary Consultancy

Aug, 2015 — Present

Editorial support & mentorship to authors via full developmental edit with editorial report. Range of services also includes Skype mentoring, manuscript evals, & line editing. Goal is to work with client until they can be recommended to agents.

Entangled Teen

Aug, 2015 — Feb, 2016 (7 months)

I read and evaluated manuscripts, writing detailed editorial reports and recommendations for the editorial team and editorial director as to which titles to acquire for publication with various Entangled Teen imprints.

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