Scott Colby

Scott Colby – Editor

Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!

Overview

After spending my twenties on various freelance editing tasks, I latched on with sci-fi/fantasy publisher Outland Entertainment a few years ago, first as lead editor for their Pileaus property, and then as their Senior Editor. Since then, I've been involved with developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading a wide variety of novels, novellas, comic books, and TTRPG material.


As an author myself, I understand the value of supportive, positive feedback. Nobody likes dealing with a giant list of everything they did wrong! I approach every editing task with excitement and curiosity, and I make extra sure to call out what's working and what's making me smile. This is a team effort, and I'm here to make your work the best it can be!

Services
Fiction
Dystopian Epic Fantasy Horror Post-Apocalyptic Short Story Space Opera Urban Fantasy Young Adult
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)

Work experience

Outland Entertainment

Jul, 2021 — Present
As senior editor, I manage a variety of fiction projects including novels, anthologies, and comics. I coordinate a manuscript's movement through all phases of writing, editing, and design. I am involved in development editing, copy editing, and galley proofing. I also write blog posts and contribute to website content as necessary.

Portfolio

Crooked Hills

Bunn, Cullen

Outland Entertainment

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Wolf In Me: Heal

Smith, Alexander D

Midnight Wolf Photography

The Silent One (3) (The Myst and Labrynths Saga)

Martin, Kate

Outland Entertainment

The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny: Tales of a Very Weird West

Sellner, C. Edward

Outland Entertainment

Copy Editing
Swords in the Shadows

Oliveri, Mike

Outland Entertainment

Copy Editing
Raze: Mother, Maiden, Crone

Bunn, Cullen

Outland Entertainment

Copy Editing
The Fallen (The Myst and Labrynths Saga)

Martin, Kate

Developmental Editing
Shadowmancy

Franks, Jason

Developmental Editing
Bloody Waters

Franks, Jason

Developmental Editing
The Jawbone & the Junkman (2) (Books of Before and Now)

Fischer, Jason

Developmental Editing
Quiver: Tamsyn Webb

Fischer, Jason

Developmental Editing
The Risen

Vogel, D. W.

Copy Editing
Dragon's Heir (The Efilu Legacy)

Parris, Glenn

Copy Editing
Gravity and Lies (Static over Space)

Volars, CG

Copy Editing
Pileaus: Symphony No. 1 (World of Pileaus)

Colby, Scott

Developmental Editing

Scott has 16 reviews

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Alexander S.

Alexander S.

Aug, 2024

Pinned
Scott was absolutely phenomenal to work with. I was very nervous bringing on a new editor for the final book of the trilogy I'm writing, but he came highly recommended. When we started collaborating, he requested copies of the first two books so that he could get a feel for the characters, story,...
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Scott C.
Thanks, Alexander! It was a pleasure working with you, and I really enjoyed all three of the books in your amazing trilogy!
Upright C.

Upright C.

Jul, 2024

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Super impressed. Scott was very thorough and detailed. He really pin-pointed where my style and language were weak; great with grammar and punctuation. His notes on character, themes, flow, and pacing were super insightful. Made an effort to understand what I was trying to accomplish but was will...
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Edward B.

Edward B.

Apr, 2025

Scott did a wonderful job copy editing my novel Resurrection Earth. He was very thorough, explained his edits when appropriate, and offered some helpful developmental suggestions. I will continue to use Scott in the future.
Scott C.
Thank you for your kind words, Edward! It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope we have the chance to collaborate again in the future!
Iustinian A.

Iustinian A.

Feb, 2025

Working with Scott was truely a pleasure. He delivered more than I have expected with professionalism and on time. I would work with Scott again in future endevours.
Ena B.

Ena B.

Feb, 2025

Working with Scott was an awesome experience! His feedback was super insightful and really helped me refine my story without losing my original vision. He had great suggestions for character motivations, worldbuilding, and even inspired some new ideas for me to play around with and expand my stor...
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