Travis Moran

Travis Moran – Editor

Specializing in sports-themed fiction, memoir, and narrative nonfiction, Travis has been turning premises into publications for 20+ years.

Overview

Hey, I'm Travis!

In-house, I cultivated MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, and NHL content from concept to consumer, collaborating with legends such as Myron Cope, Leo Mazzone, and Dennis Rodman.

More recently, I developed 120+ articles for TrueHoop and provided structural feedback for founder Henry Abbott's book, "Ballistic" (Norton).

Alongside their works, I develop authors. Each manuscript offers a chance to enrich comprehension, enhance confidence, and elevate craft.

So, whether you're building a sports-adjacent novel, penning an engaging memoir, or working on the next "Moneyball," I'd love to hear about your project!

Though I bid selectively, I respond to all requests.

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Relevant qualifications:

• BA in Creative Writing (Fiction)

• MA in English Language and Literature (20th-century American fiction, post-secular literature); John Mahoney Fellow

• Published essayist, journalist, poet, short-story author, sportswriter

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Great resource for authors unfamiliar with the freelance-editing market:

https://reedsy.com/blog/guide/how-to-self-publish-a-book/cost-to-self-publish/

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Inspirational Sports & Outdoors
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

TrueHoop

Apr, 2022 — Apr, 2025 (about 3 years)
• Developed, edited, and published 120+ weekly articles, from advanced NBA metrics and on-court performance analysis to sportswashing investigations and cultural commentary • Crafted a serial fantasy-basketball column across 20 installments and two seasons, driving hundreds of thousands of unique views and paid subscriptions

Beijing Language and Culture University

Aug, 2017 — Jul, 2020 (almost 3 years)
• Named Writing Courses Director for the School of Applied Foreign Languages, reforming the curriculum to bolster practicality and academic integrity • Honored with the SAFL Foreign Teacher of Excellence Award for International Faculty, 2018

Sports Publishing LLC

Feb, 2005 — Jul, 2007 (over 2 years)
• Guided 30+ books from concept to consumer, developing the work of authors, journalists, and athletes across MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, and NHL • Rewrote jacket copy and marketing materials, sharpening style, narrative, and readability ahead of launch

Self-employed

Aug, 2017 — Mar, 2022 (over 4 years)
• Composed speeches, designed presentations, and refined copy for C-suite executives, honing their communications for cross-cultural audiences • Tailored personal statements for 38 Chinese postgraduate applicants, securing acceptance rates above 90 percent

Portfolio

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Double Yoi!

Cope, Myron

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Passengers Journal: Volume 3 Issue 2

Press, Passengers

Independently published

Editorial Assessment
Passengers Journal Volume 3 Issue 3

Press, Passengers

Independently published

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Entangled in Ivy

Castle, George

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Travis has 34 reviews

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s W.

s W.

Jul, 2026

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Travis is worth his weight in gold. He did an excellent job. He put himself close to our project treating as if it were his own. As important he revised the content with the target reader in mind. We gave him a manuscript of 69,000 words he went through it thoroughly and condensed it down to the ...
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Krystina L.

Krystina L.

Mar, 2026

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Travis was absolutely GOLDEN throughout this entire process! His intuitive touch brought a level of depth to my novel that I didn’t even know was possible. Every step of the way, he demonstrated incredible patience, integrity, and true professionalism. I can’t recommend him highly enough—if you...
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Jason D.

Jason D.

Jan, 2026

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With Travis you're getting a true pro and - importantly - candor. His feedback is direct, honest, and fair and immensely helpful whether looking at minor copy edits, structural emphasis, or the big picture of storytelling. He's got a great eye for what can take the story to the next level and I'm...
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Jimmy W.

Jimmy W.

Sep, 2026

Working with Travis was an outstanding experience and ultimately changed the direction of my book for the better. I originally approached The Big Comeback as narrative nonfiction, and Travis helped me recognize that the story had the potential to become something much stronger as a fictional nove...
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Myles J.

Myles J.

Jul, 2026

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Travis for an Editorial Assessment on my manuscript, The King Maker. He completely exceeded my expectations. Travis provided incredibly thoughtful and awesome feedback that highlighted both the strengths of my book and the areas that needed refinement. ...
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