MEET THE EDITORS
September Herrin
Founder & Editor
September is an editor, publisher, and writer with a background in creative startup development in publishing, music, and legal cannabis. Specializing in line editing, September edits novels, short story collections, and nonfiction manuscripts, and she provides query letter critiques and author consulting. September is also the founder, editor-in-chief, and board president at the independent literary journal Weird Lit Magazine. She is a graduate of the Certificate in Editing program at University of Washington and a former board member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. September is an internationally published author whose work has been supported by Arteles Creative Center and Hypatia in the Woods.
Favorite genres: literary, experimental, horror, thriller, urban fiction, weird, memoir, plant-based & cannabis nonfiction, music, Japanese culture, translated works, witchcraft & occult, psychedelics movement
View September's editing portfolio here.
Fawn Ward
Editor & Marketer
Fawn is an editor, writer, coach, and marketing strategist based in the Pacific Northwest. With a background in literary theory, writing, and marketing across multiple industries, Fawn edits both fiction and nonfiction and works with author clients to build their audiences and brands. Fawn is also a Senior Editor and Director of Marketing for the independent literary journal, Weird Lit Magazine. Fawn holds TESOL certification and a certificate in Business from Portland State University, and she received a B.A. in English from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where she defended an undergraduate dissertation in comparative fiction.
Favorite genres: literary, horror, western, thriller, YA, business, cookbooks, travel, academic
Julia Anderson
Editor
Julia is an editor and writer from the Pacific Northwest. She specializes in line and developmental editing of both fiction and nonfiction. Julia has a background in gaming and online writing communities and is passionate about helping authors of fan fiction transition into original works for publication. She holds a B.A. in History from Portland State University and a Certificate in Editing from University of Washington. Julia is also the president of the Northwest Editors Guild board.
Favorite genres: Mystery, romance, erotica, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, most historical nonfiction topics including piracy/nautical history, WWI & WWII, and academic works
Amanda Halverson
Editor
Amanda is an editor specializing in copy editing and proofreading. She has experience in both fiction and nonfiction. From memoirs and nature guides to fiction short stories, she has an eye for detail, clarity, and flow. With a background in history, anthropology, and psychology, Amanda brings a deep understanding of the human condition and a trauma-informed lens. Amanda is also an editor and marketing coordinator for the independent literary journal Weird Lit Magazine. Amanda holds a Certificate in Editing from University of Washington.
Favorite genres: Fantasy, romance, romantasy, literary, speculative fiction, historical fiction, YA, history, guidebooks, nature, travel
Darren Kovalchik
Editor
Darren is an editor located in Bellingham, Washington. He specializes in developmental and line editing of both fiction and nonfiction. With a background in software, Darren excels at editing technical, business, and academic works. Darren is also an editor at the independent literary journal Weird Lit Magazine and holds a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington.
Favorite genres: Science fiction, urban fantasy, and stories that offer a unique lens into the condition of being human.