Conor Welter

Conor Welter – Editor

A transplant from Hollywood, I love working w/ writers of all formats to take stories to the next level, particularly in speculative fiction

Overview

For the last four years I have helped authors of all levels of experience improve and polish their stories. Prior to that, I spent years reading the best and worst Hollywood had to offer for production companies, movie studios, and television networks.


I love working with ambitious writers, offering perspective, insight, and a sounding board. I have a particular preference for genre works, but that is by no means a steadfast rule.


I've also spent many an hour fixing every last misplaced vowel and Oxford comma for my dyslexic lawyer spouse and will gladly do the same for you.


I have a BFA in Film and Television Production as well as an MA in Media, Culture, and Communication both from New York University.

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG LGBTQ Fiction Plays & Screenplays Science Fiction Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2018 — Present

Passion and inspiration for great storytelling. I offer creative editing and story consultation specializing in genre and speculative fiction across numerous formats and media.

Fox Broadcasting Company

Mar, 2016 — Jul, 2017 (over 1 year)

At FBC I read dozens of scripts, books, and plays a week assessing them for development and offering notes on scripts for current shows.

Original Film

Mar, 2014 — Jun, 2015 (over 1 year)

At Original Film I supported the Head of Television in production and development capacities including for the AMC pilot PREACHER, directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg which is now in it's second season. I researched and evaluated IP for potential development, and reviewed and provided creative feedback on scripts, cuts, and submissions and generated summaries, coverage, and loglines.

Eleven11 Productions

Jan, 2008 — May, 2010 (over 2 years)

Writer and Producer of the short film A Border Story. Official selection of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.

Portfolio

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The Amber Menhir

Pruitt, Jonathan N

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The Black Hand (Mundo Frank)

Murgadella Mira, Andreu

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When Colour Became Grey

A C Lorenzen

After her unexpected death, Ameerah is sentenced to several decades as a ghost in a parallel world. At the end of it she will be granted a second chance at her human life, returning to the moment she died and surviving her accident. Her duty is to hunt and kil... read more
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Misfit Mage: Fledgling God: book 1

Michael Taggart

He went searching for a fresh start. He didn’t expect to find unusual friends, fierce enemies, and primal powers.Jason thought that it was the end of his life after being attacked and hunted by a band of ruthless thugs. Instead, he tapped into the source of cr... read more
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The Book of Briars (The Briar Archive Book 5)

Bernstein, C.J.

Conor has 23 reviews

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John W.

John W.

Aug, 2023

I always enjoy my time with Conor. He is very attentive. And always produces excellent work. Conor has a way of bringing out the best parts of your story and allowing them to shine when he gets his hands on it. And I always know that my manuscript will be even better when he's through with it.
Conor W.
It was an honor and a pleasure to have John as a return client.
Sol W.

Sol W.

Feb, 2023

I have greatly enjoyed and will continue enjoying working with Conor! He is consistent, questions things i wouldn't have thought of, and makes substantial suggestions!
Dana C.

Dana C.

Dec, 2021

Like a master blacksmith, you hand Conor the pig iron of your manuscript and he tells you where to apply the heat and suggests where to pound it to beat it into shape. Terrific guidance. Only hiccup was communication and deadline, both of which could have been more timely, though understandable given he fell ill during the review period.
Ron S.

Ron S.

Dec, 2021

Didn’t agree with everything Conor wrote, that would be just creepy. Told me a lot of things that needed to be said out loud and gave me some great ideas. Money well spent.
Angie D.

Angie D.

Oct, 2021

We had some issues regarding timing but the quality was amazing! I am super happy with the edit and Conor did a super job with the editing. Thanks so much.

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