Megan Sells

What I do for authors:

As an Acquisitions Manager and Developmental Editor at Atmosphere Press, I help authors navigate hybrid publishing contracts; and, shape their manuscripts into powerful, polished books ready for publication. I’m passionate about storytelling craft and love helping writers deepen their characters and tighten their narratives. Nothing beats the thrill of seeing a story click into place. I also manage our national conference program and team, representing Atmosphere Press at writing conferences around the country! 

What's my background:

I hold an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and before joining the publishing world, I spent years developing new plays with theatre companies like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. That background gives me a uniquely embodied, character-driven approach to editing. I’ve edited over two dozen books across genres like speculative fiction, YA/MG, and memoirs. I’m also a featured speaker at Writing Day Workshops, The Fiction Lab and other workshops focused on narrative technique.

Who I am:

I’m a speculative fiction fanatic, an obsessed pet parent, and a sucker for a good thrift store find. I live in Tulsa, OK in a household containing 3 cats, 3 dogs, and 3 humans. (okay… 5 cats if we’re counting the two neighborhood cats that hang out on the porch!) When I’m not editing or writing, you’ll find me daydreaming about horses or hunting down the perfect weird coffee mug.