Hire Developmental Editors near Chicago

Marci Rae

Chicago, IL, USA

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I'm a longtime editor with experience in unusual niche genres—particularly Christian books and poetry collections.

Work experience:

• Ancient Faith Publishing
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction

Cassie

Chicago, IL, USA

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Experienced fiction, YA, and children's editor focused on precision, constructive criticism, and lots of Parks and Rec references.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks
• Open Road Integrated Media

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction

Kathryn

Chicago, United States

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Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks, Inc.
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• The Purcell Literary Agency
• Entangled Publishing
• Author Claudia Gray

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction

Madison

Chicago, IL, USA

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Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.

Work experience:

• Albert Whitman & Company
• Albert Whitman & Compaby
• C&T Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Young Adult

Travis

Chicago, IL, USA

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A seasoned editor of sports titles and literary fiction, Travis has partnered with acclaimed authors, trusted insiders, and Hall of Famers.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Beijing Language and Culture University
• Sports Publishing LLC
• TrueHoop

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Literary Fiction

Jennifer

Chicago, IL, USA

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Editor with 21+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.

Work experience:

• Heinemann-Raintree
• Quarasan
• McGraw-Hill
• Publications International, Ltd.
• Capstone Publishers
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime

Joe

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fast. Friendly. Experienced. Thorough. I'm here to help you be your best. Sample edits available.

Work experience:

• Solution Tree Press
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Literary Fiction

Bryn

Chicago, IL, USA

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Former executive editor in publishing, specializing in romance and mystery. I give detailed but encouraging edits, and I help with querying!

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hallmark Publishing at the Hallmark Channel

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Query Letter Review

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal Romance