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Gary B.

Gary B.

Developmental Editor with 15+ Years Publishing Experience, specialising in Literary Fiction, Weird Fiction and Horror.

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Louise S.

Louise S.

A detail-oriented proofreader with experience in basic copyediting. I specialize in fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoirs.

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Lucy V.

Experienced editor with publishing, agency and direct-author experience.

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Lynne M.

Lynne M.

Lynne is a multi-published, award-winning picture book author. She wears many hats, including acquiring editor -The Little Press Publishing.

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Melissa R.

Melissa R.

Experienced freelance editor and assistant literary agent. I'll edit your work with an agent's eye and get your book positioned to sell!

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Leslie P.

Leslie P.

Passionate editor specializing in epic fantasy, self-help, and spirituality. Also a travel writer, NYT bestselling author, and CIEP member.

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Lee T.

Lee T.

15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including NYT bestsellers!

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Eugenia N.

Editor and proofreader specializing in new age topics, memoir, and fiction. Versatile, sensitive, and progressive.

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Emily K.

Freelance editor | 20+ years' experience | Food and drink, travel, wellbeing, music, popular science and fantasy fiction

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Sean L.

Sean L.

Proofreader/editor for 14+ years, reader for 40+, and as a lifelong fan, horror is my go-to genre.

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I cannot say enough good things about Yuliia and her team. The illustrations for my book were beyond anything I could have imagined. Yuliia is so kind, professional, and prompt with every response. The work was completed ahead of schedule on her end, and I truly will never go with anyone else again. I 100% recommend her!

I worked with different kinds of editors over the years. Music editors, cinematic editors, narrative editors — they all asked for a very precise labor: take a creation and elevate it in a way the author alone cannot. Sharpen the creator's voice and tighten the structure so the message is delivered clearly. Alexandra is gifted with both rigour, analytical view and deep human observation. She is generous and rigorous — a gift for any author who wants to enhance their creation.

Chandler did an exceptional job bringing this book to life. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, detail-oriented, and deeply respectful of the tone and structure I was aiming for. This was not a conventional manuscript, and she handled it with great sensitivity — especially in maintaining the balance between structure and spaciousness that the book required. She was also very patient and flexible throughout the process. There were a few delays on my end as we worked through publishi...

Okay.... I'm losing count of how many times Mark and I have worked together over the years and I'm running out of superlatives (bad admission for an author, I know). If you are looking for a strategic-minded book designer, do yourself a favor and see if he's available. He is the best.

This is my second time working with Harrold-Vincent Villanueva and couldn't be happier with the work he did, both times. I constantly get praise over the covers he's done for me, which I don't think I need to tell you is invaluable for an author. As much as the old saying gets tossed around, people can and do judge a book by its cover. Not only is he a talented, hardworking artist, but you can really tell he cares about the covers he puts out and the stories they're trying to tell. I'll b...

Christine was amazing to work with. we developed a very thought out and well written book. i look forward to working together again

Seth was truly amazing to work with. He took the time to understand our project goals and what we wanted to accomplish. From the initial discussions and outlining to the completed book, Seth was collaborative, responsive, and delivered a high-quality children's book on time. I recommend collaborating with Seth on your project!

Susan is the consummate professional; she communicates well, seeks to understand the author's intent and is an excellent editor. She has the rare ability to simplify and translate technical concepts, making them more accessible to readers. Highly recommended.

A great experience working with Robert. He polished the manuscript with care and precision, and as I reviewed his edits, I found very few instances where I disagreed with his choices. His suggestions consistently aligned with both the tone of the story and my intentions as an author.

I can't say enough good things about Leila. She was insightful, thoughtful, and incredibly encouraging throughout the process. Her feedback helped clarify the story and strengthen its emotional core, especially through suggestions on the ending and the overall message. She was also very responsive, and her edits and notes were always constructive and easy to understand. Leila truly understood what I was trying to accomplish and helped elevate the story while still respecting my voice. I’m gr...

Working with Duncan was a very positive experience. He approached the manuscript with a high level of care and respect for the voice of the work. His edits focused on clarity, flow, and consistency without altering the underlying tone or philosophy. What stood out most was his ability to recognize what the writing was doing and support it rather than reshape it. His suggestions, especially around paragraph structure and readability, made the material more accessible while keeping the integrit...

Working with Svitlana was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She is exceptionally talented, professional, and a pleasure to collaborate with. From our first conversation, she took the time to understand not just what I wanted the cover to look like, but the story and emotion behind the book. She patiently worked through multiple concepts and revisions, always listening carefully to my feedback while contributing creative ideas that elevated the final design. Her communication wa...

I am delighted to share my experience working Eleanor as editor, whose professionalism, insight, and dedication made an extraordinary difference in bringing my manuscript to publication readiness. From the outset, their communication was clear, timely, and highly organized. Deadlines were consistently met, and I always felt confident that my work was in capable and committed hands. Their responsiveness and willingness to engage in thoughtful discussion ensured that every stage of the process ...

Collette was such a pleasure to work with and she translated my design ideas beautifully. She was very patient and accomodating with my revision requests and she made sure the final design was exactly to my liking. I’m so happy with the final design and would absolutely work with her again.

Amanda's work was incredible and invaluable to the completion of my manuscript. She was professional, efficient and an excellent communicator. Without a doubt the best editor I have ever collaborated with!

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