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Jennie C.

Proofreader and copy editor specializing in fiction and literary nonfiction. Twenty years' experience with premier New York publishers.

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Nancy C.

I have content edited, copy edited and proofread a variety of book genres including thrillers, romance, comedic, and contemporary fiction.

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Karin R.

Professional copy and developmental editor with over twelve years experience in political science and current affairs books.

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Aemilia P.

Literary Agent representing award winning authors. Query/proposal/manuscript edits, specializing in character driven narratives and pitching

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Ellen T.

CAREER COPY EDITOR/PROOFREADER, 25+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE. Fiction, nonfiction, screenplays. Worked for Kirkus/CreateSpace, Scholastic + more.

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Anna S.

I am a fiction and narrative non-fiction editor with over fifteen years’ experience in the industry.

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Doris F.

Picture Books R Me! Edit and write picture books of 1000 words or less & queries. Fiction, nonfiction, prose & poetry. Nationally published.

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I am an Editor-at-Large for Kensington Publishing Corp. and founder of a literary agency that champions culturally diverse voices.

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Margaret M.

Developmental Editor specializing in Y/A and middle grade, formerly at Penguin and Simon and Schuster

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Shawna Y.

Award-winning novelist and former univ. professor in MA/PhD Creative Writing program with 18+ yrs experience coaching in nearly every genre.

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Working with Robert was an intensive and ultimately rewarding experience. His proofreading pass was meticulous and detail-oriented, and he did not hesitate to challenge areas that could be clearer, tighter, or more precise. Going through his edits was more demanding than I initially expected, but the results speak for themselves. Even though the manuscript was already in strong shape, Robert found meaningful opportunities to refine it further. The book is now significantly stronger, cleaner,...

Chris has been open and encouraging, as well as he has delivered on time. He has also gone beyond the scope of the work by being willing to look at any changes without adding more cost. He is also helping me make further connections. A heartfelt thank you and I would definitely work with him again.

Working with Martin was one of the most valuable parts of the entire writing process. He delivered a thorough, exacting copy edit of a 77,000-word nonfiction economics manuscript and went considerably beyond the scope of what I contracted for. His notes were direct, honest, and at times bracing in the best way possible. He told me exactly what a paying audience would make of the work, which is precisely what you need at this stage and rarely get. What stood out most was his willingness to en...

Beth handled the copyediting and proofreading of my book, The Chemically Castrated Generation — a dense, science-heavy medical title with a large number of embedded data infographics. From our first exchange through the final pass, she was professional, responsive, and consistently on time. Communication was easy and reliable, which matters enormously when you're working against a publication deadline. What set Beth apart was her genuine engagement with the material. This is a technical medi...

There isn't enough space here to fully express how amazing it is to work with Hannah. Her skills are exceptional, her timing is perfect, and overall, her vibes are fantastic. Communication? Excellent. Her knowledge is clear in her work!!!! I've teamed up with Hannah twice, and I will definitely work with her again in the future.

Dan has provided me excellent feedback! His recommendations were all thoughtful and highly useful in working towards a final edit. He was fully invested in the story and brought a level of enthusiasm that was highly motivating. He is an easy communicator with a very supportive and helpful manner. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good editor for a non-fiction work.

Working with Maria Scala is the best decision I've made as an author. Over the past six months, Maria has guided me through developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading across three separate projects. By the end of this journey, I think she knew my memoir better than me! Maria challenged me when I needed it, encouraged me when self-doubt crept in, and helped shape a deeply personal story with expertise, professionalism, skill, and compassion. Her edits always elevated the manuscr...

Steve's review of my novel provided me with the type of feedback and that it needed. A long-time project of mine, Flowers On Hai Ba Trung, finally got into the right hands. His report succinctly pointed out where the story faltered, and his suggestions on improvement were spot on. What particularly impressed me was his praise for elements of the manuscript that I had done well. I'm an agent, and I recommend authors send their manuscripts to Steve for a run-through before approaching an agent...

Janan is a fantastic book coach. She demonstrates strong range to understand complicated projects and concepts. Her communication skills make the work efficient, and easier to understand.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Chelsea Beam! She took the time to edit my book and provided timely feedback throughout the process. Her edits strengthened my content while preserving my voice. I will definitely work with Chelsea again on future projects.

Kelly Carter was absolutely amazing to work with on both the cover and interior design of my book. She was attentive, responsive, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire process. Her artistic talent is exceptional, and she brought my vision to life beautifully. She was always easy to communicate with and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. I am very thankful for her hard work and dedication, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and professional des...

Gail did an amazing, top tier developmental edit and assessment for me! She is the real deal. Extremely professional. I highly recommend her!

Working with Charles has been a meaningful part of my writing journey. He is much more than an editor—he genuinely cares about the people he works with and invests in them as writers. Throughout the process, Charles offered thoughtful recommendations, encouragement, and resources that challenged me to grow. Rather than simply correcting a manuscript, he helped me think more intentionally about storytelling, craft, and how to strengthen my writing. His feedback has given me tools I’ll continu...

Working with Olga was a great experience from start to finish. She showed a high level of professionalism throughout the project. She understood the concept of the book very quickly and stayed aligned with it at every stage. This made the collaboration smooth and focused. Her attention to detail stood out. She challenged elements when needed, refined ideas with precision, and ensured the final output stayed consistent with the original vision. She was also very reliable and easy to work with...

Joy was a "joy" to work with. She was professional, fast, thorough, and brought great insights to the project. She went above and beyond the scope of work. I highly recommend her.

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