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Leya B.

Leya B.

What a life! I get to edit books--especially true crime, self-help, and dark fiction--and gently help authors share their passions.

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Lynne M.

Lynne M.

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

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Edie J.

Edie J.

Travel editor at Fodor's, Frommer's, and Rough Guides, memoir and food writing aficionado, love to nurture good writing in all genres.

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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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Ray B.

Detail focused Proofreader who has helped Indie authors fine tune their fiction projects for publication: Thriller, Historic Fiction, SciFi.

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Tom F.

Copy-editor and proofreader. 10+ years editing commercial, academic and literary content for publishers including Oneworld and Hachette.

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Gareth C.

Experienced, enthusiastic and diligent editor, with over 20 years' experience, who delights in making any writing as good as it can be.

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Stuart B.

Experienced copy editor and proofreader. Specializing in fiction of all kinds. Very fast turnaround. Endorsed by publishers.

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Leila B.

What I offer: in-depth editorial assessment / detailed edits / 13 yrs of experience / reminders that children's books can change the world ✨

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Louise S.

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

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Jain provided me with guidance that I consider incredible. The notes and comments made throughout the text were clear and concise, enabling me to interpret and implement the suggested changes. She helped me rearrange my manuscript to read in a smooth, orderly manner. It is now a pleasure to read. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an editor. If I write another book, I will look for Jain.

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...

Where do I even begin with Sean? As a first-time author, I walked into this process nervous and honestly a little lost — and I walked out with a finished book I'm beyond proud of, and what feels like a lifelong friend. Sean is AMAZING. And I don't throw that word around. From day one, he treated my book like it was his own. This wasn't just editing — he helped me restructure, rewrite, and rethink pieces of my memoir in ways that made it so much stronger, and he did it all while protecting my...

Aimee is an editing rockstar! She is thorough, timely, and a great communicator. Her edits are clear, easy to incorporate, and provide useful explanation when helpful. She's my dream editor. Highly recommend!

Conrad did an amazing job. His insights were sharp, with a clear focus on each item that merits attention. His suggestions were clear, simple to implement, and always showed a great degree of objectivity. I wrote screenplays for several years. The professionals who provided feedback in the industry were ruthless to the point of being simply rude and destructive. It always felt as if their job was to systematically destroy your confidence as a writer instead of providing objective feedback. ...

Jonathan exceeded every expectation I had for a developmental editor. From the very beginning, he approached my memoir with genuine care, professionalism, and respect for my voice. Rather than rewriting my story, he strengthened it while preserving the heart and authenticity of my writing. His editorial feedback was thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging. He didn't simply point out areas for improvement—he explained his reasoning, offered valuable suggestions, and helped me become a better ...

Dom has a long list of excellent reviews for good reason. He is the consummate professional, an active listener, a coach, and a cheerleader, imploring you to achieve better results. AI cannot replicate his counsel. 6 stars!

If you are reading this review because, like me a few months ago, you are dipping your toes into getting professional help with your book, then all I can say is DO IT! I read through all of Mark’s reviews, and I knew he was the type of editor I wanted and needed. From the moment I made contact, I felt at ease. He is enthusiastic and genuine, but he doesn’t sugar-coat either. The thing I found with Mark is that he really understands the journey. I do not know the writing world, and I was hone...

Megan created a cover that presents the suspense of my novel in a unique way, while also capturing a secret of the story. Megan is such a great communicator and I was never left wondering where we were in the project. I was proud to include her name as the designer of my cover in my published novel.

This was my second book working with Mozelle. She is fantastic. I am never in the dark. I always know what to expect with her because of her great communication. I have learned so much with her. She doesn't just send back files and leave you to figure out anything. Her explanations are extremely thorough, and I really feel good with each interaction. I will hire her every time if I am able.

Working with Rebecca Allen on my manuscript, The Case of Lord Simon, was an absolute game-changer. This was my first novel and my first time working with an editor, and Rebecca made the entire process feel both professional and approachable—from her clear communication to her thoughtful, meticulous edit. Her copy edit was thorough without being heavy-handed. She strengthened clarity, consistency, and flow while preserving my voice and the historical tone of the book. Her comments were specif...

Shannon was wonderful to work with and did an excellent job with the developmental edits and copy edits for my debut novel. The style sheet was spot on, the developmental feedback was thorough and extremely helpful in identifying plot holes and inconsistencies, and her copy editing seemed to catch every one of my numerous grammatical mistakes. I've already booked my second book with her for later this year!

Working with Jane Simmonds, really made a difference in my writing. She is kind, professional, timely, and gives really honest feedback, that I found to be supportive. These pages and works we put out, usually come from the heart, and to have that balance between editing for larger groups, and supportive feedback is priceless. I would highly recommend working with Jane. With Aloha, Author E.O. Worth

Agatha’s dev edit on Unbidden is the kind of work that makes you feel both seen as a writer and capable as a craftsperson. She read my manuscript like a reader and then diagnosed it like an editor, with total command of narrative mechanics (pacing, viewpoint discipline, structure), plus a sharp instinct for what my story is really about: the terrifying intimacy of being “used” by something bigger than you. Her notes are deeply specific, actionable, and cross-referenced in a way that makes rev...

I can't say enough good things about working with Collette. She took the vision for my very first book Be Good to Yourself — a 100-day guided journal rooted in the dahlia as a symbol of blooming and radical self-compassion — and brought it to life more beautifully than I imagined. The color palette, the delicate line-art florals, the way she color-coded each phase of the journal with its own subtle tab system... every detail feels intentional and elevated. She has a genuine gift for translati...

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