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Jessica S.

Jessica S.

Meticulous nonfiction copy editor since 2014. Specialize in health and self-discovery, help authors enhance their writing to wow readers.

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Gary B.

Gary B.

Experienced fiction editor, available for developmental editing, book coaching, and copyediting. Founder of the award-winning Influx Press.

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Edward W.

Sensitive, skilful and sharp-eyed editor for major and independent publishers. From concept to completion, I'm your book's new best friend.

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Daina L.

I have enjoyed working as an editor, proofreader, and manuscript assessor for over twenty years.

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Eve P.

Award-winning Simon and Schuster author. Former lit agent. Polishing manuscripts to perfection for 20 years. Specialize in queries/synopses.

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Beth B.

A copy editor with 30 years' experience working for Men's Health, Hearst, and more. As one editor said of me, "The stupid stuff stops HERE."

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Sam F.

Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.

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Val R.

Literary Agent, acquiring editor, & author with 10+ years of experience specializing in YA and adult character-driven storytelling.

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Katherine S.

Quick and efficient proofreader with experience of all genres, lengths and budgets. Likes whisky.

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Ian S.

I'm an Australian writer and editor living in Greece. Apart from books, my passions are walking, swimming, wine, and photography.

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Philip was meticulous and masterful in his editing of my manuscript of my memoir. The grammar and spelling fixes were done uniformly, and I was provided with an extensive and exhaustive style sheet as a reference for myself, as well as whatever hands the manuscript might pass through in the future. In regards to the syntax, he pored over the entire thing and polished and streamlined the prose in a way that wasn't just economical and efficient, but artistic and lyrical. He also identified any ...

Lyndsey Smith did an excellent job reviewing my manuscript, delivering her feedback in a very timely manner. Her focus on word choice, grammar, and syntax was exceptional. Thanks to her thorough work, I feel confident that my final manuscript is ready for submission to agents and publishing houses. She even caught several errors that I would have never noticed on my own. I am extremely pleased with her services and confident that I made the right choice in hiring her. Thanks, Lyndsey. Giul...

Lynne Walker is an exceptionally talented editor whose precision and insight elevated every page of my manuscript while preserving my voice. She completed an inline edit for me, and her comments were sharp, constructive, and always grounded in a deep understanding of tone and rhythm. Working with her was seamless. She’s professional, punctual, and consistently responsive. Every exchange reflected her care and commitment to excellence. Lynne brought not only skill but genuine respect f...

Working with Erin has been an absolute joy. She is a truly great professional — thoughtful, insightful, and incredibly thorough. Her editorial feedback on The Brayhill Chronicles was clear, constructive, and full of care. Erin managed to highlight exactly what needed refining while keeping my confidence in the story intact. She gave me more than one real lightbulb moment — those “of course!” insights that instantly make everything click. What I appreciated most was her ability to point out th...

I handed Daniel a manuscript and a whole lot of nervous energy. He handed back a beautifully formatted book — and, more importantly, a sense of calm I didn't expect. From day one, he provided FAQs and clear guidance that made the process transparent and approachable. His responsiveness and genuine support throughout the project turned what could have been a stressful first self-publishing experience into something I actually enjoyed. Highly recommend.

I worked with Sabrina Milazzo on the interior design and typesetting for my debut novel, and I am thrilled with the result! Sabrina is both very knowledgeable and personable, easy to collaborate with and extremely patient. I had pretty much no clue about any of what goes into the interior design process, and I found all of Sabrina's explanations clear and concise. Giving me clarity on different aspects of the decisions involved, and how they impact the overall design as we moved forward step ...

I appreciated the professional way John handled my essay. It was a pleasure working with him, and I loved the editing work he did for me.

Leander proofread my academic book. I found working with him a pleasant part of my publishing process. He made helpful suggestions in terms of prose clarity. He worked conscientiously to maintain a beneficial balance between my personal prose style and his, seeing as we each come from different Anglophone countries.

Kourtney was an absolute delight to work with. I literally looked through hundreds of portfolios before I came across hers and knew instantly by her art style that she was perfect for my project. I knew the art would be exceptional, but I wasn't expecting someone who actually took what I was trying to do to heart and made every image more stunning than the last. She was beyond easy to communicate with, diligent in her efforts with keeping me up to date with where things were in the process, a...

Title: Exceptional designer and collaborator Working with Andy was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a first-time author navigating the design process, I had plenty of ideas but very little experience translating those ideas into an actual book cover. Andy was incredibly patient throughout the process. He took the time to listen, interpret my thinking, and guide me through the creative decisions without ever making the process feel overwhelming. What impressed me most was ...

Megan was an absolute joy to work with! My project was a complicated one with lots of quotes, images, and even recipes. It needed to have the look of a vintage book, which she accomplished with embellished letters for the beginning of each chapter as well as antiquing for the page backgrounds. She was professional in every way, patient with corrections, and punctual with my deadline. I have another book in preparation and I look forward to working with her again. Great job all the way around!

Outstanding Review for Shradha Biyani I truly appreciate the exceptional work Shradha Biyani has done in helping me with my book editing. From the moment we began working together, Shradha impeccably got down to business with my manuscript without delay. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication were immediately evident. Shradha exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Her pricing was fair and thoughtfully calibrated to fit my approval without any need for negotiation, which...

Working with Stephanie has been an incredibly positive experience. From the beginning, she was kind, compassionate, and deeply attuned to the needs of both my manuscript and me as a writer. She went above and beyond to offer guidance that was not only professional and insightful but also tailored to exactly what I needed — even when I wasn’t sure what that was myself. Stephanie created a space that felt safe, encouraging, and respectful, which was especially important to me given the persona...

Blair's skills were outstanding! She took my messy manuscript and turned it into a much better book. The Zoom call was a big plus as it allowed us to discuss messages, answer questions and dialog on my story. Highly recommended!!

Emma was incredibly thoughtful, generous, and sharp in her feedback. She spent hours on the phone with me going over my synopsis beat by beat, and it was clear she had really sat with the project beforehand. She understood the heart of the story immediately and helped me see where to raise the stakes, strengthen the momentum, and clarify the big structural turning points. What I appreciated most was how collaborative the conversation felt, Emma didn’t impose a vision, but asked smart, probin...

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