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Annie K.

Annie K.

Developmental Editor and Line Editor specializing in children's books with experience at Clavis Publishing.

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Sirah J.

Sirah J.

Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.

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Leila B.

Leila B.

Developmental editor and published author of picture books with 13 years' experience, and faith that children's books will change the world!

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Penny S.

Penny S.

Deputy Chief Editor then Director of the Oxford English Dictionary; 23 years at the OUP. Now editing texts for a wide range of authors.

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Amy S.

Amy S.

Friendly, thorough, supportive editor/proofreader for your novel. Experience in romance, historical, LGBTQIA+, mystery, YA, sci-fi, fantasy.

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Alexandra C.

Alexandra C.

Senior Editor currently working at the Master Publisher for Disney and Marvel in the UK. Looking forward to hearing about your project!

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Heloise M.

Heloise M.

With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.

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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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Sarah N.

Creative copy editor and precise proofreader. CIEP member. Providing pure concentration on your book. Medical, memoirs, self-help and more!

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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 have been a professional freelance writer for more than 30 years, so I have high expectations. I understand how to win business and deliver results. Cindy provided A++ service. She was professional and responsive, met the deadlines (delivering early in one instance) and I valued her input and corrections. I also appreciated that she sent a preliminary edit on my 2K word quote submission (without me asking for it) so I could get a sense of how she'd approach the job. No one else was willing ...

Kristen was phenomenal to work with. She helped guide me through the process and never complained when I would ask additional questions. I look forward to working with her again.

Isabella was superb from start to finish. Went above and beyond and provided the work requested well within deadline. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Larissa gave me excellent feedback in her developmental edit, providing ideas that are valuable and actionable. She was truly excited to work with me and saw the vision of my book. She understood my characters and fundamentally respected my ideas, while still challenging me and pushing for higher quality. She offers a round of questions after the edit via Reedsy, which I’m putting together now and I can’t wait to hear what else she has to say. I deeply recommend working with her. I’m definite...

Annemarie was amazing for both the cover design and the formatting, working hard and always being available with all my questions and requests. I can't recommend her more highly, and will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future.

My exchanges with John have been an absolute privilege. He gives honest pointers with kindness, which is most encouraging to new writers. His suggestions weren't just corrections, they were thoughtful enhancements. I feel like I can and should continue with my writing projects. Thank you, John!

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...

I hired Savannah to do a developmental edit on my manuscript. The thought of finding someone to edit my work was intimidating, but Savannah came highly recommended, and it took only one conversation to know she would be the right person to collaborate with. As I write this review, I wish nothing more than to amplify the praise that others have shared. She took exceptional care of my manuscript, and provided invaluable feedback. She was easy to communicate with and provided flexibility in se...

Truly exceptional experience. Miriam gave me insightful, thorough, actionable advice and renewed enthusiasm for a project I'd considered abandoning. This was very good value for the money and honestly one of the better professional investments I've made.

Amazing guide. I am enjoying his support and guidances. Working under the guidance of David on my possible book is both a privilege and a transformative experience. His background as a seasoned novelist, particularly in military and maritime thrillers, brings a level of narrative discipline and structural clarity that is rare to find. What I appreciate most is his ability to respect my voice and subject matter, while still pushing me, constructively, toward better phrasing, sharper dialogue, ...

Jennifer has been amazing to work with. She’s incredibly prompt with her responses, and as a first‑time writer, that meant a lot to me. I was initially worried about feeling discouraged, but Jennifer approached my work with such professionalism and respect for where I am in my writing journey. Her feedback was, supportive, and genuinely helpful. She’s very easy to talk to, and offers ongoing communication throughout the process. I highly recommend her to any writer looking for an editor. Th...

I absolutely loved working with Katerina! I can't believe how well she detailed everything in my mind and made it come to life on the pages. She was very professional, always responsive, and collaborated very well. I highly recommend Katerina, you won't be disappointed!

I cannot express how much I enjoyed working with Nate throughout the entire process of bringing my first book into fruition. From the get go, it was 100% clear that Nate read my book thoroughly, and really understood the intention of my book. Nate then put what was essentially in my brain onto the pages without me having to be overly explanatory about what I was trying to depict through the illustrations, which was greatly appreciated. Through his beautiful illustrations and book design, he t...

Working with Dora has been an absolute pleasure! In addition to her brilliant work as an artist, Dora has consistently demonstrated professionalism and responsiveness. She took my feedback into careful consideration and created a beautiful piece that truly honored my vision. I am so grateful for collaborating with her on my book cover!

Working with Sarah was one of the most important decisions I made in bringing this book to life. She read my manuscript with honesty, precision, and genuine care — not just as an editor but as someone who understood what I was trying to say and helped me say it better. Her notes were direct, specific, and always in service of the story. She never tried to change my voice. She just helped me find where it was strongest and pushed me toward that. If you are serious about your book and want some...

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