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Jonathan S.

Jonathan S.

I've spent 20 years editing debuts and bestsellers for traditional and self-published authors, as well as thoughtful agent queries.

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Dennis K.

Dennis K.

Manuscript Editor and Proofreader. Your partner for a book that is clear, compelling, and a pleasure to read.

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Emily K.

Emily K.

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

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Vanessa C.

Vanessa C.

I'm an award-winning Young Adult and Children's author who works as a literary consultant/editor in all genres, specialising in YA fiction.

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Tom K.

Tom K.

Bring the power of my decades of editing experience to your manuscript. Special expertise in copy editing and proofreading. No AI, please.

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Margaret M.

Margaret M.

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

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Annie K.

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

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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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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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Daina L.

Daina L.

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

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Working with Tina has been one of the most meaningful and transformative parts of my publishing journey. She is that rare kind of editor who brings equal parts mastery, intuition, and genuine care to every page. Her feedback was never just technical — it was clarifying, grounding, and deeply attuned to the heart of the work. I felt seen, supported, and sharpened in all the right ways. Tina doesn’t simply polish a manuscript; she elevates it. She listens for the soul of the book, protects its...

So impressed with the whole experience working with Matthew. He was really outstanding throughout the process, went way above and beyond on everything from explaining every feature or use of the site to setting up or connecting to other related sites or services, and his extra work on the design. His communication was so clear and thorough, truly felt his care about the project. And the end result was tremendous and really fit my book and its world. Definitely looking forward to working with...

I used David for a developmental edit, and the feedback he produced was fantastic. He identified numerous issues I was already aware of, but also highlighted others I hadn’t been able to spot myself. I knew my draft wasn’t where I wanted it to be, but I couldn’t pinpoint why. David summarised the problems brilliantly and provided a clear structure I can use to polish my manuscript to a professional level. His feedback was extensive, fair, and constructive, never nitpicking. I would strongly r...

Where can I begin? Conni has helped me truly transform my writing and my book. When we began collaborating, I had about 3 chapters written and the structure figured out, but once I started working with Conni, my book was elevated. She helped me (and pushed me because I was a bit unsure) to create more structure and predictability to the book and chapters. I went from "I don't want to spoon-feed my readers" to thinking "well I do have to explain it because they can't read my mind." The structu...

Sakshi was a fantastic collaborator in bringing my project and vision to life. We went through several rounds of edits, and she consistently took constructive feedback with professionalism and care, delivering results that matched exactly what I had envisioned. I would gladly work with her again and highly recommend her to other authors.

This was my second time working with Saranne, and it is always a pleasure. She went line by line through my manuscript with me, and it was truly a delight to collaborate with her again. Our sessions are productive and focused, yet the time flies by because she makes the process enjoyable. We worked diligently, and at the same time we had a lot of fun. Saranne takes her work seriously—as if the book were her own—and her care, attention to detail, and commitment really show. I am very pleased w...

Veronica did an outstanding job bringing the vision for Social Media Melted My Brain (and I Still Pressed Post) to life. From the very beginning, she understood the tone and message behind the book and translated that vision into a bold, eye-catching design that perfectly captures its humor and commentary. Her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to take abstract ideas and turn them into visually engaging artwork made the entire process feel seamless and collaborative. What impressed...

Peter was excellent to work with throughout the editorial process for Governance by Design. He presented as a professional, thoughtful and communicative with brought a high level of editorial expertise to the project process. One of the things I appreciated most was his ability to strengthen clarity, flow, structure, and readability while still preserving my authentic voice and the deeper themes woven throughout the book. The subject matter often involved complex ideas around governance, le...

My experience with Matt exceeded every expectation I had! He didn’t just help improve my graphic novel; he taught me how to think like a graphic novelist. From scripting and layout to visualization and industry terminology, he generously shared his knowledge and caught issues I didn’t even know existed. The transformation from my original draft to where the project is now is honestly mind-blowing. His feedback was thoughtful, clear, and empowering. If you’re serious about learning and levelin...

Working with Tina was an exceptional experience. Her editing was precise, thoughtful, and incredibly efficient — she delivered the project much earlier than expected and with outstanding quality. She understood my writing instantly, improved clarity without changing my voice, and formatted the entire book in a clean, professional APA style. I especially appreciated her suggestions regarding visuals and structure, which showed how deeply she understood the material. Tina’s communication was ...

Her effort stands out for its compassion and care in handling difficult material. She approached the subject with a genuine sense of empathy, taking the time to understand the emotional weight of the story and the people behind it. Her ability to grapple with the way the book connects with the audience was extremely valuable, nothing feels forced or exploitative, and the harder moments are treated with honesty and respect. Her ability to relate to complex, military jargonesse, and emotion...

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.

I enjoyed meeting Adam and working with him on my PB. He provided resources in his initial assessment, provided justification where he has questions and he didn't make assumptions on the characters. We had a virtual meeting and I was able to provide the answers and context regarding my characters and where my story could go. Adam left me with realistic hope that my story could be further explored to become an essential, relatable tale that would be enjoyed by many audiences.

I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From our initial communication through project completion, he maintained exceptional professionalism throughout the entire process. The quality of his line editing was outstanding. He caught inconsistencies, improved sentence flow, and tightened my prose without losing my voice as an author. The manuscript came back significantly stronger while still feeling authentically mine. I would definitely recommend Kevin to other authors looking for pr...

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...

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