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Glenys N.

Glenys N.

An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.

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Elizabeth O.

Elizabeth O.

Versatile, collaborative fiction and nonfiction editor with 20 years of experience. Published short story and essay writer.

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Sean S.

Sharp-eyed proofreader & publishing exec. 10+ years in print & digital. Specializing in nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, & storytelling.

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Crystal B.

Crystal B.

I write and edit award-winning children's books for publishers. I coach aspiring writers to help them create a professional manuscript.

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Conrad B.

I am a developmental and copy editor/proofreader for Soho Press among other publishers, as well as a script reader in Los Angeles.

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Jon R.

My focus is memoir, upscale fiction and LGTBQ+ in all genres. I run an award-winning publishing house and editing genuinely thrills me.

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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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Matt B.

I'm a literary agent with more than a decade of experience in genres spanning science fiction/fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.

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Peter L.

Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.

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Leila B.

Picture book editor and author (Chronicle, Macmillan, S&S) with 13 years' experience and faith that children's books will change the world!

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Roderick Brydon is a consummate professional! A paragon of design! Though his portfolio and work experience and responsiveness speak for themselves, I will share a bit more! Roderick’s communication is platinum level in terms of effectiveness! He read my design brief on my book cover idea for my novel WHISTLE PUNK FALLS and before the deadline, he produced a design that exceeded what I’d envisioned. His cover design perfectly encapsulates the work’s vibe; not only does it scream “Read Me”, it...

I cannot express how fantastic, Samantha is! From the very beginning, I knew she was the right person from the job when she said she wanted to read my manuscript. Out of all of the cover designers I had talked to she was the ONLY one who offered to read the book for inspiration. All of our meetings were timely and she provided an abundant of information and resources to guide me through the process. Even when I messed up on my end she was very patient and made the necessary fixes. I cannot w...

Laura was absolutely amazing. She was a true professional, patient, polite and kind. All her revisions made sense and she would always leave a comment to clarify a change or propose a solution, all while preserving my voice. We had multiple rounds of editing so that I also had an opportunity to implement some suggestions,clarify some moments, that were not clear, and deal with some overused words, as well as accept/reject the changes. I felt safe, calm and in good hands through the whole pr...

Travis was absolutely GOLDEN throughout this entire process! His intuitive touch brought a level of depth to my novel that I didn’t even know was possible. Every step of the way, he demonstrated incredible patience, integrity, and true professionalism. I can’t recommend him highly enough—if you’re ready to take your work to the next level, Travis is the man. 👏🏿👏🏿

I'm so glad I hired J to do a developmental edit on my debut novel. She's communicative, thorough, and enthusiastic. In addition to advising me on structural hiccups like incomplete transitions and underdeveloped plot points, she corrected some typos and grammatical errors that I'd overlooked. She also took the time to answer the questions I had about her editorial suggestions. I highly recommend working with her!

Shawna was extremely careful, considerate, but fair. Her editing skill is very high, she did thorough work, and put together so much for a very fair price. I would recommend her to anyone. She was excellent to work with and didn't mind that I did not know what I was doing when it came to hiring an editor. She explained everything to me, and overall was a lovely pick that I will certainly be using in the future.

The depth of Laura’s knowledge of the English language is incredible, she is a true craftswoman. She is supportive, generous, and her genuine enthusiasm for my debut novel has given me a much needed confidence boost! The thought of publishing my novel without Laura’s expert attention makes me break out in a cold sweat. I’m looking forward to working with her again. If you want the best, choose Laura.

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...

Working with Christina has been a truly wonderful experience. She handled the project with professionalism and delivered exactly what we had agreed, while the quality of her illustrations exceeded all my expectations. Her work is full of life and perfectly captures the spirit of the stories. The value of her contribution goes far beyond the payment, as her dedication and passion are evident in every detail. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive, clear, and always supportive, makin...

Melissa is absolutely amazing!!!!! Her notes were incredibly thorough and detailed, and she went above and beyond what I expected! She also gave me ideas for taking the project in a new (and exciting!) direction--I've started working on revisions and I'm feeling more inspired than I have in a while! Melissa's feedback is taking my work to a whole new level (and gave me ideas on how to draft and structure future projects!)

Dora has produced eleven drawings all of excellent quality making sense of my script and often working without one. Her drawings bring life to my script and add meaning, Dora always worked in a cooperative friendly manner and was always amenable to any changes or alterations I asked for. I would certainly ask her to work for me again and would recommend her to anyone.

Kellyn was very thorough with my manuscript. She read through it and offered very thoughtful suggestions to bring certain parts to life for the reader. She was very responsive to my messages and checked in regularly. We also had a Zoom call to discuss the book, where I asked her questions and shared ideas, and she responded in real time. It was a great experience working with her, and I look forward to working with her again on future projects. I highly recommend her to any author who wants a...

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!!

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional work you've done on my thriller manuscript. Your editorial expertise has transformed what I thought was a complete story into something far more compelling and polished. From the very first page, your insights revealed layers I hadn't even realized were missing. It was like watching a master craftsperson at work. Your character development notes were particularly invaluable. Editorial artistry at work! The structura...

Chris Fortunato fixed all my mistakes. His suggestions are of great value, I highly recommend him.

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