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Mairi B.

Mairi B.

Scottish editor and proofreader in Austria. Six years of freelancing for indie authors, SPCK, IVP and T&T Clark. Patient, curious and kind.

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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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Editor, Proofreader and Writer with over 20 years' experience in the publishing industry - biographies, fiction, music & education.

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I’m passionate about helping authors get their books to publication standard. I focus on genre fiction, mainly romance and crime, and memoir

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Zeynep S.

Senior Literary Agent & Developmental Editor Specializing in Literary Fiction, Memoir, and YA

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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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A passionate and dedicated copy-editor and proofreader specialising in books on IT, children's fiction, history and transport.

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I'm a 30-year professional word nerd! Let me help you polish your prose into a sparkly, irresistible gem.

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Rhodri O.

Friendly copy editor/proofreader who enjoys working with fellow writers to help unlock their book's potential.

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Margaret M.

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

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YoungJu has been impressive with her professionalism, knowledge in book and cover design, and book formatting. She has, also, taught me a few things about book design that no amount of googling had taught me. I truly appreciate all the effort she has put into my very first children's picture book. Without you it wouldn't come together at all. I would 100% recommend YoungJu to anyone who's embarking on a self-publishing journey and needs help with interior book formatting and cover design! She...

Andy delivered an excellent interior layout and cover design. He was responsive, detail-oriented, and patient through multiple refinements, including adjustments for spiral binding and final indexing integration. The finished product is clean, professional, and precisely aligned with the functional intent of the book. I appreciated his clear communication and execution throughout the process and would gladly work with him again on future projects.

I feel so lucky to have found Carolyn as my editor! Not only did she help to shape my book into something proud of, but her process felt truly collaborative and encouraging. How she characterized my voice was exactly how I wanted it to come across. I appreciate Carolyn's ability to keep my style alive while also making the book polished and powerful! If you are in need of a skilled editor who genuinely cares about you and your work, look no further.

Working with Frances was one of the best decisions I made for my manuscript. From the beginning, she gave me honest, constructive feedback that really pushed me as a writer, which was exactly what I needed. Her notes were thoughtful and clear, and she never just pointed out what wasn’t working without explaining why, in a way that clicked for me. She was responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I felt very supported and could tell she genuinely loves what...

I've worked with several editors on previous books, and Kevin has proved to be the best ever. He did an exceptional job for me and I can't say enough about his editing skills, genre knowledge and insights. He is a talented editor who sees the big picture while being able to find the seemingly inconsequential details that can make or break a great book. With degrees in English Lit. and several years of writing experience, I still missed a mistake as basic as changing (by one letter), the last...

Working with Julia has been an invaluable experience. Julia provided a clear, insightful, and highly professional evaluation of my novel draft. Her feedback pinpointed the areas that needed development and offered practical guidance that strengthened the manuscript considerably. I was especially impressed by her ability to understand the story’s core and offer focused, actionable recommendations. I highly recommend her editorial services and look forward to working with her again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ethan was wonderful to work with! He was professional, prompt, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire process. He brought clarity and structure to our project while still respecting our voice and vision. Communication was always easy, and he delivered high-quality work right on time. I would absolutely recommend working with Ethan and hope to collaborate again in the future! —Stacy M.

I had the pleasure of working with Roberta to edit my book and design the cover, and I can't recommend her enough. She was incredibly patient and understanding, especially since I had lots of questions as a first-time author. Roberta worked within my budget and went above and beyond to help me with the formatting and overall presentation of my book. Thanks to her support and expertise, I felt confident and supported every step of the way. I'm so grateful for her help and highly recommend her ...

Working with John was a fantastic experience. He brought a sharp editorial eye, offered thoughtful suggestions without changing my voice, and truly helped elevate my manuscript. His attention to detail, professionalism, and understanding of story structure made this a smooth and rewarding collaboration. Highly recommend.

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...

I had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Phillip Dannels on my book cover! I was initially drawn to Phillip’s art style and the quality of work in his portfolio, especially his previous book covers. From start to finish, he was a great and responsive communicator and truly a wonderful collaborator. What really set Phillip apart was the way he worked specific details from my story into the different layers of the cover, making the artwork feel deeply connected to my book. Every ti...

I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Ed working on my novel. Not only did he pick up on important grammatical issues which would benefit from alteration, but he also showed an extremely thorough engagement with my novel’s plot and character development. His comments were always insightful and supportive, and I found myself agreeing with nearly all of his suggestions. In the process of going through his edits, I felt I learnt new ways to improve my writing. His overall report also demonstra...

Working with Adrienne was an absolutely transformative experience for my manuscript. She was amazing and far more than just helpful; she possesses a unique talent for seeing the bigger picture of a story. When I came to her, my plot was a collection of disconnected ideas and scenes. Adrienne skillfully helped me weave those threads together into a cohesive and compelling narrative. Her insights into structuring the story were invaluable. She identified where the pacing lagged, suggested turn...

What an extremely excellent developmental editor you are, Martha! I believe you were sent to me by no other than Divine Providence. Your editorial wisdom, persistence, and human compassion helped this manuscript become what i always dreamed it would be: a tale of resilience despite challenging times. Your attention to detail, your eagle eye ...your diligence in keeping me up to date. I cannot thank you enough for bringing this manuscript to life. I am sure that my agent will appreciate what...

Anne took the rough draft of my first scholarly book manuscript and helped me ready it for submission. Because it is my first book and I am not an academic, I needed a lot of help with the references. Anne's knowledge and experience was invaluable. She helped me clarify technical points that required fine tuning and was exceptionally thorough with her editing. I accepted her proposed changes largely across the board because she had put much effort into trying to understand my novel posits an...

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