The best poetry book editing services

Kelly

Phoenix, United States

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I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Immanence Journal
• Gently Read Literature (GRL)
• International Artist Publishing
• Perseus Books Group
• Self-employed

Laura

New York, NY, United States

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Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Jill Grinberg Literary Management
• Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Pocket Books
• Simon & Schuster
• Penguin USA
• Theater Communications Group

Staci

Raleigh, NC, USA

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Your story matters. Literary editor with 10+ years in memoir, essays & poetry. I help writers bring honesty and craft to the page.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• The Sun Magazine
• NC State Magazine
• NC State University College of Design
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Broadside Literary Arts Magazine
• Northern Illinois University
• Sauk Valley Media

Mona

Boston, MA, USA

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Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Hummingbird Press
• Today Newspaper
• Tin House Books
• Literary Arts/Tin House Books
• Chicago Quarterly Review
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Catamaran Literary Reader
• Santa Cruz Sentinel

Jeff

Portland, OR, USA

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Dynamic, multi-genre writer/editor providing professional developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Fonograf Editions
• various universities
• Independent Publishing Resource Center
• Dikembe Press
• Prairie Schooner

Elizabeth

South Bend, IN, USA

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Twenty years as a copy editor and proofreader of Christian fiction, history, and other nonfiction. I look forward to working with you!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of Notre Dame Press
• National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
• Moody's Analytics

Annemarie

Portland, OR, USA

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A thoughtful and dedicated editor with over eight years of experience catching grammatical errors and helping authors bring stories to life.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Women's Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Coffee House Press
• Self-employed

Abi

New York, NY, USA

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Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Pelican Publishing
• Self
• Poetry Northwest Editions

Amanda

Oakland, CA, USA

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Experienced copyeditor of 10+ years editing literary, scholarly, and children's lit. I prioritize partnership, quality, and kindness 📚

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Michigan Publishing, University of Michigan Library
• The MIT Press
• Self-employed
• California Digital Library
• Pleaides: Literature in Context

Aemilia

New York, NY, USA

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Literary Agent representing award winning authors. Query/proposal/manuscript edits, specializing in character driven narratives and pitching

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc.
• Phelps Media Group
• The Paris Review
• La Unidad Latina Foundation

Jenn

Olathe, KS, USA

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Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with ten years in the professional literary world.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• TouchPoint Press

Aaron

Buffalo, NY, USA

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I am Editor in Chief of a literary publication and former English professor who loves all forms of creative writing—both poetry and prose.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• SUNY Erie
• Wild Roof Journal
• Hawkes Learning
• Ohlinger Publishing Services
• The Closed Eye Open

Dakota

New York, NY, USA

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Seasoned editor & published writer with a passion for literature & language—in particular: poetry, essay collections, & children's books

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Atmosphere Press
• Crazyhorse Magazine
• The Georgia Review
• University of Bahrain

Lanette

South Hadley, MA, USA

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Do you have a story to tell? I have 35+ years of professional editing experience and amazing reviews. (Scroll to the bottom to read them.)

Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Janice

Seattle, WA, USA

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Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Fantagraphics Books

David

Tampa, FL, USA

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A fiction/nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years’ experience in journalism. I have an eye for detail and a love of deadlines.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Various

Kristin

Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

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I'm a published poet who wants to make your writing sing. I specialize in copy editing and line editing fiction and poetry.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Romance.

Work experience:

• New Degree Press
• Self-employed
• Quiz & Quill Literary Magazine
• Wexner Center for the Arts
• The Comic Book Project
• Otterbein University
• Gordon Square Review
• Literary Cleveland