The best publishing professionals for hire

Kim ★★★★★

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Recognised professional line/copy editor of sci-fi, fantasy, humour, crime, chicklit & MG fiction. I work on one narrative at a time.

Services:

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Allen & Unwin
• Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA)

Conor ★★★★★

San Francisco, CA, USA

A transplant from Hollywood, I love working w/ writers of all formats to take stories to the next level, particularly in speculative fiction

Services:

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

• Fox Broadcasting Company
• Original Film
• Eleven11 Productions
• Self-employed

Gregory ★★★★★

Deerfield, MA, USA

I've been in publishing for more than 30 years as a fact checker, reporter, writer, editor, proofreader, and copy editor.

Services:

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Disney Publishing Worldwide

Marina ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

I am an award-winning designer/art director with over 20 years experience in helping authors bring their vision to life.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics, History, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Amazon
• Melville House
• Elle Decor

Sylvia ★★★★★

Santa Rosa, CA, USA

I have worked with houses such as HarperOne, Parragon, and Simon and Schuster. I particularly enjoy editing sci-fi and fantasy (YA+adult).

Services:

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Candida ★★★★★

Leeds, UK

A copy editor of contemporary fiction, mystery/thriller and fantasy based in the UK.

Services:

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Alexa ★★★★★

Hoboken, NJ, USA

Rom-com/beach read enthusiast and former full-time fiction editor here, eager to help elevate your manuscript and make your characters shine

Services:

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Folio Literary Management
• Simon & Schuster UK

Andy ★★★★★

San Francisco, CA, USA

I'm a bestselling writer and researcher specializing in communication, business, self-help, and parenting. I work with top publishers.

Services:

Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, Business & Management, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• HeadsUp Labs
• Trial by Science Blog
• Pitch Anything
• Talking to Teens
• Self-employed

George ★★★★★

Charleston, SC, USA

I'm a highly experienced and award-winning book designer. I specialize in non-fiction covers and layouts.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Advantage | ForbesBooks

Tess ★★★★★

Melbourne, Australia

Attention-grabbing book cover design ~ On time and on budget. Specialising in business non-fiction.

Services:

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Design, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wiley

Erin ★★★★★

Madison, WI, USA

I'm a children's author and long-time editor of children's books, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to advice and activity books.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• American Girl/Mattel

David ★★★★★

Leeds, UK

I specialise in long-form content such as books, ebooks, and training products. I particularly enjoy memoirs and business titles.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Emily ★★★★★

I am a picture book author/illustrator. I love working with other authors, helping them bring their stories to life with my illustrations.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Thembalitsha Foundation

Rose ★★★★★

London, UK

Editor and proofreader of trade non-fiction, formerly at Thames & Hudson. I'll make detailed, sensitive edits that let your work shine.

Services:

Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Entertainment, Design, and Comics Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Thames & Hudson
• The Green Economics Institute

Francesca ★★★★★

Illustrator with 15 years of experience specialized in cover illustrations, children's and educational books,interested in adults books too.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Classics, Biographies & Memoirs, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• White Star Kids (Italy)
• Kalimat Group (UAE)
• Al-Hadaek Group (Lebanon)
• Lattes Editore
• Mondadori Education

Kathrin ★★★★★

Master Fiction Ghostwriter of 160+ Books, Specializing in Fantasy and Sci-Fi. Are You Ready for Your Next Hit Series? Let's Make Some Magic.

Services:

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, Military Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Exquisite Darkness Press
• Self-employed

Niall ★★★★★

London, United Kingdom

I focus on non-fiction development editing and editorial assessment. History, economics. business, 'big ideas'. Best-selling author and PhD.

Services:

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• London School of Economics & University of Warwick
• Freelance
• ThinkWrite
• Economist Intelligence Unit