Eric Hubler

Eric Hubler – Editor

AP-trained copy editor now editing and proofreading for newsletters, university-affiliated authors, and of course my fab Reedsy clients!

Overview

Nonfiction has been my thing since college, when I was reading Joan Didion, Ryszard Kapuściński, Philip Caputo, Tom Wolfe, and Hunter S. Thompson. I was a feature writing intern at The Washington Post and The Boston Globe and a staff reporter at The Denver Post, and I got into long-form editing as a staff writer/editor with an education nonprofit.

Now I'm full-time freelance so the moment I take on a gig, it becomes the most important thing on my calendar and you become my most important client ever.

If it's an agent you're after, we'll polish your proposal and sample chapters. If self-publishing, we'll ensure the entire manuscript is in perfect shape to move into layout. I'll provide a sample edit so you can judge, risk-free, if my skills meet your needs. Options include copyediting, developmental critique, stylistic editing, structural editing, line editing, academic editing, and proofreading.

I'm a member of ACES, Editors Canada, the Editorial Freelancers Association, and the Apostrophe Protection Society. I have a BA in semiotics from Brown University and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University.

"You're the first person I've ever showed any of my writing to, which was a scary step for me, but your advice and guidance is already helping this thing take shape in my mind." — First-time writer

"As a published author, I’ve worked with several editors over the years and Eric is one of the best. He digs deep to understand content, has a great eye for ways to make any text better, and doesn’t let anything slip past him. He’s also a great writer himself, so he can lend a hand with a better turn of a phrase as needed. I’d recommend Eric to anyone in need of freelance writing or editing." — Nonprofit CEO

"I wrote a 500-page history while quarantined with a working spouse and a two-year-old. I was in no mood to manage manuscript preparation on my own. Eric rid the MS of typos and formatting inconsistencies, even in difficult technical terminology. He made wording suggestions that respected my subject and style and returned everything ahead of schedule, shaving weeks if not months off the process.” — University professor

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference History Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (AUS) English (AUS) English (CAN) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2022 — Present
Improving the quality and readability of books, professional development courses, and newsletters.

McREL International

Jun, 2017 — Jun, 2022 (about 5 years)
Developmental editing, line editing, and manuscript preparation of books for educators.

Centura Health

Nov, 2015 — Jan, 2017 (about 1 year)
Obtained interviews for executives and clinicians with local and national outlets.

Self-employed

Jun, 2009 — Nov, 2015 (over 6 years)
Wrote copy for brands including Smashburger, CU-Denver, and Metropolitan State University.

National MS Society

Oct, 2007 — Jun, 2009 (over 1 year)
Wrote web copy, direct mail campaigns, and educational materials.

Mizel Arts and Culture Center

Jan, 2006 — Oct, 2007 (over 1 year)
Provided marketing, copywriting, and public relations support to regional arts center.

The Denver Post

Dec, 1998 — Apr, 2005 (over 6 years)
Earned nearly 1,000 bylines covering health care, schools, and energy.

Portfolio

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Tbilisi

Kelleen Hubbs

Harlan Atlas Editions

Take a journey through the centuries in this photographic album of Tbilisi, the 1,500-year-old capital of Georgia. Stand in the dusty square where Silk Road travelers once rested their weary f... read more
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Inside USAid: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance

Brown, Clifford

MindStir Media

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Hope is a Plan: Rethinking Hospice Care

DeRosa, Jennifer

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation

Kanter St. Amour, S. Lucia

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing

Eric has 25 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

Mitch M.

Mitch M.

May, 2026

Pinned
I honestly don’t even know where to start. Eric is the perfect collaborative partner. He adjusted his process to work with me, especially since I’m not an editor and my writing style is unconventional and deeply rooted in lived experience. Eric challenged me to think about things I hadn’t conside...
Read more
Eric H.
Mitch, thank you for these incredibly kind words. The beauty of Reedsy is that we can work with people who aren't yet professional writers but deserve to be, and you sure fit that description. I kn...
Read more
Siobhan G.

Siobhan G.

Feb, 2026

Pinned
Eric was patient and very professional when working with me, an inexperienced author. My transcript needed more work than he had guessed but he took it all in stride, meticulously checking my references and providing much needed guidance. I am forever grateful to have found him.
Eric H.
Siobhan, your book is one of the most important pieces of writing I have ever read and I hope it reaches the audience that needs it. True, it was a lot of work, but the reason I was excited you cho...
Read more
Kelleen H.

Kelleen H.

Jun, 2023

Pinned
I am so grateful to Eric for his help in this process. This is my first book and I needed a lot of guidance, which he very generously gave. Eric is meticulous. Nothing gets by him, and the insight he has offered has been invaluable. Eric will be my go-to editor for any future projects.
Eric H.
I'm so happy you chose me for this edit, Kelleen! I learned a lot (I think we both did) and I look forward to impressing guests with a copy of Tbilisi: Then and Now on my coffee table. Because of t...
Read more
Erika W.

Erika W.

Apr, 2026

Eric was thoughtful and responsive. His feedback strengthened my work and he went above and beyond to navigate the world of publishers and agents, which was all new to me.
Eric H.
We’re done??? Your writing is so gorgeous, I want to keep reading! Please keep me posted on your progress!
Ramzi S.

Ramzi S.

Feb, 2026

Eric demonstrated professionalism, clarity, and strong attention to detail throughout the project. In addition to thorough proofreading, he provided thoughtful editing suggestions that improved clarity and consistency while respecting the original voice of the book. His structured and careful app...
Read more
Eric H.
I'm very grateful you hired me and very grateful for this review, Ramzi. Also grateful for my newfound appreciation of facilities managers!

Sign up to read more reviews

Create a free Reedsy account to connect with Eric and thousands of other publishing professionals on Reedsy.

Most recent contributions

What, in your opinion, is the most important job of a developmental editor?

As a liaison between author and audience, developmental editor needs to hold three perspectives at once: the writer's, the reader's, and their own. Then of course there are the characters' perspectives. That's a lot of thoughts and points of view to have in one's head at one time! The developmen...
Read more

What types of writing courses or workshops have been most beneficial for your development?

I have been taking online editing courses through Simon Fraser University and have found the course content to be helpful with my Reedsy work. For example, I proposed a developmental edit on a historical novel that really was not ready for copyediting, the author agreed, and the transformation fr...
Read more

How do you handle feedback from authors who may be resistant to revisions or suggestions?

I provided copyediting on a coffee-table-style book that didn't have a ton of text, but the text it did have could sometimes be complicated because of the way the author handled non-English terms. In some instances a word could be written four different ways: the original non-English spelling; an...
Read more

Professionals similar to Eric

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

Lauren MacGowan

Lauren M.

Copyeditor and proofreader specialising in non-fiction and academic books for children and adults. I can't wait to work with you!

Dumfries, Scotland, UK

100% reply rate

View profile
Charlotte Regan

Charlotte R.

15+ years' experience as an editor and publisher. I am adept at writing, development editing, copyediting and proofreading.

London, UK

75% reply rate

View profile
Gregory Dobie

Gregory D.

I am an experienced nonfiction editor specializing in art publications, academic titles, educational materials, and self-help/trade books.

San Antonio, TX, USA

100% reply rate

View profile