Hannah Gramson

Hannah Gramson – Editor

Kind, professional, and thorough copy editor with 7+ years of experience, specializing in historical fiction, rom-coms, and mysteries.

Overview

I’ve been a freelance copy editor and proofreader for over 6 years, working with independent authors and publishing houses, including Penguin Random House and Scholastic. I specialize in romantic comedies, mysteries/thrillers, historical fiction, and fantasy for middle grade, YA, and adult audiences.

I’m passionate about helping authors polish their prose and produce the best version of their story. As a copy editor, I correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors to enhance readability, all while preserving your unique voice! I’ll also flag story inconsistencies and perform fact-checking the accuracy of real names, places, dates, and other facts. I provide a comprehensive style sheet to help maintain consistency in both style and content throughout the manuscript. My goal is to bring out the best in your story while making the editing process seamless and enjoyable!

**Before sending a request, please note that I base my rates on the Freelance Editors Association's fair compensation rates for professional copyediting. If someone is offering significantly lower rates than the EFA recommends, they're likely inexperienced.**

Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction Historical Romance Horror Middle Grade Romantic Comedy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2019 — Present
I work as a freelance copy editor and proofreader for independent authors. As a freelance editor, I: • Edit fiction manuscripts based on house style guide and CMOS • Fix grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors to improve readability while maintaining the author's voice • Flag story inconsistencies, non-inclusive language, and misused terms/phrases • Create extensive style sheets to ensure consist style throughout manuscripts • Perform standard fact-checking of names, place names, dates, and other facts

Scholastic

May, 2024 — Present

Penguin Random House

Feb, 2023 — Present

Portfolio

What a Nightmare

Faubion, Rebekah

Berkley

Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Ancestral Shadows: A Rosalind Schmidt Genealogical Mystery

Dalhaimer Bartkowski, Anna

Infinite Adventure Publishing

Copy Editing
The Devil Knows Her Name

Vair, C. N.

Berkley

Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment
Bandy

Hipkins, Craig Robert

Editorial Assessment
Somebody Worth Killing

Payne, Jessica

Berkley

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
A Legacy of Blood and Bone

Abecassis, Millie

Brick & Bloom

Proofreading
Showmance: A Novel

Beguelin, Chad

Penguin Books

Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment
Night for Day

Lim, Roselle

Ace

Proofreading
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Midnight Manor (Twisted Trails)

Cosgrove, Fionna

Fionna Cosgrove

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
A Wild and Heavenly Place

Oliveira, Robin

G.P. Putnam's Sons

Proofreading
Long Way Down (ADDICTED SERIES)

Ritchie, Krista

Berkley

Proofreading
The Lovers

Faubion, Rebekah

Berkley

Copy Editing
Wedding Dashers

McBreen, Heather

Berkley

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Love at First Book

McKinlay, Jenn

Berkley

Copy Editing
Indian Burial Ground

Medina, Nick

Berkley

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Village in the Dark

Yamashita, Iris

Berkley

Copy Editing
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date (Bright Falls)

Herring Blake, Ashley

Berkley

Copy Editing

Hannah has 8 reviews

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Taylor P.

Taylor P.

Apr, 2026

As a debut, independent author, finding an editor was a scary experience. Finding Hannah was the best thing to happen to my story. During my copy edit, her work demonstrated a care for the craft and a talent for preserving character voice while ensuring the structural integrity of the author's w...
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Helen E.

Helen E.

Mar, 2026

Hannah did a line edit on my 109K word debut novel, and I am extremely happy I found her. I thought my manuscript was in good shape, but she found A LOT of mistakes my eyes didn't see. She also fact checked it, and saved me from some truly embarrassing mistakes! I think every writer should budg...
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Emilia L.

Emilia L.

Mar, 2026

Hannah is amazing! She gave amazing feedback for a newcomer to the writing game like me. She's very patient, kind and passionate about her work and it shows!
Keegan B.

Keegan B.

Mar, 2026

Hannah's eye for detail and story really stood out in the edit I received. She clearly has a talent and I am blessed to have had her improve my manuscript to the level it is currently at. Money well spent!
Anna B.

Anna B.

Feb, 2026

Hannah Gramson added a touch of magic to my words and deserves an award for proper comma usage. She met my absurdly quick deadline with grace. I will definitely work with her again.

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