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Parul

Parul 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Professional editor with 10 years of experience at Random House, Quercus. Cofounder: London Writers' Salon. Genre: Thrillers, NonFiction, YA

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Random House
  • Quercus/ now Hachette
  • Cornerstones
  • London Writers' Salon
  • Eccles Fisher
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Colm

Colm 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Freelance developmental editor, with a focus on thriller and contemporary fiction, memoir non-fiction, and LGBTQ+ writing.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • RateSetter
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Jenny

Jenny 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Experienced editor of writing for children and adults (fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelties) through all stages of editing.

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

Work experience:

  • Hot Key Books
  • Walker Books
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Sue

Sue 5 star rating

London, UK

Editor and award-winning author, 20+ years in UK and NZ publishing. Ex Dorling Kindersley and Pearson. Meticulous, fun and kind.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Pearson
  • Dorling Kindersley (London, UK)
  • Self-employed
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Louise

Louise 5 star rating

London, UK

As an experienced book editor and accredited coach, I will support, encourage and motivate you to achieve your writing and publishing goals.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Psychology, Travel, Business & Management, Architecture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Team Media
  • Various
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Billi-Dee

Billi-Dee 5 star rating

London, UK

Commercial fiction editor supporting authors to shape ideas, strengthen narratives, and bring their books into readers' hands.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Bookouture, Hachette UK
  • Bad Form Review
  • Self-employed
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Charlotte

Charlotte 5 star rating

London, UK

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

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Pearson
  • Rhinegold Publishing
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Steph

Steph 5 star rating

London, UK

Currently editing at Penguin Random House. Editor, copyeditor, proofreader and writer specialising in children's books.

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

Work experience:

  • Walker Books
  • Pan Macmillan
  • Penguin Random House
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Harriet

Harriet 5 star rating

London, UK

A commercially minded, creative editor and publisher with almost a decade of experience working in both literary and commercial fiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Bookouture, Hachette
  • Pushkin Press
  • Oneworld Publications
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Lucy

Lucy 5 star rating

London, UK

Award-winning developmental editor specialising in middle grade, YA and fantasy. Experience with Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Bonnier.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

  • Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Wonderbly
  • n/a
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Lydia

Lydia 5 star rating

London, UK

Former agent and Audible commissioner of NYT Bestsellers with 12 years experience. All genres welcome, especially SFF and Historical!

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

  • Audible UK
  • Realm
  • Carol Mann Agency
  • Lydia Shamah
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David

David 5 star rating

London, UK

Over 15 years' experience working for top publishers, including Penguin RH - I want to help you tell the stories that matter to you!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • University of Cape Town
  • Stellenbosch University
  • GetSmarter
  • Self-employed
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Steph

Steph 5 star rating

London, UK

Dedicated indie romance editor ❤️ Developmental 🗺️ Line ✏️ Coaching 👏 All genres & spice levels welcome🌶️ Neurospicy champion✨

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Sarah

Sarah 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced literary agent editing and selling bestselling memoir, crime & thrillers, self-help, nature and travel writing.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Sophie Hicks Agency
  • Ed Victor Ltd
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Siân

Siân 5 star rating

London, UK

Commercially-minded & supportive editor with experience publishing bestsellers. I work with everyone from Big 5 publishers to debut authors

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Joffe Books
  • Canelo
  • Self-employed
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Sara

Sara 5 star rating

London, UK

Developmental editor, formerly at Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and Bloomsbury, and published author.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Coming of Age, Young Adult, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Mills & Boon / Harlequin
  • TOKEN Magazine
  • Penguin Random House
  • Penguin Random House Children's Books
  • Bloomsbury
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James

James 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced, attentive editor. Specialist in culture and travel. The Guardian, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Culture Trip, Time Out.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Lonely Planet
  • Rough Guides
  • Self-employed
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