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Excellent technical editor with 20 years' experience, specializing in computing but comfortable in all domains.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Technology.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • O'Reilly Media

English editor, native to the UK, with 30 years + in publishing. I'm meticulous, but gentle, and always let your unique voice shine through.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Picthall & Gunzi
  • Picthall and Gunzi
  • Edward Twentyman Recruitment
  • Amaze Multimedia
  • Maris Multimedia
  • Dorling Kindersley Multimedia
  • European Guide Ventures
  • Dorling Kindersley

Michael 5 star rating

Montcléra, France

After 10 years editing at Simon & Schuster, I wrote 5 of my own books, 3 published by HarperCollins. I know my craft and publishing.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Technology, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Tanya 5 star rating

Toulouse, France

Non-fiction and educational book editor with 20+ years of experience. Specialist in clarity, structure, tone and consistency.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Cengage Learning
  • Essential Services Commission
  • Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
  • Pearson
  • Department of Premier and Cabinet

Joy 5 star rating

Grenoble, France

Fiction & memoir editor for heart-centered manuscripts (clients include Penguin, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Hachette). No AI, please!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Tom 5 star rating

Fajoles, France

Big 5 Editor & London literary agent. Helping writers find their voice, sharpen their craft & understand publishing. Payment plans available

Genres: Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Horror, Espionage, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Blake Friedmann
  • Orion Publishing Group
  • Self-employed
  • Jericho Writers

Alexandra 5 star rating

Confolens, France

Former academic professor and book and journal editor who's edited, reviewed and given feedback on billions of words over the past 30 years.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Keele University

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