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Eilidh
Edinburgh, UK
Full-time fiction editor, helping you edit the book you were meant to write—not the one you were told to. Here for stories defying norms.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Independent
Nicholas
Edinburgh, UK
Editor specialising in memoir, travel and speculative fiction. Over a decade's experience working with world-renowned publishers and brands.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Nature, Photography, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Literary Consultancy
- Harleys Global
- Touchpress
Katherine
Edinburgh, UK
Quick and efficient proofreader with experience of all genres, lengths and budgets. Likes whisky.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Nicole
Edinburgh, UK
Diligent editor with 8+ years of experience in the New York City publishing world. Lover of stories. LGBTQ+ writers to the front!
Genres: Plays & Screenplays and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Concord Theatricals
- Samuel French
- GO Magazine
Alasdair
Edinburgh, UK
Experienced editor of non-fiction. Expertise in History, Biography, Politics, Philosophy. Formerly Commissioning Editor at Hurst Publishers.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Biographies & Memoirs, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Hurst Publishers
- Self-employed
Becky
Edinburgh, UK
Experienced editor of genre fiction offering support specific to the needs of each individual client and story.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Panthe Press
Angela
Edinburgh, UK
Copyeditor and proofreader with over 20 years' experience in wildlife, conservation and nutrition.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scottish Wildlife Trust
- NETg Ireland
- Deerpark Publishing
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Dr Sarah
Edinburgh, UK
Ex-Scholastic Commissioning Editor, proud to have worked on award-winning, best-selling children's and YA fiction. Usually hungry.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Floris Books
- Scholastic Children's Books
Heloise
Edinburgh, UK
With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Margaret
Edinburgh, UK
Highly experienced Project Editor and Proofreader specialising in children's books and non-fiction books for primary education.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Lion Hudon
- Self-employed
- Lion Hudson
Helen
United Kingdom
15 years of in-house editorial experience specialising in children's fiction (MG, teen and YA). Previously Editor-at-Large for Hachette.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hachette Children's Group
- Orion Children's Books
- Scholastic Ltd
- Columbia University
Elv
London, United Kingdom
Editorial consultant with 20 years’ publishing experience. I can help you shape your book, grow as a writer and create a great proposal.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Classics, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- OUP
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Scholastic
- Simon and Schuster
- Egmont
Karen
London, United Kingdom
The Bookseller Rising Star. I edit adult, YA, children's fiction. My debut adult novel is publishing with Viking, PRH in 2024.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
- Working Partners
Laura
Brighton, United Kingdom
If you're a writer of romance, women's fiction, historical or psychological thrillers, I'll ensure your work is the best it can be.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Kelly
Maryport, United Kingdom
I have edited and proofread many non-fiction books for Hachette and HarperCollins, and have also worked on memoirs for individual clients.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Poetry, Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Suzy
Edinburgh, UK
Freelance developmental and copy editor. Specialises in domestic thrillers, rom-coms and travel memoirs.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- The List magazine
- National Library of Scotland
- Self-employed
Emma
Edinburgh, UK
In tune with authors, readers and the written word’s rare power, my editorial energy creates contemporary texts that resonate with meaning.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Black & White Publishing





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