17+ Best book editors for hire near London

Tom

London, United Kingdom

Highly experienced academic and educational book editor, previously worked as Senior Book Production Editor for a leading publishing house.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Education & Reference, and History.

Work experience:

Self-employed
SAGE

Niall

London, United Kingdom

I focus on non-fiction development editing and editorial assessment. History, economics. business, 'big ideas'. Best-selling author and PhD.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

London School of Economics & University of Warwick
Freelance
ThinkWrite
Economist Intelligence Unit

Clare

London, United Kingdom

A freelance copy-editor and proofreader specialising in cookery, craft and other lifestyle titles.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

Cico Books
New Holland Publishers
Clare Sayer

Keith

London, United Kingdom

Nonfiction publisher (25 years) specializing in science; author of one nonfiction book, three scifi novels and many TV entertainment shows.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Math & Science, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Physics & Chemistry, Entertainment, and Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
Addison-Wesley/Pearson Education
Pergamon Press
Self-employed

Claire

London, United Kingdom

Editor with 20 + years experience working with bestselling and award-winning authors - formerly Associate Publisher at Headline, Hachette UK

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Headline Publishing Group
Self-employed

Dick

London, United Kingdom

Experienced London-based editor of fiction (novels, short stories, plays), biography, art and culture and personal statements.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Waltham Forest Council

Alexandra

London, UK

Copy editor, journalist and writer with over 12 years of editing experience. Former magazine Editor, MA Creative Writing graduate, Birkbeck

Genres: Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

MIR Online
Songlines Magazine
World Music Network
Musika
Self-employed

Tom

London, UK

Copy-editor and proofreader. 10+ years editing commercial, academic and literary content for publishers including Oneworld and Hachette.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Thomson Reuters
Amazon UK
The Wellcome Trust

Andrew

London, UK

Hugely experienced editor, non-fiction/ fiction: reads, pitching, proposals, edits, indexes, a link between authors and publication.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Travel, Music, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Duckworth Publishers
University of Westminster Press
Rough Guides
British Film Institute
Oxford University Press
Routledge
Croom Helm/Routledge
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University

Steph

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

Milly

London, UK

Literary agent at Colwill & Peddle, editing and representing a dynamic list of authors of fiction and non-fiction.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Colwill & Peddle
Jo Unwin Literary Agency
First Story

Charlotte

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

Dan

London, UK

History, politics, economics and general social sciences specialist with a long list of titles for the world's best publishers.

Genres: Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Art, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Classics, Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Self-employed
IB Tauris
Thomson Reuters
Bradshaw Books

Louise

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, Education & Reference, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Team Media
Various

Laura

London, UK

Need a companion for your fantasy quest? A copilot for your space adventure? Look no further for proofreading, copyediting, and copywriting.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Routledge
Quercus
Jo Fletcher Books, Quercus
Emirates Literature Festival

Feyisara

London, UK

A pop culture enthusiast who edits memoirs, entertainment and self-help. Formerly at Hachette UK for over 3 years, shaping successful books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Octopus Publishing Group
Headline Publishing Group

Salome

London, UK

Fiction editor with 15+ years experience. Genres include fantasy - especially urban fantasy - historical fiction, and more. Friendly.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Military Science Fiction.

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