The best copy editors for hire near Birmingham

Sign up for free to meet top copy editors on Reedsy

Home > United Kingdom > Copy Editors > Birmingham

Experienced crime, thriller, and contemporary fiction editor. Books published with Big Five as well as indies. Author and academic.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Legal Thriller, Medical Thriller, and Technothriller.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • York St John University

Gary 5 star rating

Birmingham, UK

Helping authors shine: meticulous copyediting & proofreading for fiction & non-fiction. 170+ books, including award winners & bestsellers.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Ian 5 star rating

Birmingham, UK

Your expert editor for challenging tech, science, and other non-fiction manuscripts. PhD-level insight, publisher quality.

Genres: Technology, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Packt Publishing
  • University of Sheffield
  • Manning Publications
  • American Chemical Society

Editor/Writer with more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, magazines, technical and web.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Macmillan UK
  • Multimedia Communications, Singapore
  • Marshall Cavendish, Singapore
  • Educational Publishing House, Singapore
  • Horizon Knowledge Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Chacon Publishing Inc, Calgary, Canada
  • Self-employed

Dick 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

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

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Waltham Forest Council

Clare 5 star rating

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

Sandy 5 star rating

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Sandy is a seasoned editor of non-fiction and fiction titles, and has been helping authors 'give birth' to their books for 20 years.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sex & Relationships, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Godsfield Press
  • Tigerprint Limited
  • Self-employed
  • AA Publishing

📞 Chat with our team

Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.

Gareth 5 star rating

Oxford, United Kingdom

UK-based copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years’ experience, specialising in fiction and narrative non-fiction.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Wiley
  • Self-employed
  • Unbound

Sarah 5 star rating

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Senior Editor with 13+ years' experience. Specialist in Romance, Thrillers, YA, LGBTQ+ and Historical for both new and established authors.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Totally Entwined Group (Bonnier Publishing)

Toby 5 star rating

Birmingham, UK

Fiction copyeditor and proofreader, with nearly two decades' experience working with Big 5 publishers, small presses and indie authors.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Taylor & Francis
  • PRIME Research
  • Oxford University Press
  • Self-employed

Kelly 5 star rating

Maryport, United Kingdom

I have edited and proofread many non-fiction books for HarperCollins and Bonnier and I 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

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader specializing in adult fiction (long-form and short stories) and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • SAGE Publications

Copy editor and proofreader with experience in non-fiction books, arts and culture, biography, business, the environment and general history

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Architecture, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Travel, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Anna 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

I have 20 years' experience working on children's and YA writing at UK publishers including Hachette and HarperCollins.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Picture Books, and Social & Family Issues.

Work experience:

  • Octopus (Hachette)
  • Carlton Books
  • Orchard (Hachette)
  • Egmont
  • Self-employed

Atalanta 5 star rating

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Editor | Proofreader | Writer (arts humanities, education, fiction, nonfiction, corporate and nonprofit publishing and comms)

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Design, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Jackie 5 star rating

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Jackie has been editing and proofreading for more than twenty-five years; food, travel, fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • AA Publishing
  • Self-employed

Kerry 5 star rating

Hove, United Kingdom

An experienced editor, writer and publishing professional with 20+ years' experience of copy editing, development editing and proofreading.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Travel, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Architecture, Humanities & Social Sciences, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Yes Educational Centre
  • Marvel Comics
  • Egmont Fleetway
  • Panorama Holiday Group
  • Pavilion Publishing
  • Pavilion Publishing and Media
  • Self-employed

Browse 2,000+ additional profiles

Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.

Hire the best copy editors in Birmingham

Does your manuscript need a fresh set of eyes? Are you worried that you might have given someone brown hair in one scene and red in another? From inconsistencies to grammatical mistakes, a copy editor can comb through and find all the hidden flaws lurking in the corners of your book.

But how do you go about finding a professional copy editor in Birmingham?

At Reedsy, we’ve gathered all the best industry experts in one place, so you know you’ll always be working with the best in the business. Our editors have worked with major publishing houses and bestselling authors alike — they are ready and eager to bring their skills to your project. Sign up in seconds, and you can immediately start browsing profiles for free quotes and advice today.

How it works

Browse profiles, request quotes, then collaborate.

Step 1

Apply filters

Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.

Step 2

Browse

Then, browse professional profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.

Step 3

Request quotes

Request quotes from up to five freelancers at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.

Step 4

Collaborate

Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.