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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: Science Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Independent
Rosie
Edinburgh, UK
Copy editor, proofreader, and book coach who has worked with Hachette and HarperCollins. Specialises in psych thrillers and women's fiction.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harper Collins UK, Bookouture
Laura
Edinburgh, UK
Skilled editor and typesetter with almost twenty years' experience in the industry. I specialise in working with self-publishing authors.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Barrington Stoke
- Canongate Books
- Athena Press
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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
Philippa
Edinburgh, UK
A reliable, competent and professional researcher, editor and writer. I have years of experience on non-fiction projects.
Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry.
Work experience:
- Phaidon Press
- Freelance
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
Fiona
Edinburgh, UK
Historical fiction, non-fiction and well-being, academic works and educational resources. Worked for Nomos, Aircademy, Muddy Pearl.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Writing & Publishing, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Muddy Pearl
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Sam
Edinburgh, UK
Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Bonnier Books UK Ltd
- Self-employed
- Urtext Ltd
Sarindar
United Kingdom
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
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
Elv
London, United Kingdom
Editorial consultant with 25 years’ publishing experience. I can help you shape your book, grow as a writer and create a great proposal.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Classics, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- OUP
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Scholastic
- Simon and Schuster
- Egmont
Maartje
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Experienced and friendly non-fiction editor with a passion for bringing your research and ideas to a wide audience. **AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Art, Biographies & Memoirs, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Cambridge University Press
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
Angela
Edinburgh, UK
Copyeditor and proofreader with over 25 years' experience in wildlife, conservation, human rights and nutrition.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scottish Wildlife Trust
- NETg Ireland
- Deerpark Publishing
Kelly
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
Dick
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
Katy
London, United Kingdom
A senior commissioning editor and content developer with ten years of experience in professional, educational and trade publishing.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Psychology, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Kogan Page
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Hodder Education
- Routledge/ Taylor and Francis
- Open University Press/ McGraw Hill
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