The best copy editors for hire near Edinburgh

Francis

Edinburgh, UK

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Experienced arts/social sciences copy-editor and proofreader. Help for non-native academic English writers. Translator (Italian to English).

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Emma

Edinburgh, UK

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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

Heloise

Edinburgh, UK

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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

Rosie

Edinburgh, UK

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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

Eilidh

Edinburgh, UK

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Helping you edit the book you were meant to write, not the one you were told to. I love editing fiction, especially stories that defy norms.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Independent

Alasdair

Edinburgh, UK

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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

Victoria

Edinburgh, UK

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Copy editor and proofreader with 9 years' experience working on fiction and non-fiction at Big 5 and indie publishers.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming of Age, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Barrington Stoke (now part of HarperCollins UK)
• Prepress Projects
• Hachette Children's Group

Jude

United Kingdom

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Multi-award writer & editor (MA Writing–Distinction). Published since 2004: Collins, Pearson & more. Expert fiction & non-fiction support.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, ELT, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Young Adult, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Nicholas

Edinburgh, UK

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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

Karen

London, United Kingdom

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Award-winning editor & publishing consultant. Launched bestselling series like Beast Quest. Specializes in adult, YA & children's fiction.

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
• Walker Books
• Scholastic

Emily

London, United Kingdom

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A Bookseller Rising Star and commercial fiction editor with 12 years editing experience at Penguin Random House, Hachette and HarperCollins

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Quercus (Hachette UK)
• Ebury & Del Rey (Penguin Random House)
• Orion Publishing (Hachette UK)
• Avon (HarperCollins)
• Boldwood Books

Dick

London, United Kingdom

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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

Judith

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Children's book editor, specializing in middle-grade and picture books. Experienced in helping authors turn good ideas into great books.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Plurus Books
• Oxford University Press
• Jacaranda Literary Agency
• Oxford Brookes University

Tamsin

England, United Kingdom

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An expert in pairing words and pictures for internationally renowned institutions, galleries and publishers

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Antiques & Collectibles, Home & Garden, Philosophy, Design, Photography, and Architecture.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• National Portrait Gallery
• Phaidon Press

Keith

London, United Kingdom

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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
• Penguin Press

Chris

Exeter, United Kingdom

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I am an experienced copy- and developmental editor specialising in Business, IT and Physical Sciences for authors, academics and publishers.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Engineering, Math & Science, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physics & Chemistry, Technology, Photography, and Economics.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Sophron Partners
• McKinsey & Co.
• Cambridge Consultants

Donna

London, United Kingdom

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Fiction & non-fiction editor; over 20 years' experience including 'Big Five' (regular clients incl. HarperCollins, Penguin RH, Hachette)

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin UK Ltd
• Little, Brown
• Self-employed