17+ Best Copy Editors for Hire near London

Jenny

London, United Kingdom

Experienced editor of writing for children and adults (fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelties) through all stages of editing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Hot Key Books
Walker Books

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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

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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

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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

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Anna

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

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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
Penguin Press

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Natalie

London, UK

Award-winning writer and versatile editor working in genre fiction publishing. Especially interested in fantasy, poetry and women's fiction.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy, Cultural & Ethnic, and Romance.

Work experience:

Liverpool University Press
Rowman & Littlefield International
Sapere Books
The Windows Project

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Colm

London, United Kingdom

Freelance developmental editor, with a focus on thriller and contemporary fiction, memoir non-fiction, and LGBTQ+ writing.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-Employed
RateSetter

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Aparna

London, UK

A former Penguin editor, I have worked on books by prize-winning authors and poets. I edit and consult on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Anthologies, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Om Books International
Rupa Publications
Penguin Random House

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David

London, UK

Editor with 10+ years experience in short fiction, literary fiction, novellas, and children's books. Let me help make every word count!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Living Libraries
Suffragette Stories
Strangers Press
Egg Box Publishing
The Maine Review
Kitchen Table Quarterly
King’s College London

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Becky

London, UK

I'm a creative, enthusiastic and precise editor with experience working at multiple Big 5 publishers.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, ELT, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

Macmillan Children's Books
Self-employed
Penguin Random House
Palgrave Macmillan

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Lauren

London, UK

A passionate, devoted editor who adores storytelling and specialises in fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and cozy mysteries. Worked for Joffe Books.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
SmashBear Publishing
Joffe Books

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Amberley

London, UK

Literary agent and former editor with ten years of experience working on a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Contemporary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

The Viney Agency
Abner Stein
Kyle Books

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Amy

London, UK

I'm an editor with over 10 years of industry experience, specialising in lifestyle and narrative non-fiction across a wide range of genres.

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

Work experience:

Gemini Books
DK

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Stuart

London, UK

Experienced copy editor and proofreader. Specializing in fiction of all kinds. Very fast turnaround. Endorsed by publishers.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.

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