17+ Best Copy Editors for Hire near London

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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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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Andrew

London, United Kingdom

Friendly, precise editor and writing coach. Lots of experience with various genres. I'm an author, too. So I know what it's like.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Action & Adventure.

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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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Elv

London, United Kingdom

Editorial consultant with 20 years’ publishing experience. I can help you shape your book, grow as a writer and create a great proposal.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Classics, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

OUP
Penguin Random House
Self-employed
Scholastic
Simon and Schuster
Egmont

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Paul

London, UK

Experienced non-fiction editor available for editorial consultation

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Math & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, and Travel.

Work experience:

Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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Francesca

London, UK

Eagle-eyed editor (copy and developmental) with a passion for health and social care publishing, legal content and the humanities.

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Law, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Mark Allen Group
ARK Group
Self-employed
Out-Spoken Press
Intersentia UK
Globe Law and Business

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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

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Jon

London, UK

Literary agent at Artellus Ltd., handling fiction and non-fiction. Freelance editor, with experience at established literary consultancies.

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

Work experience:

Artellus Ltd
Self-employed
Consultant

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Rebecca

London, UK

UK proofreader, editor and writer with 17 years' professional experience, specialising in adult and children's fiction, travel and memoirs.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Independent
Drapers
Weight Watchers Magazine
Children & Young People Now

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Elizabeth

London, United Kingdom

Full-service editor with 20+ years experience. Specialising in fiction, including fantasy, crime & historical novels. On time and efficient!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Parragon
Robert Hale, Ltd.
Hodder and Stoughton

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Claire

London, UK

Experienced non-fiction editor specialising in copy-editing and proofing travel, art, wildlife and family content. Lonely Planet, DK Travel

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Nature, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Lonely Planet
Dorling Kindersley

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Cassie

London, UK

A freelance editor with 25+ years' experience gained at global publishing houses including HarperCollins, Bloomsbury and JKP.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Children’s Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Romance, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Publishing Training Centre
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
HarperCollins
Letts Educational
Elliot Right Way Books

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Kinza

London, UK

Romance & Women's Fiction editor with five years experience at a Big 5 publisher - working with NY & Sunday Times bestsellers.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Holiday, Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Pan Macmillan

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Craig

London, UK

Former HarperCollins editor and non-fiction specialist. Sounding-board and shaper of prose for authors with adventurous and complex ideas.

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Nature, Music, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

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