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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
Donna
London, United Kingdom
Fiction & non-fiction editor; over 20 years' experience (regular clients include HarperCollins, Penguin RH, Hachette, Pan Mac)
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
David
London, UK
An award winning editor with vast experience in publishing business books and magazines in the UK and US, as well as editing comedy fiction.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Short Story, Anthologies, Career Guides, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- LID Publishing
- Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association
- Humm Media
- Mark Allen Group
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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.
Lisa
London, UK
With 20 years' experience in academic publishing, I specialise in translating complex information into engaging text that is a joy to read.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Touch Group
- Biba
- Burson-Marsteller
Julia
London, United Kingdom
Experienced and meticulous non-fiction editor with a keen eye. Passionate about great books.
Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ebury Publishing, Random House UK
- Anubis Literary Agency
Milly
London, UK
Literary agent at Colwill & Peddle, editing and representing a dynamic list of authors of fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Colwill & Peddle
- Jo Unwin Literary Agency
- First Story
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Jess
London, UK
Publisher and editor, with extensive experience editing and publishing a range of books, from literary fiction and poetry to art books.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Music, and Design.
Work experience:
- Reaktion Books
- House Sparrow Press
- Well-known publishing company/editorial service provider
Ben
London, UK
Editor/Writer with 20+ years' experience in B2B research/analysis and thought-leadership, popular science books, board games, music.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Math & Science, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Longitude Research
Claire
London, UK
Experienced editor with 25 years of experience specializing in health (particularly women's), self-help, relationships, and parenting.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Parent Zone
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Touch Briefings
- Elwin Street Productions
- A&C Black (a division of Bloomsbury Publishing)
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Dibbly | The Urban Writers
- HotGhostWriters
- MDPI
Victoria
London, UK
Editor and proofreader for 20+ years. Award-winning crime fiction author. Specialising in health, self-help, memoir, and crime fiction.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Kira
London, UK
Fiction editor with 7 years of experience in publishing. I specialise in proofreading and copyediting SFF, romance and literary fiction!
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- Orbit (imprint of Little, Brown Book Group)
- Hodder & Stoughton
- John Murray Press
Rose
London, UK
Editor and proofreader of trade non-fiction, formerly at Thames & Hudson. I'll make detailed, sensitive edits that let your work shine.
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Entertainment, Design, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Thames & Hudson
- The Green Economics Institute
Jonathan
London, UK
Eisner Award nominated editor, proofreader and creative consultant specialising in comics, graphic novels and genre fiction.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Titan
- Self-employed
- Rebellion
Christopher
London, UK
Experienced magazine and book editor specialising in science fiction and fantasy projects. If you're lost in space, I'll hear you scream.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rob
London, UK
I am an experienced non-fiction editor working mainly within the arts, with a particular emphasis on pop culture.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Children’s Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Music.
Work experience:
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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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