17+ Best Copy Editors for Hire near London

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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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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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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Sikeena

London, UK

I have twenty years of experience in developmental editing, copy-editing, and proofreading: both academic and non-fiction in the humanities.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, History, and Sociology.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
ascent magazine

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Dawn

London, UK

I specialise in books for young children, focusing on picture books, reference books and preschool titles. I have a flair for rhyming text.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Conran Octopus Ltd
Simon and Schuster (UK) Ltd

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Louis

London, UK

A skilled, personable and knowledgeable nonfiction editor and author, with more than 15 years of experience working on trade nonfiction.

Genres: Transportation, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and True Crime.

Work experience:

Amberley Publishing

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Rosie

London, UK

Hi! I'm a children's book editor / author with 14 years of experience. I specialise in picture books and novelty books... and I love rhyme!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Make Believe Ideas
Puffin, Penguin

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Vicky

London, UK

Children's non-fiction and fiction editor with specific experience in science content, humour, and graphic novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

DK

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Pascal

London, UK

Friendly non-fiction editor with ten years' experience developing projects, copy-editing and proof-reading at a top non-fiction press.

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

Work experience:

Polity Books
Self-employed

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Pandita

London, UK

Experienced editor with a demonstrated history of working with best-selling and award-winning authors.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Insight Editions / Mandala Publishing
Weldon Owen

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Emma

London, UK

Experienced development editor and coach of 15+ years (Simon & Schuster, Hachette), helping authors find their voice in all fiction genres

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Quercus, Hachette
Simon & Schuster

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Selina

London, UK

A book editor with over 25 years’ experience in the London publishing industry, specialising in children's illustrated titles.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed working for various companies
LIttle Tiger
Carlton Books Ltd
DK (Dorling Kindersley)

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Louise

London, UK

Covering a range of subjects including photography, education, writing, reference, media and the arts

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Photography, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Starting University and After University: The Essential Life Guides book series
London Online News and Events site wandsworthSW18.com
University of Westminster College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries
Millennium Consumer Magazines/21st Century Publishing
21st Century Publishing/Millennium Consumer Magazines/Future Publishing/Trinity Mirror
Cable & Satellite Yearbooks

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Rob

London, UK

I am an editor and project manager with 20 years' experience in illustrated non-fiction, specialising in popular science.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Geography.

Work experience:

Tall Tree Ltd
Self-employed

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Matthew

London, UK

Crime, espionage, thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs. Published author, 30+ years working for authors, trade & online publishers.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, and Thriller & Suspense.

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