The best copy editors for hire near London

Colm

London, United Kingdom

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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

Jenny

London, United Kingdom

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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

Louise

London, UK

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As an experienced book editor and accredited coach, I will support, encourage and motivate you to achieve your writing and publishing goals.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Psychology, Travel, Business & Management, Architecture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Team Media
• Various

Sue

London, UK

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Editor and award-winning author, 20+ years in UK and NZ publishing. Ex Dorling Kindersley and Pearson. Meticulous, fun and kind.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Pearson
• Dorling Kindersley (London, UK)
• Self-employed

Katie

London, UK

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10 years' experience copy-editing academic and general non-fiction titles, specialising in Middle Eastern and security studies.

Genres: Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Fashion & Textiles, History, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• The International Institute for Strategic Studies
• Freelance
• Transcultural Campaigning
• The American University in Cairo Press

Billi-Dee

London, UK

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Commercial fiction editor supporting authors to shape ideas, strengthen narratives, and bring their books into readers' hands.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Bookouture, Hachette UK
• Bad Form Review
• Self-employed

Charlotte

London, UK

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15+ years' experience as an editor and publisher. I am adept at writing, development editing, copyediting and proofreading.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• Pearson
• Rhinegold Publishing

Steph

London, UK

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Currently editing at Penguin Random House. Editor, copyeditor, proofreader and writer specialising in children's books.

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

Work experience:

• Walker Books
• Pan Macmillan
• Penguin Random House

David

London, UK

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Over 15 years' experience working for top publishers, including Penguin RH - I want to help you tell the stories that matter to you!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• University of Cape Town
• Stellenbosch University
• GetSmarter
• Self-employed

Ian

London, UK

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Experienced editor working in publishing for 18 years in a wide variety of genres, specialising in comic books and graphic novels.

Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Picture Books, Children's, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Markosia Enterprises

Steph

London, UK

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Dedicated indie romance editor ❤️ Developmental 🗺️ Line ✏️ Coaching 👏 All genres & spice levels welcome🌶️ Neurospicy champion✨

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Edward

London, UK

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Sensitive, skilful and sharp-eyed editor for major and independent publishers. From concept to completion, I'm your book's new best friend.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Canongate
• Corsair

Sarah

London, UK

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Non-fiction editor with 8+ years' experience, specialising in food & drink, mind body spirit, nature, gift and general reference.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Home & Garden, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Octopus Publishing Group, Hachette UK
• Ryland, Peters & Small
• HarperCollins Publishers

Rachel

London, UK

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A reliable and highly proficient copy editor and proofreader, with 15+ years' experience from several of the UK's top publishing companies.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Orion Publishing Group
• Little, Brown Book Group
• Sage Academic Publishers
• Cambridge University Press
• Self-employed

Siân

London, UK

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Commercially-minded & supportive editor with experience publishing bestsellers. I work with everyone from Big 5 publishers to debut authors

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Joffe Books
• Canelo
• Self-employed

James

London, UK

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Experienced, attentive editor. Specialist in culture and travel. The Guardian, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Culture Trip, Time Out.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Lonely Planet
• Rough Guides
• Self-employed

Lil

London, UK

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Development and plotting specialist with nearly 20 years experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Children's, Humor & Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, New Adult, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency
• Working Partners Ltd
• Hachette Children's Group