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Jade
Manchester, UK
Professional proofreader, copyeditor and developmental editor for fantasy and other adult fiction. Creating magic on the page since 2016.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- City Owl Press
- Story Merchant Books
James
Manchester, UK
A lover of witty wordplay, snappy dialogue and great storytelling. Edited 200+ graphic novels, specialising in fantasy, comedy and action!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lydia
Manchester, UK
Managing editor with 5+ years' experience in literary fiction, non-fiction, memoir, translated fic. PhD. Published poet with 7 collections.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Structo Press
- Self-employed
- World Editions
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Jude
United Kingdom
Multi-award writer & editor (MA Writing–Distinction). Published since 2004: Collins, Pearson & more. Expert fiction & non-fiction support.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, ELT, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Young Adult, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Nicola
United Kingdom
Copy editor and proofreader with experience in non-fiction books, arts and culture, biography, business, the environment and general history
Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Architecture, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Travel, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Maartje
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Experienced and friendly non-fiction editor with a passion for bringing your research and ideas to a wide audience. **AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Art, Biographies & Memoirs, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Cambridge University Press
Selena
Preston, United Kingdom
Highly experienced proofreader and copy-editor of healthcare/biomedical, academic, business and miscellaneous subjects at competitive rates.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Education & Reference, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- I.M.S. Health (now IQVIA)
- Elsevier Science (Pergamon Press)
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Chris
Exeter, United Kingdom
I am an experienced copy- and developmental editor specialising in Business, IT and Physical Sciences for authors, academics and publishers.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Engineering, Math & Science, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physics & Chemistry, Technology, Photography, and Economics.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Sophron Partners
- McKinsey & Co.
- Cambridge Consultants
Katie
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Over 25 years' experience in the publishing industry as a writer, editor and project manager – predominantly in children's non-fiction.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Geography, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- National Asthma Campaign (now Asthma + Lung UK)
- Aladdin Books Ltd
Julia
Cambridge, United Kingdom
I am an editor and writer with a mission to make everything I work on the best it can be. I specialise in non-fiction and children's books.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Reader's Digest
- Macmillan Children's Books
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Penguin Books, Ltd.
- Harcourt Education
- Orpheus Books
- Self-employed
Judith
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Children's book editor, specializing in middle-grade and picture books. Experienced in helping authors turn good ideas into great books.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Plurus Books
- Oxford University Press
- Jacaranda Literary Agency
- Oxford Brookes University
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
Donna
London, United Kingdom
Fiction & non-fiction editor; over 20 years' experience including 'Big Five' (regular clients incl. HarperCollins, Penguin RH, Hachette)
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
Claire
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Reliable and versatile proofreader and copy editor with a passion for all things Sci-Fi and Dickens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self employed
Sandy
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Sandy is a seasoned editor of non-fiction and fiction titles, and has been helping authors 'give birth' to their books for 20 years.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sex & Relationships, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Godsfield Press
- Tigerprint Limited
- Self-employed
- AA Publishing
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
Katy
London, United Kingdom
A senior commissioning editor and content developer with ten years of experience in professional, educational and trade publishing.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Psychology, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Kogan Page
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Hodder Education
- Routledge/ Taylor and Francis
- Open University Press/ McGraw Hill
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