17+ Best Developmental Editors for Hire near London

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

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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

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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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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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Jamie

London, UK

Editor with 10+ years experience. 1m+ copies sold of books I've edited. Helping you find the best words in the best order.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Trapeze Books
Penguin Random House Children's Books
Pan Macmillan

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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

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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

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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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Oliver

London, UK

An editor for 15+ years at some of the world's biggest publishers, I have edited and published numerous bestselling books and great authors.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Business & Management, Inspirational, and True Crime.

Work experience:

Headline Publishing, part of the Hachette Book Group
Welbeck Publishing Group
Bonnier Books UK
Bloomsbury Publishing

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Helen

London, UK

Literary Agent and Developmental Editor. I represent incredible authors at Ki Agency. My editorial focus is on Fantasy, Sci Fi and Romance.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

The Booker Albert Literary Agency
Ki Agency
I am in Print
Freelance

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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