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Eleanor

Eleanor

Bristol, UK

Over 10 years’ experience editing romance and SFF. My NYT-bestselling clients have sold millions of copies.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Totally Bound

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction

Jo

Jo

Yatton, Bristol, UK

A seasoned editor/project manager (25+ years in house) in social sciences/humanities, I'll work with you to maximise your book's potential.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bristol University Press/Policy Press
  • Jordan Publishing Ltd

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Children's, Fiction, History, Philosophy

Malcolm

Malcolm

Bristol, UK

Bestselling author, editor, commissioning editor, packager and publishing consultant. Will work for biscuits.


Work experience:

  • Portico
  • Château de Pommard
  • Robson Books
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Indexing

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction

Sarindar

Sarindar

United Kingdom

Editor/Writer with more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, magazines, technical and web.


Work experience:

  • Macmillan UK
  • Multimedia Communications, Singapore
  • Marshall Cavendish, Singapore
  • Educational Publishing House, Singapore
  • Horizon Knowledge Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Chacon Publishing Inc, Calgary, Canada
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences

Claire

Claire

London, United Kingdom

Editor with 20 years experience working with bestselling and award-winning authors - formerly Associate Publisher at Headline, Hachette UK


Work experience:

  • Headline Publishing Group
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult

Shelley

Shelley

London, United Kingdom

Experienced commercially focused developmental editor (14+ years). Proven track record/success in YA, Women's Fiction, Thrillers/Suspense.


Work experience:

  • The Eve White Agency
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Technothriller

Luke

Luke

North Shields, United Kingdom

Freelance copy-editing, proofreading and plain language support; working with publishers, businesses, charities, students and other writers.


Work experience:

  • Various voluntary organisations; Newcastle City Council
  • Book publishers; County Durham, UK
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Psychology, Entertainment, Economics

Colm

Colm

London, United Kingdom

Freelance developmental editor, with a focus on thriller and contemporary fiction, memoir non-fiction, and LGBTQ+ writing.


Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • RateSetter

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction

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Hire the best developmental editors in Bristol


Writing a good story is like a house. A strong foundation and structure are essential to its long-term success. So in many ways, a developmental editor is like the structural engineer of the publishing world. And if you're looking for the best developmental editors that Bristol has to offer, you can find them on Reedsy.


A developmental editor gives your book symmetry and order. They will make sure that your book has a steady footing, or they will revise and improve on your existing one. They will ensure that your voice, perspective, and style are consistent. Developmental editors also work on your plot to ensure no significant holes. They will probe your character arcs and push you to make them more realistic or enjoyable. To get all this done the right way, you'll want to hire a professional with experience in your genre and target market.


Of course, hiring a developmental editor with that level of experience can be challenging for many writers. That's why at Reedsy, we vet our editors super carefully to make the hiring process easier for you. Hire a developmental editor from Bristol from our platform and be one step closer to perfecting your bestseller.

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