The best manuscript editors for hire near Edinburgh

Jo

Edinburgh, UK

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I'm a Developmental Editor of Literary Fiction. Previously Hachette and Canongate, with 15 years’ trade experience. Based in Scotland.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sceptre, Hodder & Stoughton
• Canongate Books

Sam

Edinburgh, UK

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Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Bonnier Books UK Ltd
• Self-employed
• Urtext Ltd

Dr Sarah

Edinburgh, UK

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Ex-Scholastic Commissioning Editor, proud to have worked on award-winning, best-selling children's and YA fiction. Usually hungry.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Floris Books
• Scholastic Children's Books

Andrew

Edinburgh, UK

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Speculative fiction editor for fantasy, horror, and LGBTQ+ fiction. Big Five experience; trusted by NYT bestselling authors. NO AI, please!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Yen-Yen

Edinburgh, UK

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Freelance editor with experience working at indie publishers. I'm passionate about underrepresented voices and authentic stories. She/her.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Poetry, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The Emma Press
• Banipal Books
• Out-Spoken Press
• Self-employed

Mark

Edinburgh, UK

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I'm an editor and manuscript assessor, and passionate about making your novel ready for the market. My clients include #1 bestselling books.

Genres: Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Technothriller, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Tom

London, United Kingdom

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Highly experienced academic and educational book editor, previously worked as Senior Book Production Editor for a leading publishing house.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Education & Reference, and History.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• SAGE

Elizabeth

London, United Kingdom

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Full-service editor with 20+ years experience. Specialising in fiction, including fantasy, crime & historical novels. On time and efficient!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Parragon
• Robert Hale, Ltd.
• Hodder and Stoughton

Kerry

Hove, United Kingdom

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An experienced editor, writer and publishing professional with 20+ years' experience of copy editing, development editing and proofreading.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Travel, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Architecture, Humanities & Social Sciences, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Yes Educational Centre
• Marvel Comics
• Egmont Fleetway
• Panorama Holiday Group
• Pavilion Publishing
• Pavilion Publishing and Media
• Self-employed

Parul

London, United Kingdom

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Professional editor with 10 years of experience at Random House, Quercus. Cofounder: London Writers' Salon. Genre: Thrillers, NonFiction, YA

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Random House
• Quercus/ now Hachette
• Cornerstones
• London Writers' Salon
• Eccles Fisher

Luke

North Shields, United Kingdom

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

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

Work experience:

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

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

Becky

Edinburgh, UK

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Experienced editor of genre fiction offering support specific to the needs of each individual client and story.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Panthe Press

Emma

Edinburgh, UK

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In tune with authors, readers and the written word’s rare power, my editorial energy creates contemporary texts that resonate with meaning.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Black & White Publishing

Laura

Brighton, United Kingdom

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If you're a writer of romance, women's fiction, historical or psychological thrillers, I'll ensure your work is the best it can be.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Maartje

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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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

Kelly

Maryport, United Kingdom

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I have edited and proofread many non-fiction books for HarperCollins and Bonnier and I have also worked on memoirs for individual clients.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Poetry, Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed