The best manuscript 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

Donna

London, United Kingdom

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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

Nira

London, United Kingdom

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Commercial editor helping authors turn ideas into books. Formerly Penguin Random House & HarperCollins with Sunday Times & NYT bestsellers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Ebury, Penguin Random House UK
• Icon Books, UK
• HQ, HarperCollins UK
• Quarto Publishing

Matt

London, UK

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A professional editor with global publishers since 2007, I have a successful record shaping inspiring content for readers around the world.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Photography, Travel, Sports & Outdoors, Inspirational, Action & Adventure, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Lonely Planet
• Travel Africa magazine
• Polarsteps

Susannah

London, UK

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Skilled and creative editor with 15+ years' in non-fiction publishing, specialising in arts, culture, heritage, design and architecture.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Antiques & Collectibles.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Christie’s Magazine
• Kirsten Liese, Berlin-based journalist
• Royal College of Art
• Tate

Alice

London, UK

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As a publishing director I specialise in non-fiction titles, nurturing and perfecting books from manuscript to publication.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Inspirational, Health & Wellbeing, and Career Guides.

Work experience:

• Free Association Books (incorporating Ortus Press)
• Small, independent publisher

Aparna

London, UK

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A former Penguin editor, I have worked on books by prize-winning authors and poets. I edit and consult on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

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

Work experience:

• Om Books International
• Rupa Publications
• Penguin Random House

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

Sophia

London, UK

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Literary and commercial fiction editor. Previously HarperCollins and Hachette. Kind, detailed and supportive. I will make your writing sing!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Coming of Age, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Little, Brown Book Group
• HarperCollins
• Curtis Brown Literary Agency

Lara

London, UK

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Dedicated and imaginative editor specialising in illustrated children’s books. With over 8 years’ experience, I'll bring your ideas to life!

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

Work experience:

• Buster Books (Michael O'Mara Books)
• Tall Tree Books

Rose

London, UK

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Editor and proofreader of trade non-fiction, formerly at Thames & Hudson. I'll make detailed, sensitive edits that let your work shine.

Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Entertainment, Design, and Comics Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Thames & Hudson
• The Green Economics Institute

Richard

London, UK

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Novelist published by Penguin (US), Orion (UK), translated into 20 languages. Formerly senior non-fiction commissioning editor at Hachette.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Sports & Outdoors, Thriller & Suspense, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Headline (Hachette UK)
• Orion (UK), Penguin (US)

Audrey

London, UK

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Editor with 4+ years of working in publishing, focusing on commercial fiction - I work across all genres, but I particularly love thrillers!

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Hachette
• HarperCollins

Susan

London, UK

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Experienced and well-qualified editor who loves working with authors, especially on popular/children's science, psychology and philosophy.

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Print and digital media
• Science in School (at European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg)
• Epigeum (Oxford University Press)
• Duncan Baird Publising

Natalie

London, UK

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Award-winning writer and versatile editor working in genre fiction publishing. Especially interested in fantasy, poetry and women's fiction.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy, Cultural & Ethnic, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Liverpool University Press
• Rowman & Littlefield International
• Sapere Books
• The Windows Project

Ore

London, UK

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I'm an experienced novelist and editor with experience across both fiction and non-fiction who loves to bring stories to life.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Sex & Relationships.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• HarperCollins Publishers UK

Anna

London, UK

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A passionate editor and agent - I love urgent, useful, beautiful non-fiction, and escapist, twisty, fantastical fiction with heart.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• WME
• Abner Stein
• YMU