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Toby
Birmingham, UK
Fiction copyeditor and proofreader, with nearly two decades' experience working with Big 5 publishers, small presses and indie authors.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Taylor & Francis
- PRIME Research
- Oxford University Press
- Self-employed
Bryony
Birmingham, UK
Full-time freelance fiction editor. Genres: Romance (all sub-genres), Romantasy, New Adult. Based in England. Works with US and UK fiction.
Genres: New Adult, Young Adult, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Radish Fiction
Muhammad
Birmingham, UK
With over 10 years' specialist experience in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies publishing, I copy-edit and proofread across the humanities.
Genres: Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Newgen Publishing
- Kalam Research and Media
- Oxford University Press
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Trista
Birmingham, UK
Experienced copyeditor and proofreader specializing in adult fiction (long-form and short stories), self-help and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- SAGE Publications
Tom
Plymouth, United Kingdom
I am an editor, a prize-winning author and creative writing lecturer with more than ten years' experience.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- High-quality online journal
- Plymouth University
- Self-employed
Keith
London, United Kingdom
Nonfiction publisher (25 years) specializing in science; author of one nonfiction book, three scifi novels and many TV entertainment shows.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Math & Science, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Physics & Chemistry, Entertainment, and Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- Addison-Wesley/Pearson Education
- Pergamon Press
- Self-employed
Elv
London, United Kingdom
Editorial consultant with 20 years’ publishing experience. I can help you shape your book, grow as a writer and create a great proposal.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Classics, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- OUP
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Scholastic
- Simon and Schuster
- Egmont
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Karen
London, United Kingdom
The Bookseller Rising Star. I edit adult, YA, children's fiction. My debut adult novel is publishing with Viking, PRH in 2024.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
- Working Partners
Donna
London, United Kingdom
Fiction and non-fiction. 20 years' publishing 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, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Harlequin UK Ltd
- Little, Brown
- Self-employed
Joanna
Oxford, United Kingdom
Authors say I’m thorough, professional and prompt – contact me to find out why!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
Tim
York, United Kingdom
Experienced editor specialising in science fiction, horror, mystery and YA – offering assessments, structural editing and copyediting.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- CGP
- Pearson
- Scholastic
- British Fantasy Society
- Self-employed
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
Tom
London, United Kingdom
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
Sarindar
United Kingdom
Editor/Writer with more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, magazines, technical and web.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
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
Caroline
Durham, United Kingdom
A flexible non-fiction editor with an eye for detail and consistency. I make sure that the little things don't distract from the big things.
Genres: Mathematics & Statistics, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Kieran
Birmingham, UK
Experienced crime, thriller, and contemporary fiction editor. Books published with Big Five as well as indies. Author and academic.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Legal Thriller, Medical Thriller, and Technothriller.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- York St John University





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