The best proofreaders for hire near Bristol

Anna

Bristol, UK

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Former Big Five Editor specializing in developmental editing and proofreading for commercial women's fiction and impactful non-fiction.

Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House Canada
• Self-employed
• Bloomsbury UK

Emma

Bristol, UK

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Copyeditor and proofreader specialising in non-fiction and academic writing, with a strong background in philosophy. Thorough but friendly!

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rosie

Bristol, UK

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Proofreader, 30 years' experience, specialising in Education, Environment, Business and Social Sciences. Meticulous, eagle-eyed and on time!

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Venue Publishing

Sarindar

United Kingdom

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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

Malcolm

Bristol, UK

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Bestselling author, writer-for-hire, desk editor, commissioning editor, packager, publishing consultant and biscuit connoisseur.

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

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

Clare

Bristol, UK

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Experienced proofreader and copyeditor, specialising in science/nature and self-help. 15 years' experience. Working with major publishers.

Genres: Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Alban Digital
• With Many Roots (Cli-Fi Imaginarium)

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

Sandy

Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Sandy is a seasoned editor of non-fiction and fiction titles, and has been helping authors 'give birth' to their books for 20 years.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sex & Relationships, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Godsfield Press
• Tigerprint Limited
• Self-employed
• AA Publishing

Eleanor

Bristol, UK

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Editor specialising in fantasy, romantasy and romance. My NYT-bestselling clients have sold millions of copies.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Totally Bound Publishing

Anna

London, United Kingdom

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I have 20 years' experience working on children's and YA writing at UK publishers including Hachette and HarperCollins.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Picture Books, and Social & Family Issues.

Work experience:

• Octopus (Hachette)
• Carlton Books
• Orchard (Hachette)
• Egmont
• Self-employed

Atalanta

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Editor | Proofreader | Writer (arts, humanities, education, fiction, nonfiction, corporate and nonprofit publishing and comms)

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Design, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jude

United Kingdom

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Multi-award writer & editor (MA Writing–Distinction). Published since 2004: Collins, Pearson & more. Expert fiction & non-fiction support.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, ELT, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Young Adult, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Sarah

Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Senior Editor with 14+ years' experience. Specialist in Romance, Thrillers, YA, LGBTQ+ and Historical for both new and established authors.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Totally Entwined Group (Bonnier Publishing)

Judith

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Children's book editor, specializing in middle-grade and picture books. Experienced in helping authors turn good ideas into great books.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Plurus Books
• Oxford University Press
• Jacaranda Literary Agency
• Oxford Brookes University

Katie

Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Over 25 years' experience in the publishing industry as a writer, editor and project manager – predominantly in children's non-fiction.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Geography, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• National Asthma Campaign (now Asthma + Lung UK)
• Aladdin Books Ltd

Clare

London, United Kingdom

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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

Keith

London, United Kingdom

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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
• Penguin Press