The best proofreaders for hire near Edinburgh

Philippa

Edinburgh, UK

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A reliable, competent and professional researcher, editor and writer. I have years of experience on non-fiction projects.

Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry.

Work experience:

• Phaidon Press
• Freelance

Alasdair

Edinburgh, UK

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Experienced editor of non-fiction. Expertise in History, Biography, Politics, Philosophy. Formerly Commissioning Editor at Hurst Publishers.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Biographies & Memoirs, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• Hurst Publishers
• Self-employed

Francis

Edinburgh, UK

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Experienced arts/social sciences copy-editor and proofreader. Help for non-native academic English writers. Translator (Italian to English).

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Eilidh

Edinburgh, UK

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Helping you edit the book you were meant to write, not the one you were told to. Here for stories that defy norms.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Independent

Angela

Edinburgh, UK

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Copyeditor and proofreader with over 26 years' experience, specialising in wildlife, conservation, human rights and nutrition.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scottish Wildlife Trust
• NETg Ireland
• Deerpark Publishing

Suzy

Edinburgh, UK

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Freelance developmental and copy editor. Specialises in contemporary romance, rom-coms and travel memoirs.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• The List magazine
• National Library of Scotland
• Self-employed

Heloise

Edinburgh, UK

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With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Fiona

Edinburgh, UK

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Historical fiction, non-fiction and well-being, academic works and educational resources. Worked for Nomos, Aircademy, Muddy Pearl.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Writing & Publishing, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Muddy Pearl

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

Rosie

Edinburgh, UK

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Copy editor, proofreader, and book coach who has worked with Hachette and HarperCollins. Specialises in psych thrillers and women's fiction.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Harper Collins UK, Bookouture

Jude

United Kingdom

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Multi award writer and Editor with a Masters in Writing (Distinction). Published since 2004 - Collins, Hodder, Pearsons and more.

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

Joanna

Oxford, United Kingdom

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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

Laura

Edinburgh, UK

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Skilled editor and typesetter with almost twenty years' experience in the industry. I specialise in working with self-publishing authors.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Barrington Stoke
• Canongate Books
• Athena Press

Niamh

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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Professional editor, proofreader and project manager, specialising in educational publishing.

Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scholastic Ltd

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

Caroline

Durham, United Kingdom

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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

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