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Hannah
Oxford, United Kingdom
An editor with expertise in children's books, literacy and artwork design, I’ve worked with authors such as Julia Donaldson and Terry Deary.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Comics Non-Fiction, and ELT.
Work experience:
- Pearson Plc
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Oxford University Press
- Hamilton Trust
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Camel Publishing Ltd.
- BBC
- Oxford Inspires
- Blue Tutors
- University of Oxford
- Forge Media, University of Sheffield
Cleo
Oxford, UK
I'm a keen and accurate editor, proofreader, and translator with professional experience at Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, and OUP.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Osprey, Bloomsbury Publishing
- Oxford University Press
- Macmillan
- Ebury, Penguin Random House
- Upwork
- The Happy Foodie, Penguin Random House
- Toppsta, Children's Books Reviews
- Queer Book Box
Tom
Oxford, UK
I am an experienced editor of non-fiction books, formerly of Bloomsbury. I offer services in copyediting, proofreading and indexing.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Bloomsbury
- Oxford Study Courses
- Routledge
- Haremi
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Nick
Oxford, UK
Experienced proofreader and copyeditor formerly employed at OUP and Routledge. Interested in work in any subject, field or level of English.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- The Pertinent Press
- Oxford University Press
- Motion Placements Ltd
- Taylor and Francis Group
- CRC Press/Taylor and Francis
- Taylor and Francis Journals
- Kogan Page
- Strategic Agenda
Gareth
Oxford, United Kingdom
Copy-editor and proofreader with over 15 years' experience working with traditional publishers and indie authors.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Self-employed
- Unbound
Samantha
Oxford, UK
I'm a writer and editor specialising in literature for adults and children. Clients include Scholastic, National Literacy Trust and OUP.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Helen
Oxford, UK
Copy Editor and Proofreader specialising in Genre Fiction. Experience working with Bookouture and indie authors across a range of genres.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Henry Box School
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Jonathan
Oxford, UK
Former Editor-in -Chief of Solaris and Abaddon Books. Over twenty years’ experience in publishing. Specialising in SF, fantasy, and horror.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Time Travel, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Rebellion Publishing Ltd
- Lion Hudson Ltd
- Self-employed
- Taylor & Francis
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
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
Jim
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Drawing on more than 20 years of editorial experience, I offer proofreading and copyediting services. Let's work together.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Automobile Association
- Self-employed
Deborah
Bexley, Kent, United Kingdom
Crime/thriller, romance & literary fiction editing for indie authors and publishers
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- 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
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
Luke
North Shields, United Kingdom
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
Emily
London, United Kingdom
A Bookseller Rising Star and commercial fiction editor with 12 years editing experience at Penguin Random House, Hachette and HarperCollins
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Quercus (Hachette UK)
- Ebury & Del Rey (Penguin Random House)
- Orion Publishing (Hachette UK)
- Avon (HarperCollins)
- Boldwood Books
Jackie
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Jackie has been editing and proofreading for more than twenty-five years; food, travel, fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- AA Publishing
- Self-employed





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