The best freelancers for hire in the United States

Eliza

Maplewood, NJ, United States

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I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

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

Work experience:

• Diversion Books
• Self-employed
• Leigh Feldman Literary
• The Bent Agency
• Callisto Media
• Rebel Girls

Samantha

California, United States

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Children's Illustrator and designer specialized in colorful, whimsical illustrations with experience from Disney.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Jam City
• RockYou Inc.
• Walt Disney Interactive
• Book Buddy Media

Chersti

Provo, United States

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20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Cedar Fort
• Leading Edge

Christopher

Gallatin, United States

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Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• B&H Academic
• Moody Publishers
• Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
• Self-employed

Maria

New York, United States

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I provide quality experience and journalistic expertise along with long-term media contacts to secure the exposure you need.

Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Technology, Education & Reference, History, Computers & Internet, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Sociology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
• New York University Shool of Professional Studies
• New York University, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

Tera

South Bend, United States

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Editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in developmental edits and copy editing, with a focus on romance and all romance subgenres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Samhain Publishing
• Kensington Lyrical
• Self-employed

Glenn

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Frederick News-Post
• Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
• American Journalism Review

Alan

Atlanta, GA, United States

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I've written some 150 history, military history, business, leadership, and biographical books and have ghosted or edited many more.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Career Guides, Biographies & Memoirs, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Turner Publishing
• Abbeville Press
• Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
• Lake Forest College
• Furman University

Marcia

Rochester, NY, United States

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NYT and WSJ bestselling business book ghostwriter with 80+ nonfiction books on leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing to her name.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Computers & Internet, Home & Garden, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Eastman Kodak Company

Mollie

Waynesboro, VA, United States

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Published by Kensington Books, Random House, Ten Speed Press, Midnight Ink, and many magazines and websites. I can tell your story.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Michael

Seattle, WA, United States

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An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Hokyoung

New York, United States

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I am an illustrator interested in making images with strong moods and narratives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Erica

Parrish, United States

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Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Katie

New Haven, United States

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I'm a versatile, seasoned editor who can edit in a variety of genres, from outdoor adventure to family-friendly topics and nature to DIY.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Globe Pequot Press (FalconGuides)
• Globe Pequot
• Taunton Press

Julie

New York, United States

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I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Sean

Denton, TX, United States

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Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
• Andrea Hurst and Associates
• Self-employed
• Relay Publishing, LLC
• The Editorial Department

Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

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From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed