The best proofreaders for hire near New York

Estelle

New York, United States

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Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Self-employed

Paul

New York, United States

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Contemporary fiction, romance, YA, plays, memoirs & cookbooks are my specialties. Clients: Amazon, Simon & Schuster, Kensington.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Editing Company
• Simon & Schuster
• Diner Journal
• Kensington Publishing

Barry

New York, United States

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I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Philosophy, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Self Employed

Kristin

New York, NY, United States

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Nearly ten years' experience in academic publishing. Two degrees from Oxford University and, yes, it looks just like Harry Potter.

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

Work experience:

• Palgrave Macmillan
• Self-employed
• Cambridge University Press
• Springer Science and Business Media

Danielle

New York, NY, USA

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Dedicated editor of various genres and age groups, including picture books, middle grade, YA, adult mysteries/thrillers, and biographies.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Palaver Arts Magazine
• Yale University Press
• Sourcebooks Publishing
• Trojans 360
• Simon & Schuster

Chonise

New York, NY, USA

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Freelance copyeditor with in-house publishing experience, an MS in Strategic Communication, and a heavy reliance on the Oxford comma.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, African American Fiction, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Soho Press
• St. Martins Press
• Viking Books, Penguin Random House
• WW Norton
• 37 Ink, Simon & Schuster
• Self-employed

Jess

New York, NY, USA

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Passionate developmental editor at Alloy Entertainment. Formerly at PRH. Lover of YA, Book Club Fiction, Romance, and Thrillers.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Disney Books
• Rebel Girls
• Alloy Entertainment

Erin

New York, NY, USA

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Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.

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

Work experience:

• Hachette Book Group
• Princeton Architectural Press

Rozi

New York, NY, USA

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Too many words? Not enough? A subplot that wandered off like a Roomba? I refine structure & polish prose so your story can shine. | PRH alum

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Time Inc.
• Penguin Random House
• The Developmental
• EFA

Marsha

New York, NY, USA

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Fulfill your vision & publish great works with a well-established editor specializing in spirituality, self-development, and religion.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Health & Wellbeing, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Madeline

New York, NY, USA

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I've edited books and magazines for 12+ years. Clients include Newsweek, Sanrio, and Hasbro. My favorite genres? Memoir and cookbooks.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Farm Progress
• Topix Media Lab/Media Lab Books

Jennifer

New York, NY, USA

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A rigorously trained copyeditor and proofreader with experience working on trade fiction, trade nonfiction, and scholarly books

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

John

New York, NY, USA

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Publishing consultant, copy editor, and author / former scouting director, agent, and foreign rights manager. Let's make your book shine!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
• Astrology Zone
• Metroproof
• The Bent Agency

Lana

New York, NY, USA

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Proofreader for middle grade and YA books. Words are my passion and I love helping authors become strong writers and clear communicators.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Candlewick Press
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed

Mary

New York, NY, USA

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Scholarly publishing professional with 20+ years' experience editing medical journals and textbooks. Advanced degree in Creative Writing.

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
• Knowledgeworks Global Editorial
• American Association for Cancer Research

Stephanie

New York, NY, USA

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A former big-five senior editor specializing in food & cooking, home & garden, and other lifestyle nonfiction. Always calm under pressure.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Jenny

New York, NY, USA

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Expert editor of genre and literary fiction as well as creative nonfiction, including work with NYT bestselling authors.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Self-employed