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Jessie 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

Freelance editor offering top-notch manuscript editing with a backlist of bestselling authors who repeatedly choose me for every new release

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • BookBub and Chirp
  • Pelican Publishing Company

Meagan 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

Best-selling author helps emerging writers find their voices. Genres: historical fiction, literary fiction, coming-of-age.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Peeks & Valleys Literary Magazine
  • Drexel University

Nicholas 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

Copy editor and proofreader specializing in religious non-fiction with 9 years of experience.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Saint Benedict Press (TAN Books)

Constance 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

Professional editor specializing in literary and historical novels, YA, and speculative fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Three Rooms Press
  • Skyhorse Publishing

Miriam 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

I'm an experienced developmental editor and middle grade author who is passionate about helping other writers pursue their dreams.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Marvin Academy
  • Skypony Press
  • Big Universe
  • Self-employed

Elizabeth 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

Professional editor with 10+ years experience developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading both fiction and nonfiction

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romance, Health & Wellbeing, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • St. Martin's Press

Maya 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, United States

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

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Steven 5 star rating

Vermont, United States

Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Miami University, Oxford, OH
  • Colby College, Waterville,ME
  • Self-employed

Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Alexia 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, USA

As a publishing veteran and lover of language, I am committed to helping my clients’ words hit their mark with beauty and precision.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Erica 5 star rating

Parrish, United States

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

Georgette 5 star rating

Carmel, IN, United States

I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Scholastic Reading Counts!

Holly 5 star rating

Springfield, United States

Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Samhain Publishing, Ltd
  • Self-employed
  • Mundania Press
  • Lyrical Press

Renee 5 star rating

Buxton, ME, United States

Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Crystal Lake Publishing
  • Sebago Education Alliance
  • Allhorror.net
  • HorrorMovieReviews.com
  • Self-employed

Matthew 5 star rating

New York, United States

Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
  • Self-employed

Christopher 5 star rating

Gallatin, United States

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

Sean 5 star rating

Denton, TX, United States

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

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