17+ Best Book Editors for Hire near Chicago

Angela

Chicago, IL, USA

Veteran editor with expertise in K-12 education, especially literature and writing. I am also a professional garden designer and consultant.

Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
McGraw-Hill Education
Self-employed

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Don

Chicago, IL, USA

I do developmental editing in social science and the humanities. From first drafts through to publication, I like helping scholars succeed.

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

Work experience:

CEMSE, University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press
Self

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Avner

Chicago, IL, USA

Professional editor, ghostwriter, and author of literary fiction and non-fiction who can help get you and your book across the finish line.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Texas-based Publishing Services Company
Self-employed

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Amanda

Chicago, IL, USA

Meticulous copyeditor and proofreader with nonfiction trade experience—memoirs, oral histories, cookbooks, and more!

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Agate Publishing
Self-employed

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Connor

Chicago, IL, USA

Hello! I'm Connor, an editor with 10+ years of editing experience, including award-winning nonfiction titles. Let’s make your book excel!

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Moody Publishers

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Jennifer

Chicago, IL, USA

Editor with 24+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Heinemann-Raintree
Quarasan
McGraw-Hill
Publications International, Ltd.
Capstone Publishers
Self-employed

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Lillian

Chicago, IL, USA

Experienced full-service editor specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance. Let's take your book to the next level!

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Internet Brands

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Natalie

Chicago, IL, USA

I bring thoughtful, thorough, and professional edits and feedback to copyediting or proofreading lifestyle and business projects.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Educational Publisher
Science Connected Magazine

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Alex

Chicago, IL, USA

Children's book editor with experience in editing and content creation, passionate about championing people's stories—and writing her own.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Holiday, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Sex & Relationships.

Work experience:

Independent Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company

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Grace

Chicago, IL, USA

Thriller || Mystery || Fantasy || Nonfic -- 10+ years at Big Five and indies with New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestsellers

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group)
Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen
JMH Scouting

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Marie

Chicago, IL, USA

Sharp, seasoned proofreader of memoir, nonfiction, business, women's well-being, and self-help books. I take pride in my work, and yours.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Scribe Media
The Urban Writers
Freelance

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Mohamad

Chicago, IL, USA

Ph.D level expertise with over 12 years of developmental, editing, and proofreading consulting experience.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Florida Gulf Coast University
International Network for Hate Studies

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Danielle

Chicago, IL, USA

Developmental Editor with 15+ years of experience from every side of publishing and the marketplace knowledge to make your book shine.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

Sourcebooks, Inc.
Self-employed
Fresh Fiction
Anderson's Bookshop

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Julia

Chicago, IL, USA

Award-winning traditionally published novelist (4 books) with extensive editorial experience in historical, literary and speculative fiction

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Themes & Motifs, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

StoryStudio Chicago
Catapult

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Will

Chicago, United States

Trusted big-5 copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and all the sub-genres therein.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

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