The best book editors for hire near Kansas City

Haley

Kansas City, KS, USA

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My name is Haley, a freelance editor and literary agent who has worked in publishing since 2016. I'd love to collaborate on your next WIP!

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

Work experience:

• Creative Media Agency

Maria

Kansas City, MO, United States

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Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Alicia

Kansas City, MO, USA

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I copyedit and proofread novels, middle-grade fiction, and juvenile nonfiction from award-winning authors at Penguin and Elite Editing.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Scribendi
• Tutor.com
• Mid-Continent Public Library
• Self-employed
• Red Line Editorial

Jon

Kansas City, MO, USA

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Professional book editor and writer with a soft spot for non-fiction. I'm also a frequent traveler and (occasional) travel writer.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Geography, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

• Freelance
• Skyhorse Publishing

Diane

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

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My sweet spot is MG and YA fiction. I'll help you find your story (ornery manuscripts don't scare me!) and figure out how to tell it.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Dani

Kansas City, MO, USA

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I'm a copy editor, proofreader, & sensitivity reader with experience working with Big 5 publishers & NYT bestsellers across age categories.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed
• P.S. Literary

Shannon

Kansas City, MO, USA

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Book coach and editor with 10+ years of experience. My clients include award-winning authors and publishers. Fantasy, romance, thrillers.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Mid-Continent Public Library
• Self-employed
• Pitch Wars
• Writers House
• Penguin Random House

Lisha

Kansas City, MO, USA

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I am a fiction, nonfiction, and technical editor and proofreader. I am also a traditionally published author of children's books.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Olsson
• Self-employed

Elisabeth

Iowa City, IA, United States

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Award-winning and New York Times bestselling editor of nonfiction and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Travel, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Sports & Outdoors, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• University of Iowa Press
• University of Nebraska Press
• Self-employed

Jen

Kansas City, MO, USA

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Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Hallmark Publishing
• Self-employed

Bethany

Kansas City, MO, USA

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Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Papercutz
• Rosen Publishing
• Scholastic, Inc.
• Bethany Bryan freelance
• Self-employed

Allison

Jersey City, NJ, United States

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Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wiley

Cynthia-Marie

New York City, NY, USA

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Award-winning writer and experienced editor who is passionate about helping others perfect projects, whether generating or polishing ideas.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jenny

Redwood City, CA, USA

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Diligent, thoughtful, friendly editor with almost 30 years of experience. Reading people's stories and making them better is my life's work.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Travel, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• McGraw-Hill Education
• Cengage Learning
• Publishing Solutions Group
• Multiple Publishers

Brittany

Johnson City, TN, USA

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I specialize in educational and theological content with a commitment to clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing.

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

Work experience:

• Mometrix Test Preparation
• Self-employed
• Caldwell Academy and Providence Academy

Carol

New York City, NY, USA

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Three decades as a top US nonfiction editor on business, management, leadership, tech, and design at HarperCollins and more.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Design, Technology, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Architecture.

RuthAnne

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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Editor specializing in romance and YA, with additional copyediting and proofreading experience. Published author with Sky Pony Press.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Deseret Book/Shadow Mountain Publishing
• University of Utah
• Blue Ocean Brain
• Salt Lake City Weekly
• Policy Institute for Children
• Pitch Wars