The best book editors for hire near Kansas City

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

Jenny

Kansas City, MO, USA

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13 years editing and proofreading, specializing in romance in multiple sub-genres, for everything from short novellas to 100K+ novels.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Waterhouse Press
• Gemma Halliday Publishing
• Loose Id
• Musa Publishing
• Self-employed
• Page & Vine

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

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

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

Veronica

Jersey City, NJ, USA

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Eagle-eyed copy editor/proofreader. I've worked with an array of nonfiction titles, plays/drama, and children's books.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Entertainment, Picture Books, Children's, Career Guides, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Theatre Communications Group, Inc.
• Mango Publishing
• Nova Southeastern University Writing and Communication Center
• Brighter Horizon Foundation
• Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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

Kathy

New York City, NY, USA

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Former children’s book publisher at PRH, hands-on editor of 3 Newbery Honors, 2 Printz Honors, and several NYT bestsellers.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House imprint (Eponymous)
• Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
• Self-employed

Leslie

New York City, NY, USA

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I'm an editor of award-winning children's books, with over twenty years of experience working on picture books, middle grade, and YA novels.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Freelance

Amy

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Janklow & Nesbit Associates
• Self-employed

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

Andrea

New York City, NY, USA

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Editor with two+ decades of experience at both small and large (big five) publishers, specializing in YA, children's, and illustrated works.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Comics Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Lion Forge Comics
• Andrews McMeel Publishing

Mary Beth

Orlando, United States

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Sensitive, seasoned copy editor dedicated to strengthening each author's particular voice

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• Self-employed

Fran

New York, United States

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Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Writers House
• youbloom music festival

Sophia

New York City, NY, USA

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I'm currently an editor at HarperCollins. I love working collaboratively with writers at all stages of the process!

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• The Paris Review
• Book Culture

Kelly

Phoenix, United States

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I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Immanence Journal
• Gently Read Literature (GRL)
• International Artist Publishing
• Perseus Books Group
• Self-employed

Matt

Jersey City, NJ, USA

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I'm a literary agent with more than a decade of experience in genres spanning science fiction/fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Tobias Literary Agency
• David Black Agency
• Aaron Priest Agency
• Charles River Labs
• Penguin Random House
• New Leaf Literary & Media
• The Rights Factory