The best book editors for hire near New York

Julie

New York, United States

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Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Open Road Integrated Media
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• HarperCollins Children's Books
• Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
• HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
• 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

Fiona

New York, NY, United States

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I am a veteran trade book editor of fiction and nonfiction, committed to helping writers find their voice and produce their best work.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• HarperColllins
• Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
• Self Employed

Nicole

New York, NY, United States

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I'm a literary agent with a passion for collaboration and a love of storytelling. Always thoughtful, engaged, and optimistic.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• The Book Group
• The Reading Room
• ICM Partners

Rebecca

New York, NY, United States

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With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education

Kaitlin

New York, NY, United States

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I have copyedited and proofread more than five hundred books, adult and children's, nonfiction and fiction, in all genres.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster
• Macmillan
• Self-employed

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

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Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

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

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books
• Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

Megan

New York, NY, United States

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A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster
• Freelance

Monika

New York, NY, USA

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I am a seasoned editor of literary fiction and non fiction, specializing in novels, short stories, narrative non fiction, memoir, & essays.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Curtis Brown
• InkWell Management

Michele

New York, United States

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Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Diane

New York, NY, USA

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Seasoned professional with 25 years of experience, specializing in memoir, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, and commercial fiction.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Mystery & Crime, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Kensington Publishing
• Warner Books
• GLobo Libros

Anne

New York, NY, USA

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Former senior editor with 10 years' experience at traditional and indie publishers. Specializing in mystery, historical, and WF.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Crooked Lane Books
• Thomas Dunne Books/Minotaur Books
• St. Martin's Press

Wesley

New York, NY, USA

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Editor with an eye for market viability and a positive attitude. I'd be thrilled to read, edit, or help you develop your adult/kids' book!

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Bushwick Daily
• Self-employed

Caroline

New York, NY, USA

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15 years in NYC + indie publishing. Editor of multiple #1 indie bestsellers. Substantive editorial guidance. Friendly, collaborative style.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• EverAfter Romance
• Grand Central Publishing
• Harlequin
• Siren-BookStrand

Philip

Baldwin, New York, USA

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In addition to having written 18 books, I've edited and fact-checked more than 300 books, including 65 bestsellers, all for top publishers.

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

Work experience:

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Jon Michael

New York, NY, USA

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I'm an agent at Aevitas and a former editor at Penguin Random House who's looking forward to helping you through any stage of your book.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• The Park Literary Group (now Park & Fine Literary and Media)
• Aevitas Creative Management

Olivia

New York, NY, USA

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Professional editor with eight years of experience in MG and YA at Scholastic and HarperCollins—and a passion for kidlit!

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

Work experience:

• Writers House
• Scholastic Press
• Inkyard Press