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

Christine

New York, United States

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I'm a seasoned and accomplished editor providing quality proofreading and copyediting services for the K-12, adult, and scholarly markets.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Marshall Cavendish Corporation
• Self-employed

Barry

New York, United States

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I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.

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

Work experience:

• Self Employed

Katie

New York, NY, United States

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Nonfiction editor with an intuitive knack for storytelling & published author who has seen the industry from every possible angle

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Amazon Publishing
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Book of the Month
• William & Park
• Audible
• Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Jacquelin

New York, New York, USA

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I'm a veteran developmental book editor with 20 years of experience at Penguin Random House committed to helping you make your story sing!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• GrubStreet

Estelle

New York, United States

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Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Self-employed

Lila

New York, United States

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I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

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

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

Anne

New York, United States

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Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
• Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
• Library Journal
• Freelance

Jess

New York, NY, USA

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I'm an acclaimed developmental editor with 15+ years as Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, Alcove Press & Crooked Lane Books, and more! 📚

Genres: Romance, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster/Crimson Romance
• Self-employed
• Scholastic, Macmillan, Sourcebooks
• Crazy Maple Studio
• Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press

Shuli

New York, NY, USA

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Developmental editor helping you seize the core of your project and bring it to its maximal impact.

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

Work experience:

• Ideas on Fire
• Self-employed

Lisa

New York, NY, USA

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Passionate, collaborative, Big 5 editor with 15+ years of experience in nonfiction: history, travel, sports, illustrated

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Entertainment, Art, and Photography.

Work experience:

• Hachette Book Group
• Black Dog & Leventhal

Ishan

New York, NY, USA

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I am a developmental editor specializing in political nonfiction with a background in indie publishing, academic publishing and magazines.

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

Work experience:

• The New Press
• Vera Institute of Justice
• Oxford University Press

Jaida

New York, NY, USA

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Former Literary Agent of New Leaf Literary and Media with 12+ years experience editing Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• New Leaf Literary & Media
• Writer's House

Dana

New York, NY, USA

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Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan

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

Work experience:

• Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Penguin Random House

Paula

New York, NY, USA

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As a literary agent representing multiple genres, I can help authors refine their query letters so agents consider their work thoroughly.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Self-employed
• Aevitas Creative Management
• HG Literary
• Red Weather Literary Magazine
• West Wind Literary Scouting
• Breakthrough Writers
• ASH Literary