Hire Book Editors near Oakland
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Oakland, California, USA
I'm a collaborative and highly experienced book editor who has done work for Random House, Lonely Planet, and other nonfiction leaders.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Sports & Outdoors, Entertainment, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management
Oakland, CA, USA
I am a literary agent and freelance developmental book editor. I also edit and consult on query letters and non-fiction book proposals.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology
Oakland, CA, USA
Precisely worded, wildly creative: Editor of award-winning books (poetry and prose) offering customized and attentive editorial services
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Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading
Genres: Poetry, Fiction
Oakland, CA, USA
Experienced content and copy editor of academic non-fiction (10+ years). A resource for your scholarly and creative projects.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading
Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Sociology
Parrish, United States
Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.
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Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Health & Wellbeing
Hoboken, NJ, United States
Deep experience editing memoir, narrative nonfiction, novels and short stories.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction
Charlottesville, United States
Thoughtful editing and meticulous proofreading, done with a sharp eye and gentle tongue.
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Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Fantasy
Union, United States
I've been a freelance proofreader for close to 20 years. I've proofread everything from cookbooks to business books for major publishers.
Work experience:
Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Home & Garden, Self-Help & Self-Improvement
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