17+ Best Book Editors for Hire near Sacramento

Lee

Sacramento, CA, USA

I am comics. I am thematic storytelling. I am writing and editing with intention. I am the process that helps creators achieve their goals.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, and Themes & Motifs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Maleah

Nashville, United States

Former Thomas Nelson editor with 23 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles.

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

Work experience:

Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers)
Thomas Nelson

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Gene

Houston, United States

Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Uptown Stories
Simon & Schuster
Scholastic
HarperEntertainment
Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
Denver Quarterly
San Jacinto College South

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Jessica

Sacramento, CA, USA

Experienced editor who works with top publishers, brands, and bestsellers. Let's geek out over your manuscript and make it even better!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

Callisto Media
Insight Editions
Working Partners Ltd
HarperCollins Publishers
AECOM
Disenchanted Publishing
Veridian Environmental, Inc.
Nameless Magazine
Folio Literary Management
Upstart Crow Literary
Self-employed

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Georgette

Carmel, IN, United States

I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Scholastic Reading Counts!

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Eliza

Maplewood, NJ, United States

I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

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

Work experience:

Diversion Books
Self-employed
Leigh Feldman Literary
The Bent Agency
Callisto Media
Rebel Girls

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Jenn

Leawood, KS, United States

I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Fran

New York, United States

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

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Lisa

New York, NY, United States

Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

PublicAffairs
Self-employed
Carol Publishing Group
Viking Penguin
Random House
University of Texas
The Writers Studio

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Nora

United States

Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

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Stephanie

Bedford, United States

Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Keep Learning
National Center for Science Education
BiteScis

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Kelly

Phoenix, United States

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

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Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

Self-Employed

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Joanna

Oak Park, IL, United States

Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process

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

Work experience:

Browne & Miller Literary Associates
The Parlor
Literary Agency

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Renee

Buxton, ME, United States

Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.

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