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Michael

Michael

Seattle, WA, United States

An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense

Sheri

Sheri

Seattle, WA, USA

Copy editor (15 years) of memoir, travel, and cookbooks. Women's solo travel tales a specialty. I respect your voice and can make it shine.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • The Seattle Times

Services: Editing Copy Editing

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel

Wayt

Wayt

Seattle, United States

Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.


Work experience:

  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Self-employed
  • Scientific American

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, Life Sciences

Kelley

Kelley

Seattle, WA, USA

Fiction editor, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and young adult manuscripts, with experience in traditional and indie publishing.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Middle Grade

Erin

Erin

Seattle, WA, USA

Devoted and thoughtful line editor, copyeditor, and proofreader specializing in literary fiction, novels in translation, and cookbooks.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • GoodTherapy.org
  • YES! magazine

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Travel, DIY & Crafts, Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Cultural & Ethnic

Skye

Skye

Seattle, WA, USA

Copy editor for 20 years with SAGE and Wiley. I have a background in science, literature, art, and music. Nothing gets by me!


Work experience:

  • Wiley (freelance)
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (freelance)
  • SAGE Publications (freelance)

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Art, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure

G. Elizabeth

G. Elizabeth

Seattle, WA, USA

Author, Editor, Storytelling Coach. Making a difference one word at a time.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • G. Elizabeth Kretchmer

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Rachel

Rachel

Seattle, WA, USA

Experienced editor with an eye for details. Specialties include romance, YA, MG. Multi-pubbed author at Simon & Schuster and Penguin.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Author Accelerator
  • Entangled Publishing
  • The Daily of the University of Washington

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance

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