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Teja 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

A lifetime of reading, editing, and writing books—this work is my dream. It would be an honor to help you get your book ready for the world.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Buddhism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Two Birds Editing
  • Avalon Travel
  • Alyson Books
  • George magazine
  • Jane magazine
  • Spin magazine

Richard 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Copy editor with foreign language expertise, specializing in various nonfiction, academic, and technical materials, from books to blogs

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Travel, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • University of Washington Press
  • Seattle Gay News
  • Various
  • Nomadic Matt
  • Cosmic Strands

JODI 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Former acquisitions editor specializing in book club fiction, historical fiction, romance, mysteries, and thrillers.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lake Union Publishing
  • Chronicle Books

Kary 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I'm a devoted, hardworking editor with a keen eye for detail and a fascination with language in all its combinations, uses, and forms.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Mashups, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Hugo House
  • Poetry Northwest

Janice 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Fantagraphics Books

Lynn 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Developmental editor and book coach with 12 years experience, specializing in action/adventure, literary & historical fiction, and memoir.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Travel, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Tori 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Nonfiction developmental editor, helping improve structure, tone, and flow. Happy to provide publishing insight and guidance!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Home & Garden.

Work experience:

  • The Fedd Agency
  • Self-employed

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

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • G. Elizabeth Kretchmer

Editor/writer for 30+ years in books, periodicals, and online, offering editorial services. Copyediting for clarity is my passion.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Technology, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

  • Patheos
  • Paraclete Press
  • Spiritual Directors International (Presence Journal)
  • Self-employed
  • Busted Halo
  • Housing Works
  • Clickradio
  • Computer Reseller News
  • PC Magazine (Ziff-Davis Publishing)

Ruth 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Developmental editor specializing in children's picture books, board books, and activity books. Editor of a #1 New York Times Best Seller.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Macmillan Children's Books
  • becker&mayer!
  • Compendium, Inc

Kelsey 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I provide editing services to help fulfill your publishing dreams. I love projects that inspire people to explore & learn.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • RainTown Press
  • Self-employed
  • Mountaineers Books
  • Ooligan Press

Ted 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk

Nia 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

10+ years helping writers explore every dimension of their stories via editorial assessment. Literary fiction, genre & film. UTA-repped.

Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • Papercheck, LLC.
  • The Santa Clara Review
  • UTA (United Talent Agency)

Nancy 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Specializing in memoir, cookbooks, and female-led fiction, I am a developmental editor and coach of 25 years working with authors.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, and Home & Garden.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Compendium
  • Becker & Mayer
  • University of Washington Press
  • Sasquatch Books
  • Becker & Mayer / SmartLab Toys

Erin 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Devoted, thoughtful editor specializing in literary & experimental fiction, cookbooks, and narrative nonfiction about nature.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Nature, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

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

Monica 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Veteran copy editor for leading New York City publishers who enjoys collaborating with writers to make their work the best it can be.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Scholastic
  • Self-Employed

Dave 5 star rating

Seattle, United States

Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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