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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

Sheri 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Copy editor (16 years) of memoir, travel, and cookbooks. Women's solo travel tales a specialty. I respect your voice and can make it shine.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • The Seattle Times

Ben 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Literary agent of bestselling and award-winning books such as the 2025 Printz Award-winner BROWNSTONE. Available for coaching and queries.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • JABberwocky Literary Agency
  • L. Perkins Agency
  • Amazon Books | KDP
  • Amazon Books | Amazon Book Review
  • thirty30

Emma 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I'm a freelance copyeditor and proofreader with more than ten years of experience working in-house at various publishers.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Amazon Publishing
  • Penguin Random House
  • Sasquatch Books

Shannon 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Various

Wayt 5 star rating

Seattle, United States

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

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

Work experience:

  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Self-employed
  • Scientific American

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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Corbin 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

20 years experience as a developmental editor and coach helping award winning writers share their story and expertise with the world.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Detour Ahead
  • University of Washington School of Law
  • Verve

Hannah 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I'm a developmental editor with 15+ years' experience in book publishing at PRH imprints focusing on memoir, narrative NF and LGBTQ+ fic.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Nature, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Sasquatch Books, Penguin Random House
  • Self-employed
  • Ballantine Books, Penguin Random House
  • Elyse Cheney Literary

Skye 5 star rating

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!

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • SAGE Publications (freelance)

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

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

Erin L. 5 star rating

Seattle, Washington, United States

24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
  • Open Books: A Poem Emporium
  • Killer Visual Strategies
  • Various magazines
  • The Kentucky Standard
  • Sarabande Books
  • Entre Ríos Books

Holly 5 star rating

Springfield, United States

Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Samhain Publishing, Ltd
  • Self-employed
  • Mundania Press
  • Lyrical Press

Andrea 5 star rating

Birmingham, United States

Editor and food writer with over 10 years of experience creating cookbooks on a wide range of cooking subjects.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Time Inc Books

Anjali 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Developmental editor for 20+ years, focus on commercial fiction. USA Today and #1 Kindle bestselling author of 15 books. I'd love to help!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Eliza 5 star rating

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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