The best historical romance book editing services

Jackie

Birmingham, MI, USA

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Bringing a history PhD's rigor & an expert editor's eye to women-centered hist fic, fantasy & romance. Let's make your unique story shine!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Time Travel Romance, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Pearson Education
• various (Emory University, Pitt Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Park University)

Hilari

Glen Head, NY, USA

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I am a sharp-eyed, award winning editor with over thirty years in the romance industry. I'll help you tell your story and find your readers!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin
• Zebra Books
• Self-employed

Lauren

New York, NY, USA

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Peripatetic editor of genre and literary fiction since 2015, with clients, publishers, and imprints under Macmillan, Penguin, and Tor.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hamilton College

Krista

Upland, CA, USA

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Copy editor & proofreader specializing in romance. From dark and twisty to lighthearted rom-coms, I can help make your novel its best.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Laura

Westfield, NJ, USA

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Romance and Mystery/Thriller Editor prev. at Penguin Random House (Berkley), Hachette (James Patterson), and Hooked. Let's perfect a story.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Espionage, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Hachette, James Patterson's BookShots
• Hooked
• Self-employed

Jessica

Black Forest, CO, USA

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**Now Scheduling for April 2027** Romance, women's fiction, and YA copyeditor and proofreader with 18+ years of experience.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

• freelance
• Kirkus
• becker&mayer!
• Samhain Publishing
• Pioneer Valley Books

Michelle

Orlando, FL, USA

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Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Ghost Publishing
• Xulon Press Publishing

Samantha

Rigby, ID, USA

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Samantha is a senior editor with seventeen years of publishing experience, helping authors create compelling books ready for publication.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Inspirational, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Covenant Communications, Inc.
• Shadow Mountain Publishing
• Builder Fusion

Kristen

San Francisco, CA, USA

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PhD-trained editor helping experienced fiction writers elevate their craft with kind, insightful feedback and strategic guidance

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Chronicle Books
• Columbia University

Erin

New York, NY, USA

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Dedicated copy editor and proofreader with more than 15 years of experience in romance and mystery/thriller

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Macmillan
• Light Reading
• Kensington Books
• Story Collider

Ashley

Price, Utah, USA

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I'm a publishing-house editor, and I teach at writing conferences every year. I've edited 100 published books. Will yours be next?

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Covenant Communications

heather

Hartford, CT, USA

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Bestselling author, editor of 15+ years specializing in hist fic, romance, WF, mystery/suspense, YA. Writing coach and teacher of 25 yrs

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kyra

Orlando, FL, USA

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Editor and proofreader of romance and women's fiction with 10+ years of experience working with authors and publishers.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Amazon Publishing
• Ripley's Believe It or Not!
• Ooligan Press

Holly

East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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NYT-bestselling, award-winning editor with over 17 years of industry experience, specializing in mysteries, thrillers, suspense, WF, romance

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Mysteries.

Work experience:

• St. Martin's Press
• Self-employed
• BookEnds, LLC
• Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press

Duncan

Raleigh, NC, USA

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Developmental editor, NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Hachette, contributing editor at Harper's, novelist (HarperCollins, 2027)

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Algonquin Books
• CraftBook Editorial
• Harper's Magazine

Jacquelin

New York, New York, USA

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I'm a veteran developmental book editor with 20 years of experience at Penguin Random House committed to helping you make your story sing!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• GrubStreet

Danielle

Chicago, IL, USA

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Developmental Editor with 15+ years of Multifaceted Expertise in Romance, Fiction, & More. Let's work together to make your book shine!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks, Inc.
• Self-employed
• Fresh Fiction
• Anderson's Bookshop