17+ Best copy editors for hire near Boston

Emily

Boston, MA, USA

Editor specializing in romance, fantasy, and YA, with experience editing NYT bestsellers. Author with Simon and Schuster + HarperCollins.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Simon & Schuster
Orlans PC

Kayla

Boston, MA, USA

Academic publisher with 5+ years of experience. I specialize in LGBTQ studies, social justice, and psychology.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Brill Academic Publiahers

Lauren

Boston, MA, USA

Experienced editor with a publishing background in memoir, fiction, & narrative nonfiction. Let's make your words wonderful!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children's, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Freelance
Flatiron Books
Pen and Press
Pearson PLC
Kenyon Review
Lucinda Literary

Mona

Boston, MA, USA

Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

Hummingbird Press
Today Newspaper
Tin House Books
Literary Arts/Tin House Books
Chicago Quarterly Review
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CareerPro Global, Inc.
Catamaran Literary Reader
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Megan

Boston, MA, USA

Copy editor, line editor, and proofreader with experience in art history, design, fashion, and photography.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Home & Garden, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, and History.

Work experience:

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Self-employed
American Folk Art Museum
Rolling Stone

Jenna

Boston, MA, USA

NYT bestselling author, 27-year novel workshop leader, and editor dedicated to helping you get your novel/memoir published! #BookWhisperer

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Self-employed

George

Boston, MA, USA

Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, New Adult, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Angelella Editorial
HarperCollins

Alicia

Boston, United States

Editor with 10+ years' experience in content development, copy editing, and proofreading. Avid learner & lover of the written word.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Technology, Anthologies, Classics, Writing & Publishing, Education & Reference, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

Macmillan Learning
Bedford/St. Martin's
Brown University
Grey Line Entertainment
O'Reilly Media

Alexandra

Boston, MA, USA

Children’s book editor; experience with picture books, early readers, middle grade, and NF

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Charlesbridge Publishing
HMH
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
EdSights

Emily

Boston, MA, USA

An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House
McSweeney's
Harvard Alumni Association
Self-employed

Erin

Boston, MA, USA

A former Scholastic editor with over a decade of experience, who loves kidlit and delights in text.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Scholastic Inc.
Self-employed
Viable Paradise

Jennifer

Boston, MA , USA

Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
NYC Board of Education

Sirah

Boston, MA, USA

Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Deborah

Boston, MA, USA

30+ years' experience in nonfiction, memoir, self-help, kid lit. Known for speed, accuracy, versatility, and compassion. MSW & MFA.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Career Guides, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Lisa

Nashville, United States

I'm a twenty-year veteran in Christian publishing, specializing in gift/coffee table books, devotionals, and trade books.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Thomas Nelson Publishers (Harper Collins)

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: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

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

Aja

Austin, United States

Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

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