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Michael

Michael

Boston, MA, USA

Copy editor, proofreader, and author with 20+ years' experience, specializing in Fiction, Memoir, and Art.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs

Tara

Tara

Boston, MA, USA

Indigenous editor with 9+ years in the publishing industry. I am a meticulous copy editor, and I can help with BIPOC characterizations.


Work experience:

  • Massachusetts Hospital
  • Pearson
  • Todd Communications

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Calendars, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel

Sirah

Sirah

Boston, MA, USA

I specialize in children's literature, both picture books and middle-grade novels with an emphasis on inclusivity and educational works.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

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

Megan

Megan

Boston, MA, USA

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


Work experience:

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

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

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

Jeannine

Jeannine

Boston, MA, USA

I've been an editor for 20 years now, and I've done everything from line editing, copy editing, and proofreading from academia to fiction.


Work experience:

  • Bedford/St. Martin's
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Short Story

Deborah

Deborah

Boston, MA, USA

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


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

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

Alexandra

Alexandra

Boston, MA, USA

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


Work experience:

  • Charlesbridge Publishing
  • HMH
  • Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
  • Self-employed

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

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

Kelly

Kelly

Boston, MA, USA

Meticulous, passionate copy editor who specializes in YA fiction and cookbooks and has worked with Random House and Simon and Schuster.


Work experience:

  • StayWell
  • Self-employed
  • New England Conservatory
  • George Mason University

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Coming of Age, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade, Children's, New Adult, Young Adult, Social & Family Issues

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