The best copy editors for hire near Denver

Sam

Denver, CO, USA

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Proofreader | Copy Editor | Coach/Mentor. Clients include Cognella, Stanford, and the Bold Story Press.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• October Hill Magazine
• SNC-Lavalin Technical Journal
• The Scribe
• youB, Inc.

Kelsey

Denver, CO, USA

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Editing's my bread and butter—and also my jam. Narrative nonfiction and memoir copy editor. 20 years, 140+ published books, 30+ bestsellers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Community.co
• ApricotLaw
• MedStudy

Delia

Denver, CO, USA

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In addition to her extensive experience in the New York publishing world, Delia has a keen eye for detail and an attuned ear to language.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Anthologies, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Melville House Publishing
• Restless Books
• Archipelago Books
• Hothouse Literary Journal
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• R. R. Donnelley

Bess

Denver, CO, USA

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I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
• Orison Books
• American Animal Hospital Association
• Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
• Fairchild Fashion Media

Eric

Denver, CO, USA

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AP-trained copy editor now editing and proofreading for newsletters, university-affiliated authors, and of course my fab Reedsy clients!

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• McREL International
• National MS Society
• Centura Health
• Self-employed
• Mizel Arts and Culture Center
• The Denver Post

Philip

Denver, CO, USA

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The How-To Guru. If your book teaches readers how to do something, I can help — with editing, rewriting, images, and technical review.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Agriculture.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ultimate Electronics
• Creative Publishing International
• ehow.com

Maleah

Nashville, United States

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Former Thomas Nelson editor with 20 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers)
• Thomas Nelson

Marta

Denver, CO, USA

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Marta loves to take a concept and help craft it into a spellbinding book that excites and informs its readers.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• Morton Publishing Company
• Fulcrum Publishing Company

Ray

Northampton, United States

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Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Winning Edits
• Rocket Code
• Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
• Smart Passive Income
• Buy Box Experts
• The Storied Future

Gene

Houston, United States

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Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Uptown Stories
• Simon & Schuster
• Scholastic
• HarperEntertainment
• Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
• Denver Quarterly
• San Jacinto College South

Beth

Maineville, United States

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Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Sandra

Omaha, United States

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Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

• Southeast Community College
• Self-employed
• Metropolitan Community College

Mary Beth

Orlando, United States

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Sensitive, seasoned copy editor dedicated to strengthening each author's particular voice

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• Self-employed

Lindsey

New York, United States

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Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Grand Central Publishing
• Crooked Lane Books

Lisa

Nashville, United States

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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)

George

Virginia, United States

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Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The Free Lance-Star
• freelance
• self-employed and for various companies
• volunteer

Edward

Murray, KY, United States

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Experienced editor of nonfiction books (esp. spirituality/self-help). Copy edits and proofreading draw on my work as an author and MDiv.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Business & Management, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed