The best copy editors for hire near Minneapolis

Mary

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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As a former literary agent, I bring a craft focus and deep insider knowledge to my work. My specialties include kidlit and fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Andrea Brown Literary Agency
• Bittersweet Books

Erik

Minneapolis, MN, United States

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Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Red Sofa Literary Agency
• Self-employed
• The Overlook Press
• Oxford University Press
• Headwater Literary Management

Steve

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Wildly talented editor and writer with palmares including climate change, where-to, children's, and award-winning ghostwriting projects.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Rainforest Alliance
• Self-employed
• National Geographic
• Advantage Media/Forbes Books

Elise

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Proofreading, developmental, content, and copy editing. I have an MS in Book Publishing, and a passion for fiction, especially romance.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ooligan Press
• Motivational Press
• Augsburg Honors Review

Misha

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Production editor at Penguin with over ten years editorial experience, specializing in fantasy, romance, LGBTQIA+, and YA titles.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Penguin Young Readers
• Routledge/Taylor & Francis
• Workman Publishing

Aja

Austin, United States

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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.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster
• on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .

Kristen

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Eagle-eyed romance, women's fiction, and YA editor with 15 years of experience. Ready to help you on your publishing journey. Let's talk!

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Cavendish Square Publishing
• Black & White Publishing
• Penguin Group USA
• Self-employed
• Annie's Attic

Alicia

Boston, United States

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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

Erica

Parrish, United States

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Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Marah

Washington, DC, United States

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Cookbook ghostwriter and editor who knows both sides of the desk. Food, health, and lifestyle books, from proposal to manuscript.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
• Scribner

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

Brooke

Denver, United States

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Experienced (9 years in-house, 20 years freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Chicago Review Press
• Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
• Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
• Self-employed

Julie

New York, United States

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Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Open Road Integrated Media
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• HarperCollins Children's Books
• Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
• HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
• Self-employed

Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

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Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The History Press
• Newgen KnowledgeWorks
• Amnet

Ashley

New Philadelphia, United States

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Editor of all things smart, inspiring, crafty, and culinary that enrich the soul. Helping authors put their best books forward since 2008.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Romance, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Barbour Publishing
• Adams Media (Simon & Schuster) | BenBella Books | Page Street Publishing | Callisto Media

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

Paul

New York, United States

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Contemporary fiction, romance, YA, plays, memoirs & cookbooks are my specialties. Clients: Amazon, Simon & Schuster, Kensington.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Editing Company
• Simon & Schuster
• Diner Journal
• Kensington Publishing