The best copy editors for hire near Portland

Desme

Portland, OR, USA

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Attentive editor with 14 years' experience. I polish voice-driven literary and speculative work with care, precision, and respect for style.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Anchor QEA
• Portland State University

Sarah

Portland, Maine, USA

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A former editor for HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, I believe that young readers deserve the best literature we can offer.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• HarperCollins Children's Books

Andrea

Portland, OR, USA

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Empathetic editor of award-winning picture books and middle-grade fiction. I bring a thoughtful approach to story, pace, language, and tone.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Holiday.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Avalon

Portland, OR, USA

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Award-winning editor transforming manuscripts into bestsellers. 10+ years crafting fiction, memoir & nonfiction with major publishers.

Genres: Romantic Comedy, Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Inkshares
• Umano
• Sasquatch Books
• Blue Star Press

Meg

Portland, OR, USA

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Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with over twenty years of experience working on literary fiction.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Tin House Books
• Tin House magazine
• Literature and Medicine

Laurel

Portland, ME, USA

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I am an experienced editor specializing in K–12 education, memoir, and other nonfiction.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Solution Tree Press
• Marzano Resources
• The Creator Institute

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

Rebecca

Portland, OR, USA

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20+ years' writing, editorial, and content-creation experience in books and magazines. Specializing in illustrated nonfiction.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Travel, Antiques & Collectibles, and Design.

Work experience:

• QPG
• Self-employed

Michael

Portland, OR, USA

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History professor who loves to engage with good ideas.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• Pacific Northwest College of Art
• The European Physical Journal
• Cambridge University
• King's Review Magazine

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

Melinda

Portland, OR, USA

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Editor of 8+ years specializing in YA, dystopia, speculative, & sci-fi. MA Book Publishing. Let's turn your obstacles into opportunities.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Ooligan Press
• Self-employed
• Overcup Press
• Chemeketa Press

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

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