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John 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
  • McNeese State MFA program
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Zoe 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

An editor with experience at publishers large and established to small and indie. Let's collaborate on the publishing journey best for you.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lion Forge
  • Workman Publishing
  • Amphorae Publishing Group

Michael 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, United States

Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • The Laryngoscope Journal
  • Self-employed
  • Graphic World, Inc
  • Penguin Random House

Lisa 5 star rating

St James, NY, USA

I am a copy editor and proofreader who has worked on both non-fiction and fiction books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Macmillan
  • Afloat USA magazine
  • The Independent newspaper (East Hampton)

Kylie 5 star rating

St Paul, MN, USA

Kylie has worked professionally as an editor for over a decade. She has experience as a freelancer and working for a publishing house.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Kensington Publishing
  • Thomson Reuters

Kim 5 star rating

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

20+ years of writing, editing, and coaching experience, I'll bring out the very best in your writing. Skilled. Confident. Caring.

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

  • kn literary arts
  • The Associated Press
  • Gingko Press
  • Prosperity Fund
  • Self-employed

Rebecca 5 star rating

Saint Louis, MO, USA

Anthropologist, social worker, professional editor, and award-winning author with 20+ years' experience. Compassionate perfectionist.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Springer
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • Lumen Psychotherapy
  • Palgrave McMillan
  • Self-employed

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Kat 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Comics/graphic novel editor & proofreader. Nine years of experience working with clients like Lion Forge, WEBTOON, Wattpad, & AHOY Comics.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • AHOY Comics
  • Lion Forge
  • ComicsVerse
  • Webtoon
  • TO Comix Press
  • WEBTOON Unscrolled
  • Einhorn's Epic Productions

Chelsea 5 star rating

St Paul, MN, USA

10+ years' experience and an eclectic background from novels to high-level scientific journal articles and memoirs and biographies.

Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • L'arbreGlobal
  • Publishing Solutions Group
  • O'Reilly Media
  • Adams Media
  • American Meteorological Society
  • Casino Enterprise Management
  • Foundation Medicine, Inc
  • Foundation Medicine
  • Medtronic

Tiffany 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Published author with a PhD in philosophy; over 4 years of experience copyediting academic works, including 59 academic books (Routledge).

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, Engineering & Materials Science, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lindenwood University - Belleville

Maleah 5 star rating

Nashville, United States

Former Thomas Nelson editor with 23 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

Georgette 5 star rating

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: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

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

Amy 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Children's Books
  • Stony Brook University
  • Studio Goodwin Sturges
  • Self-employed

Christopher 5 star rating

Gallatin, United States

Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • B&H Academic
  • Moody Publishers
  • Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
  • Self-employed

Kathy 5 star rating

San Diego, United States

Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
  • Academic Press
  • Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
  • Converse Consultants West
  • Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
  • Self-employed

Maya 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, United States

From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed

Mary Beth 5 star rating

Orlando, United States

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

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