17+ Best business copy editors for hire in the United States

Sarah

Springfield, United States

Nonfiction editor formerly of Wiley and Pearson. I help authors create AWESOME books, including #1 bestsellers on Amazon.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Home & Garden, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Pearson Learning Solutions
John Wiley and Sons

Alicia

Boston, United States

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

Barry

New York, United States

I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Philosophy, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Self Employed

Felicia

Gainesville, FL, USA

I help non-fiction authors tell stories that matter. I bring over 20 years experience in commercial and academic publishing.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Various universities
Rockwell International, Space Systems Division

Joe

Asheville, NC, USA

I work with my authors to create engaging manuscripts–creating content that readers reach for, relate to, relish, and remember.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

self employed
Self-employed

John

Stockton, CA, USA

I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
MTKG, Inc.
University of California Press

Robyn

Abilene, Texas, USA

Specializing in YA, fantasy, comedy, mystery, and faith-based manuscripts through review, development, content editing, and author coaching.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

(Texas-Based Publishing Service)
Creative Word Editing
HarperCollins/Blink YA
ACU Press & Leafwood Publishers
Self Employed

Nicole

High Point, NC, USA

A copyeditor extraordinaire, I specialize in middle grades fiction, memoirs, and business nonfiction to bring captivating stories to life.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Mascot Books
Ambassador International Publishing

Rachel

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Copyediting and proofreading professional with a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and 14 years of experience.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Writing & Publishing, Career Guides, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, and Home & Garden.

Work experience:

Barefoot Proximity
Writer's Digest/F+W Media
North Light Crafts and Krause Publications/F+W Media

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
Open Books: A Poem Emporium
Killer Visual Strategies
Various magazines
The Kentucky Standard
Sarabande Books
Entre Ríos Books

Chris

Philadelphia, PA, USA

17+ yrs book editing. Leadership, self-help, environment, marketing, social issues, business. A passion for the compelling narrative.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Technology, and Sociology.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Soundview Executive Book Summaries
SMG France
Ideas for Leaders, Ltd.

Heather

Venice, Florida, USA

Professional editor who enjoys great stories, proper grammar, and happy clients. Let's talk about your story. Narrative non-fiction/memoirs.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

OnCourse Learning
Write Stuff Enterprises
Self-employed

Dennis

Portland, Maine, USA

Manuscript Editor and Proofreader. Your partner for a book that is clear, compelling, and a pleasure to read.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
National Academy for State Health Policy
(Self-employed)
Public Entity Risk Institute
American Public Transportation Association
DataTrends Publications

Jocelyn

Hillsborough, NC, USA

20+ years editing and consulting authors, especially business/leadership books or personal stories with an inspirational message.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, Sports & Outdoors, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Everything Attitude, Inc./Sam Glenn Presentations
Attitude Digest Magazine
Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology
Kingsley Lewis & Associates

Mike

Winter Park, CO, USA

20+ years in publishing.Ghostwritten 3 NYT bestsellers, edited/co-written/coached 50 Amazon #1s. Genres: nonfiction, business, career, faith

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Career Guides.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Sandra

Omaha, United States

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:

Metropolitan Community College
Self-employed

Marie

New York, NY, USA

A former Penguin Random House senior editor, I develop/doctor, line and copy edit nonfiction. Have an MBA and have worked in finance.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Health & Wellbeing, and Design.

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