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Daniel 5 star rating

Bentonville, AR, USA

Proofreading and copy editing for various non-fiction (self-help, spiritual), poetry, non-native/translated English, comics/graphic novels

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Fiction, New Age, Comics & Graphic Novels, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Fantagraphics Books Inc.
  • self-employed

Dana 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
  • Penguin Random House

Rachel 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • DC Entertainment
  • Self-employed
  • Little Bee Books
  • Emergents Universe

Andrea 5 star rating

Collegeville, PA, USA

Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction, including comics, memoirs, cookbooks, and fantasy.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • Epic Originals
  • Rodale Books
  • Self-employed
  • Union Square & Co.
  • Running Press

Janice 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Fantagraphics Books

James 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Comic book editor, specializing in LGBT+ rep, horror, sci-fi, and supernatural stories. Worked at Marvel, Mad Cave Studios, and 451 Media.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Mad Cave Studios
  • Marvel Entertainment
  • 451 Media
  • Good Hero

Jamie 5 star rating

Yonkers, NY, USA

I am a Senior Editor/Proofreader with 15 years of experience in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

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Sirah 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Caitlin 5 star rating

Sunderland, MA, USA

I love a good story! I specialize in writing and editing children's books and K-8 educational materials.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Center for Responsive Schools
  • Pioneer Valley Books
  • Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson

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

Nicole 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I'm a copy editor and proofreader with over eight years of experience for major book publishers, magazines, and digital publications.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Technology, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Adweek
  • Best Lawyer
  • Scholastic

Gene 5 star rating

Houston, United States

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

Rebecca 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Experienced, meticulous, and collaborative copy editor/proofreader with a YA/middle grade/kid lit focus (and a bad slash habit)

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
  • Scholastic Inc.
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
  • Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
  • TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.

Dani 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

I'm a copy editor, proofreader, & sensitivity reader with experience working with Big 5 publishers & NYT bestsellers across age categories.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • P.S. Literary

Bethany 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Papercutz
  • Rosen Publishing
  • Scholastic, Inc.
  • Bethany Bryan freelance
  • Self-employed

Kim 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Editor & former DC Comics/WB story exec with 10+ years shaping standout, character-driven books & scripts with heart, structure, & payoff.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • DC - Warner Bros. Discovery
  • The CW Television Network

James 5 star rating

Fort Collins, CO, USA

I help genre fiction & comics writers see what isn’t working, strengthen story, and hook readers from page one. 10+ years' experience.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Jeppesen/Boeing

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