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Brittany
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Rye, United States
Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
- Book Passage Bookstore
- Saint Mary's College of California
- MARY: A Journal of New Writing
- The Music Hall
Kathy
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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
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
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Janan
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Louisville, KY, USA
Developmental editor & publishing coach with 10+ yrs experience turning ideas into impactful children’s, memoir, & nonfiction books.
Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- American Pharmacists Association
Christine
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Washingtonville, NY, USA
Experienced book editor ready to help with any of your needs including copyediting and proofreading. I look forward to working with you!
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Technology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Hay House
- The Cornwall Local
- Neal Schuman Publishers
Chloë
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Portland, OR, USA
Spirituality/Sexuality non-fiction editor with fiction experience. Enthusiastic and fun to work with!
Genres: Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Northwest Institute on Intimacy
- Self-employed
- Pushfins
- GR0
Mikola
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New York, NY, USA
25+ years as editor, copy editor, and proofreader on book projects. My priority: shaping the work so your voice and storytelling shines.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Pearson Education/ Longman Publishers
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan)
- 7 Stories Press
- GS Sharpe Communications
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Ava
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Colbert, WA, USA
A patient, nurturing, painstakingly detailed book editor with more than 20 years of experience helping authors seasoned and new.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Technology, Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture, and Design.
Work experience:
- self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons
Christina
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Anaheim, CA, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader, open to most academic disciplines with a specialty in engineering and tech.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Engineering, Engineering & Materials Science, Technology, Business & Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- USC/IEEE
- Apex CoVantage
Rachel
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Woodstock, GA, USA
Energetic editor specializing in nonfiction, academic, and reference texts. A decade of experience with The New Press, PRO-ED, and more.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bookbright Media
- New South Journal
- Five Points
- Eudora Welty Review
- Self-employed
Michaela
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Alexandria, VA, USA
I edit content about science, history, nature, fun reference, and children's non-fiction with a National Geographic background.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- University Press of New England
- Brill Publishers
- Appalachian Mountain Club
Lois
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Harvey, Louisiana, USA
Editor of nonfiction books for over 30 years. Publishers have consistently trusted me with their most challenging projects.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Baker Book House
- Zondervan
- Fleming H. Revell
- Azusa Pacific University
Brian
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Geneseo, NY, USA
An editor for four years with a Forbes Global 2000 company, Brian has a BFA from NYU and is licensed to practice law in NY and VA.
Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Mystery & Crime, Legal Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Thomson Reuters
Kendra
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Miami, FL, USA
I specialize in non-fiction children's books and education/reference texts, so I know how and why we read: for learning or just plain fun!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Life Sciences, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Holiday, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- World Book, Inc.
- Norwood House Press
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
- Self-employed
Emily
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Salina, KS, USA
Copy editor with ten years of experience editing religious books, memoirs, academic texts, and children's books for two major publishers
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Concordia Publishing House
- Rowman & Littlefield
Bruce
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Astoria, NY, USA
Higher education editor with 30+ years of experience (both in-house and freelance) developing texts in the humanities and social sciences.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin company
Stephanie
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Schwenksville, PA, United States
Editor, proofreader, reader. Wrangler of run-away trains of thought and foxhound puppies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Temple University Press
- Penn State Press
- ASTM International
- Self-employed
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