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Stephanie 5 star rating

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

Sandra 5 star rating

Omaha, United States

Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. 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

Christine 5 star rating

New York, United States

I'm a seasoned and accomplished editor providing quality proofreading and copyediting services for the K-12, adult, and scholarly markets.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Marshall Cavendish Corporation
  • Self-employed

Glenn 5 star rating

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Frederick News-Post
  • Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
  • American Journalism Review

Taylor 5 star rating

Ashland, VA, USA

Certified editor specializing in historical fiction, fantasy, sci-fi and mystery. I sharpen stories that blend the past, future and unknown.

Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • Centrifolio, LLC
  • Shirley & McVicker Public Affairs

Freelance copyeditor/proofreader with strong editing skills, an eye for consistency, and a history of meeting (and exceeding) deadlines.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Biographies & Memoirs, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Children's, Business & Management, Sports & Outdoors, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Jillian 5 star rating

Prescott, AZ, USA

Experienced grammar fiend specializing in children's and lifestyle nonfiction. Reliable, professional, and meticulous.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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William 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I have 40 years of professional experience as a writer and editor specializing in history, the arts, entertainment, and general nonfiction.

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, and Architecture.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • J. Paul Getty Trust
  • Time Magazine

Ashley 5 star rating

Jersey City, NJ, USA

A supportive and collaborative editorial professional with 10+ years’ experience across print and digital—and a total bookworm.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Prairie Schooner, University of Nebraska
  • History Press
  • Publishers Weekly
  • CreateSpace, an Amazon.com Company
  • Milkweed Editions
  • Yemassee Journal
  • Self-employed
  • Compose.ly
  • Turner Publishing
  • The Book Incubator

Elizabeth 5 star rating

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Over 25 years of academic publishing and copyediting experience. I'm eager to elevate your nonfiction book to its finest form.

Genres: Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • M.E. Sharpe, Inc.

Lelia 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

A former production editor in trade publishing, I offer proofreading and project management services.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Young Adult, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Artisan
  • HarperCollins

David 5 star rating

Beaufort, SC, USA

A diligent, conscientious editor who enjoys helping writers develop their voice and getting the words right.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Alice 5 star rating

San Francisco, CA, USA

10 years specializing in copy-editing for academic non-fiction. Communication, depth, and precision for any manuscript.

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

Work experience:

  • Grammarly
  • Stanford University
  • Shmoop
  • Russian Life Magazine

Elissa 5 star rating

Cedaredge, CO, USA

Nonfiction copyeditor and proofreader with 25 years of experience and 500 books completed. I will make your manuscript publication-ready.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Carnegie Museum of Art

Devon 5 star rating

Destin, FL, USA

Editor with 12 years' experience in academic and general audience nonfiction for all ages, as well as fiction, picture books, and memoirs.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Gibbs Smith
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
  • Self-employed

Erik 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

  • Red Sofa Literary Agency
  • Self-employed
  • The Overlook Press
  • Oxford University Press
  • Headwater Literary Management

Molly 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Former HarperCollins editor with over a decade of publishing industry experience, specializing in upmarket and commercial fiction

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Maria B. Campbell Associates
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Foundry Literary + Media

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