Poetry Copy Editing Services

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Erin L.

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


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

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

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

Thea

Thea

Chicago, IL, USA

Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in YA, cookbooks, poetry, and graphic novels.


Work experience:

  • American Public Works Association
  • UMKC Women’s Center
  • UMKC Writing Studio
  • New Letters Magazine
  • American Educational History Journal
  • Andrews McMeel Universal
  • Sourcebooks, Fire

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Comics & Graphic Novels

Kelly

Kelly

Phoenix, United States

I am passionate about the written word! I have nearly 20 years in editing in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.


Work experience:

  • Immanence Journal
  • Gently Read Literature (GRL)
  • International Artist Publishing
  • Perseus Books Group
  • The Story Laboratory

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, Mystery & Crime

Michael

Michael

Grass Lake, MI, USA

Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.


Work experience:

  • Michael Martin Editing Services

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality

Jessica

Jessica

Madison, WI, USA

Advocate for inclusivity and diversity; #OwnVoices reader for queer/mentally ill characters. I specialize in romance, fantasy, and poetry.


Work experience:

  • The University of Wisconsin Press
  • Sourcebooks
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Poetry, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Historical Romance, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction

Amanda

Amanda

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.


Work experience:

  • Independent Press
  • C&R Press
  • Virginia Tech
  • Freelance

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Science Fiction

Laurel

Laurel

Portland, ME, USA

I am an experienced editor specializing in K–12 education, memoir, and other nonfiction.


Work experience:

  • Solution Tree Press
  • Marzano Resources
  • The Creator Institute

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction

Brandi

Brandi

Aurora, CO, USA

Award-winning writer/editor/teacher with 15+ years of experience who is passionate about helping others develop their own voices


Work experience:

  • Denver Quarterly / University of Denver
  • National Stroke Association

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story

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Hire the best poetry copy editors


Poetry is often viewed as being open in form and to interpretation, but you can rest assured that you’ll still need a good copy editor for poetry as much as any other form. In fact, the importance of rhythm and flow to verse means that jarring typos or inconsistencies can be more likely to stand out to readers and reviewers than in prose.


That’s why it’s so important that you hire a poetry copy editor with a surplus of knowledge under their belt who can help you identify typos, mistakes in grammar, and inconsistencies. Once these issues are out of the way, you’re sure to guide your verse to greatness.


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