The best self help book copy editing services

Adaobi

Bronx, NY, United States

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I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Manuscript Coordinator
• Self-employed
• Hachette Book Group
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Apress
• Project Lead The Way

Dave

Seattle, United States

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Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Sarah

Saint Paul, United States

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Obnoxiously meticulous copyeditor with decades of experience in complex sci-fi, business and brand books, and personal finance.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Business & Management, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Lila

New York, United States

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I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Geoffrey

D.C., DC, United States

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20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Running Press
• Self-employed
• Thomas Nelson Publishers

Stephanie

New York, NY, United States

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Former HarperCollins Publishers and Delacorte Press acquisitions editor, specializing in mind-body-spirit. Award-winning indie clients.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell
• Self-employed

Lisa

Berkley, MI, United States

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Every sentence matters! My passion is helping your words shine, whether you're at the beginning of your project or you need a final polish.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Home & Garden, Career Guides, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jessica

Jacksonville, United States

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Award-winning freelance editor Jessica provides practical, marketable revision advice to clients on all six habitable continents.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Writers House
• St. Martin's Press
• Fox Literary LLC
• Self-employed

Beth

Maineville, United States

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Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Mary

New York, NY, USA

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Scholarly publishing professional with 20+ years' experience editing medical journals and textbooks. Advanced degree in Creative Writing.

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
• Knowledgeworks Global Editorial
• American Association for Cancer Research

Patrick

New York, NY, United States

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Hands-on, thoughtful editor specializing in memoir, self-help, thriller, mystery, suspense, and YA fiction. Formerly of Simon and Schuster.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed
• Simon & Schuster / Simon Pulse
• Simon & Schuster / Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE) and Gallery Books
• International Creative Management (ICM)
• Matt DeCoursey Enterprises / Realist Books

Jenna Love

Nashville, TN, USA

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With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Vi

Portland, OR, USA

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After ten years of editing books and supporting authors, I know what publishers (and readers!) are looking for. Let's make your book shine!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Anthologies, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ooligan Press
• Portland Review Literary Journal
• Simon & Schuster UK
• Transatlantic Literary Agency
• First Page Sage
• Scribe Media

Bob

Fredericksburg, VA, USA

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Full-time freelance editor, proofreader, and indexer. Proofread 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner in History for Oxford University Press.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• LOMA
• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Colleen

Eugene, OR, USA

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Versatile editor & writer with extensive experience collaborating with authors & publishers to craft engaging, impactful, marketable books.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Home & Garden, Parenting & Families, Inspirational, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• GRAND Media, LLC
• Adams Media, a division of Simon & Schuster
• Aster Publishing

Chris

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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More than 20 yrs experience in nonfiction book editing. Topics include leadership, sustainability, health and wellness, and more!

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

Work experience:

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

Jennie

Tallahassee, FL, USA

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Editor with 15+ years' experience in nonfiction, tech, mindset, and mystery fiction. Clients include Cambridge and a Big Five publisher.

Genres: ELT, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Various institutions and universities in Japan