17+ Best short story copy editors for hire in the United States

Mona

Boston, MA, USA

Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

Hummingbird Press
Today Newspaper
Tin House Books
Literary Arts/Tin House Books
Chicago Quarterly Review
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CareerPro Global, Inc.
Catamaran Literary Reader
Santa Cruz Sentinel

John

Stockton, CA, USA

I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
MTKG, Inc.
University of California Press

Meghan

Little Rock, AR, USA

Copy editor with a decade of experience in independent publishing. Let me help keep your reader focused on your story--not silly mistakes!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Braddock Avenue Books
Bureau of Legislative Research
iProv, LLC

Michael

Baltimore, MD, USA

Independent publisher and freelance editor. I love working with authors at every stage of a book.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Mason Jar Press

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

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

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

Kate

Youngstown, OH, USA

Copyeditor/proofreader 6+ years. Works with first-time authors, professors, and small Catholic presses. Passionate about poetry and drama.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Wiseblood Books
Holy Heroes
Sophia Institute Press
Community Services of America at Good Will Publishers
Youngstown State University

Anne

Croton-on-Hudson, NY, USA

Meticulous editor with a special focus on literary projects.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, and Classics.

Work experience:

Self-employed
A Public Space
Words Without Borders
Associate Editor / Assistant Editor
Irene Skolnick Literary Agency

Nitza

New York, NY, USA

Experienced copy editor and proofreader for psychology, business and management texts. Seven years experience at Springer.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Springer
NYU School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Nathan

Chicago, IL, USA

Writer and editor with 5+ years of experience. Has worked at the Kenyon Review and Tin House Books, among other publications.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Tin House Books
MAYDAY Magazine
Agate Publishing House
The Kenyon Review

Angela Yuriko

Niceville, FL, USA

Publishing coach, multi Bram Stoker Awards® Winner+, publisher of Space and Time and Authortunities, a calendar of author opportunities.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Short Story, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Space and Time Magazine
MCPL North Independence
Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida
Panhandle Focus
Bay Beacon Newspapers, Niceville, Florida
Militarylifestyle.com, sponsored by Downey Publications

Sarah Lyn

New York, NY, USA

Developmental editor with 10+ years of experience at publishers + lit mags. Here for your stories, essays, novels, memoirs, and hybrid work!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Soft Skull Press
Catapult Books
Catapult (magazine)
Penguin Random House
Publishers Weekly
Self-employed
The Rumpus
The Rumpus

Scott

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Space Opera, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Outland Entertainment

Martin Roy

San Diego, CA, USA

Professional editor and national award-winning author with a wide range of experience in fiction and nonfiction publishing.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Naval Health Research Center
San Diego Business Journal
San Diego Magazine
The Log Newspapers
Palm Springs Desert Sun

Jamie

Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Experienced editor, tutor, and coach passionate about engaging storytelling and vibrant characters. All ages and experience levels welcome!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Nature, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Rowman & Littlefield
Self-employed
SuperPROTEIN Studios Inc.

Bryndee

Boise, ID, USA

I enjoy working on all sorts of projects with people who need help with grammar. My main areas are business and English.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Lexington Books
Golbon

Mayada

New York, NY, USA

Editor of prize-winning literary fiction. Formerly at Bloomsbury Publishing. Arabic-to-English translator.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Sociology.

Work experience:

Bloomsbury Publishing Qatar Foundation (BQFP)
Self-employed

Bess

Denver, CO, USA

I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience: