Hire Developmental Editors near Chicago

Elayne

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fantasy author and former associate editor with Macmillan Publishers offering editorial services across multiple genres of fiction.

Work experience:

• Tor Teen, Macmillan Publishers
• Tor Books, Macmillan Publishers

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Query Letter Review

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's

Jennifer

Chicago, IL, USA

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Editor with 21+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.

Work experience:

• Heinemann-Raintree
• Quarasan
• McGraw-Hill
• Publications International, Ltd.
• Capstone Publishers
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime

Marci Rae

Chicago, IL, USA

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I'm a longtime editor with experience in unusual niche genres—particularly Christian books and poetry collections.

Work experience:

• Ancient Faith Publishing
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction

Alex

Chicago, IL, USA

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Children's book editor with experience in editing and content creation, passionate about championing people's stories—and writing her own.

Work experience:

• Independent Publisher
• Albert Whitman & Company

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Holiday, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships

Christina

Chicago, IL, USA

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I'm a professional children's book editor with experience in trade, licensed, and educational publishing.

Work experience:

• American Reading Company
• Sterling Children's Books (now Union Square & Co.)
• Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Independent Publishers Group
• Albert Whitman & Company

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction

Helena

Chicago, IL, USA

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Nonfiction editor with indie in-house experience. Focused on social justice, art and design, and LGBTQ+ topics. Collaborative and curious.

Work experience:

• Schiffer Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Design, History, Biographies & Memoirs

Madison

Chicago, IL, USA

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Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.

Work experience:

• Albert Whitman & Company
• Albert Whitman & Compaby
• C&T Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Young Adult

Perrin

Chicago, IL, United States

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Cookbooks are my specialty—books I have edited have won or been finalists for James Beard, IACP, and Gourmand awards.

Work experience:

• Agate Publishing
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences