Hire a Developmental Editor in Oakland

Jed B.

Oakland, CA, USA

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I am an experieced nonfiction editor with a passion for reportage and for books that make an argument about how to make the world better.

Work experience:

• The New Press
• Callisto Media

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Political Science & Current Affairs Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement Health & Wellbeing Economics Antiques & Collectibles

Andy R.

Oakland, CA, USA

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I am a literary agent and freelance developmental book editor. I also edit and consult on query letters and non-fiction book proposals.

Work experience:

• Andy Ross Agency

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Historical Fiction Fiction Literary Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult History Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Political Science & Current Affairs

Kate A.

Baltimore, United States

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Former Simon & Schuster editor with over a decade of experience editing YA & MG novels by award-winning and bestselling authors.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster Children's Books / Aladdin Books

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Paranormal Romance Romance Contemporary Romance Women's Fiction Children's Young Adult Urban Fantasy Fantasy

Sandra W.

Omaha, United States

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Skilled editor for your nonfiction book, primarily business/leadership, true crime, self-help/health, and memoir. I love first-time authors.

Work experience:

• Metropolitan Community College
• Write On, Inc., Editorial Services company

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Business & Management Health & Wellbeing History Humanities & Social Sciences Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement True Crime

Kirby G.

Louisville, United States

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From crime and thrillers to memoirs and short stories—accomplished editor/author with over 20 years of experience in publishing and teaching

Work experience:

• Sarabande Books
• Self-employed
• MFA in Writing Program at Spalding University

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

Genres: Mystery & Crime Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story Thriller & Suspense Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction History Humanities & Social Sciences Writing & Publishing

Brooke M.

Denver, United States

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Experienced (9 yrs in-house, 14 yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in content editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

Work experience:

• Chicago Review Press
• Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
• Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
• Word Hawk Editing, LLC

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

Genres: History Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Music Philosophy Entertainment Parenting & Families Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction

Brittany W.

Rye, United States

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Experienced cookbook and spirits editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.

Work experience:

• Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
• Book Passage Bookstore
• Saint Mary's College of California
• MARY: A Journal of New Writing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Non-Fiction Nature Education & Reference

Margaret N.

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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I edit cookbooks, craft titles, gift-y nonfiction. I've worked on everything from astrophysics texts to NYT-bestselling literary mashups.

Work experience:

• Freelance
• Quirk Books
• Beacon PreMedia Global (now Lumina Datamatics)
• East Falls Bakery
• Police Legal Sciences
• The Writing Center at Kenyon College
• Zanesville Art Museum

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

Genres: Humor & Comedy Fiction Art Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Mashups Writing & Publishing Calendars Comics & Graphic Novels Design Photography Architecture