17+ Best History Developmental Editors for Hire in the United States

Stephen

Maplewood, United States

Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of. No AI.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Avon Books
Wiley
Amacom
Thomas Dunne Books

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Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

The History Press
Newgen KnowledgeWorks
Amnet

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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

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Sandra

Omaha, United States

Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.

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

Work experience:

Southeast Community College
Self-employed
Metropolitan Community College

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Lisa

New York, NY, United States

Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

PublicAffairs
Self-employed
Carol Publishing Group
Viking Penguin
Random House
University of Texas
The Writers Studio

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Gail Naron

New Orleans, United States

Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Economics.

Work experience:

Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
Jewish Communal Service Association

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Lila

New York, United States

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

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Anna

Barrington, RI, USA

Editor of critically acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction, memoir, health and wellness, and more—with 20 years of industry experience

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Agriculture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Experiment
Globe Pequot Press
HarperCollins
Sobel Weber Associates

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Devon

Destin, FL, USA

Editor with 12 years' experience in academic and general audience nonfiction for all ages, as well as fiction, picture books, and memoirs.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Gibbs Smith
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
Self-employed

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Kelli

New York, NY, USA

Experienced Big 5 Editor | Specializing in women's fiction, literary fiction, suspense, and international history | 18+ years in publishing

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Hachette Book Group (previously Perseus Book Group)
Insight Editions
Penguin Random House (previously Random House)
Jane Rotrosen Agency

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Danielle

Bettendorf, IA, USA

A meticulous editor with 20+ years editing nonfiction, with a particular focus on memoir, science, and nature.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Travel, Photography, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Utne Reader
Voyageur Press

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James

New York, NY, USA

Professional editor with 14+ years experience. Here to provide every editing service and prepare your manuscript for publication.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, True Crime, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Kensington Publishing

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Michael

Dallas, TX, USA

PhD in English with over 15 years of editorial experience helping writers with both trade titles and academic monographs.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Sociology, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Belt Publishing

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Lauren

Miami, FL, USA

My name is Lauren, and I help writers and authors of all backgrounds take their work to the next level. Let's work together!

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Nature, Home & Garden, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Pineapple Press
SAGE Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing
Self-employed

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K.J.

Sheridan, WY, USA

Publisher, Executive Editor, and Consultant w/over 20 years experience shaping publishing/media projects in both fiction and non-fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cultural & Ethnic, Themes & Motifs, Photography, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Digital, Print, and Multimedia Publishing Company (Fiction/Non-Fiction)

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William

Durham, NC, USA

I am a freelance editor with over a decade of experience working with major publishers, top literary agencies, and independent authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Music.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Barer Literary, LLC (now part of The Book Group)
Little, Brown and Company
Barer Literary, LLC
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

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Adam

Asheville, United States

Nonfiction book editor with 17+ years of experience in digital and print publishing. Reader advocate and prose polisher.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.

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