The best self help book developmental editing services

Marah

Washington, DC, United States

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Cookbook ghostwriter and editor who knows both sides of the desk. Food, health, and lifestyle books, from proposal to manuscript.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
• Scribner

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

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

Maria

Kansas City, MO, United States

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Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

• 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

Houston, TX, USA

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Nonfiction dev & copy editor with 20+ yrs: science, psychology, business, wellness & systems-change books that challenge the status quo.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Career Guides, Nature, Entertainment, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Kirkus Reviews
• The Optical Society (OSA)
• Contiem, Inc.
• Barnes&Noble.com/Nook
• Jouve North America
• Modern Language Association (MLA)
• American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Ray

Northampton, United States

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Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Winning Edits
• Rocket Code
• Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
• Smart Passive Income
• Buy Box Experts
• The Storied Future

C.J.

Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

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Experienced editor. Specializes in nonfiction and young adult fiction. NYT's bestseller. Let's make your story shine!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children's, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• KN Literary Arts
• HarperCollins / Union Square / Hachette / Audible
• YA Books Central
• Pepperdine University

Eric

Denver, CO, USA

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AP-trained copy editor now editing and proofreading for newsletters, university-affiliated authors, and of course my fab Reedsy clients!

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• McREL International
• National MS Society
• Centura Health
• Self-employed
• Mizel Arts and Culture Center
• The Denver Post

Melanie

New York, NY, USA

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Development editor, writer, and proofreader specializing in general nonfiction, cookbooks, lifestyle, wellness, crafts, and education.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Callisto Media
• Macmillan Learning
• Page Street Publishing Company

Cathy

Annapolis, MD, USA

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Formerly with Hachette Book Group and Columbia University Press. Over fifteen years of experience editing award-winning nonfiction titles.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Permanent Press

Sami Nicole

Longmont, CO, USA

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I specialize in wellness, East Asia, Buddhism, yoga, NVC, children's fiction, and craft books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, DIY & Crafts, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Shambhala Publications

Kimberley

New York, NY, USA

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Editor of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with a focus in diverse/underrepresented voices that challenge the status quo.

Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Skyhorse Publishing
• Gaudy Boy

Kayla

Boise, ID, USA

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I am a book editor with a passion for bringing adult, YA, and middle grade fiction, memoir, and self-help books to life.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Amberjack Publishing
• Self-employed

Rachel

New York, NY, USA

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Development editor and book coach with extensive experience in audio. (May also have a mild obsession with RuPaul's Drag Race.)

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Audible Originals

Martha E

Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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Ivy League–educated developmental editor. I help memoir, prescriptive memoir & self-help authors create books that illuminate and inspire.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Inspirational, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
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• Brown University, Tufts University, Guilford College, UTEP, Smith College, and Providence College
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Allison

Jersey City, NJ, United States

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Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wiley