The best manuscript editors for hire near Charlotte

Jessie

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Freelance editor offering top-notch manuscript editing with a backlist of bestselling authors who repeatedly choose me for every new release

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• BookBub and Chirp
• Pelican Publishing Company

Meagan

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Best-selling author helps emerging writers find their voices. Genres: historical fiction, literary fiction, coming-of-age.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Peeks & Valleys Literary Magazine
• Drexel University

Elizabeth

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Professional editor with 10+ years experience developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading both fiction and nonfiction

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romance, Health & Wellbeing, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• St. Martin's Press

Constance

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Professional editor specializing in literary and historical novels, YA, and speculative fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Three Rooms Press
• Skyhorse Publishing

Nora

United States

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Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Georgette

Carmel, IN, United States

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I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Scholastic Reading Counts!

Holly

Springfield, United States

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Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing, Ltd
• Self-employed
• Mundania Press
• Lyrical Press

Kate

Cleveland, OH, United States

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Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Solution Tree
• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Solution Tree Press

Miriam

Charlotte, NC, USA

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I'm an experienced developmental editor and middle grade author who is passionate about helping other writers pursue their dreams.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Marvin Academy
• Skypony Press
• Big Universe
• Self-employed

Joanna

Oak Park, IL, United States

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Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Browne & Miller Literary Associates
• The Parlor
• Literary Agency

Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

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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

Stephanie

Bedford, United States

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Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Keep Learning
• National Center for Science Education
• BiteScis

Karli

Clarksville, TN, United States

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Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Brittany

Rye, United States

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

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

Work experience:

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

Erik

Minneapolis, MN, United States

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Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Red Sofa Literary Agency
• Self-employed
• The Overlook Press
• Oxford University Press
• Headwater Literary Management

Kathy

San Diego, United States

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Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
• Academic Press
• Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
• Converse Consultants West
• Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
• Self-employed

Beth

Maineville, United States

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Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed