Hire Manuscript Editors near Chicago

Kathryn

Chicago, United States

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Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks, Inc.
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• The Purcell Literary Agency
• Entangled Publishing
• Author Claudia Gray

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction

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

Joe

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fast. Friendly. Experienced. Thorough. I'm here to help you be your best. Sample edits available.

Work experience:

• Solution Tree Press
• Self-employed

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

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Literary Fiction

Travis

Chicago, IL, USA

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A seasoned editor of sports books and literary fiction, Travis has partnered with acclaimed authors, trusted insiders, and Hall of Famers.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Beijing Language and Culture University
• Sports Publishing LLC
• TrueHoop
• Passengers Journal

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Literary Fiction

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

Andrea

Chicago, IL, USA

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I'm a passionate children's book editor with nearly a decade of experience, focusing on SEL, multiculturalism, diversity, and tough topics.

Work experience:

• Beaming Books/1517 Media
• Albert Whitman & Company

Services: Editing Developmental Editing

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holiday, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult

Bryn

Chicago, IL, USA

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Former executive editor in publishing, specializing in romance and mystery. I give detailed but encouraging edits, and I help with querying!

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hallmark Publishing at the Hallmark Channel

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Query Letter Review

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal Romance

Christa

Chicago, IL, USA

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Development and copy editor working with NY publishers, bestselling/award-winning indie authors since 2011. Multi-published YA author.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction