Menu
The best manuscript editors for hire near Phoenix
Sign up for free to meet top manuscript editors on Reedsy
Kelly
Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Annette
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Author (Little, Brown, Audible) with 7+ years in publishing. Clear, incisive feedback for romance, women's fiction, thrillers, YA and more.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Alloy Entertainment
- Audible Originals
- Little, Brown
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
Get ready to publish
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre and take a step towards publishing your book.
Kathy
San Diego, United States
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
Glenn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
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
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
📞 Chat with our team
Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.
Christopher
Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
Erin
Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
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
Matthew
New York, United States
Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
- Self-employed
Estelle
New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- Self-employed
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
- New York Book Editors
Brooke
Denver, United States
Experienced (9 years in-house, 19 years freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Self-employed
Stephanie
New York, NY, United States
Former HarperCollins Publishers and Delacorte Press acquisitions editor, specializing in mind-body-spirit. Award-winning indie clients.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Self-employed
Abigail
New York, NY, United States
Nonfiction editor for 20-plus years, transforming raw concepts into polished books on lifestyle, cooking, health, how-to, and more.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Fashion & Textiles, and Photography.
Work experience:
- (Independent)
- Watson-Guptill Publications, an Imprint of the Crown Publishing Group
- Brioni
- Universe Publishing, a Division of Rizzoli International Publications
Kathryn
Chicago, United States
Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- The Purcell Literary Agency
- Entangled Publishing
- Author Claudia Gray
Browse 2,000+ additional profiles
Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.