17+ Best manuscript editors for hire near Portland

Abby

Portland, United States

Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

HarperCollins
Disney-Hyperion
Scholastic
Self-employed

Andrea

Portland, OR, USA

Empathetic editor of award-winning picture books and middle-grade fiction. I bring a thoughtful approach to story, pace, language, and tone.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Chloë

Portland, OR, USA

Spirituality/Sexuality non-fiction editor with YA fiction experience. Enthusiastic and fun to work with!

Genres: Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Northwest Institute on Intimacy
Self-employed
Pushfins
GR0

Nadja

Portland, ME, USA

Children's literature expert with 6+ years of editorial experience, an MFA in Writing for Children, and a teacher's perspective.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Friends School of Portland (Previous: Okemo Mountain School; George Jackson Academy)
Self-employed
Northshire Bookstore (Previous: Books of Wonder)

Meg

Portland, OR, USA

Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with twenty years of experience working on literary fiction.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Tin House Books
Tin House magazine
Literature and Medicine

Lee

Portland, Oregon, USA

A sharp, sensitive editor of fiction and creative nonfiction with twenty-five years of experience in publishing.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Coming of Age, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Tin House Books
Tin House magazine
SheBooks
The Santa Monica Review
Dove Books
The Iowa Review

Steve

Portland, OR, USA

Author, editor with 20+ years of expertise and insights. Historical, crime thrillers, espionage, more. I want your story to capture readers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Action & Adventure, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Michael

Portland, OR, USA

History professor who loves to engage with good ideas.

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

Work experience:

Pacific Northwest College of Art
The European Physical Journal
Cambridge University
King's Review Magazine

Laurel

Portland, ME, USA

I am an experienced editor specializing in K–12 education, memoir, and other nonfiction.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Solution Tree Press
Marzano Resources
The Creator Institute

Rebecca

Portland, OR, USA

20+ years' writing, editorial, and content-creation experience in books and magazines. Specializing in illustrated nonfiction.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Travel, Antiques & Collectibles, and Design.

Work experience:

QPG
Self-employed

Nevin

Portland, OR, United States

My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Scholastic
Penguin Random House
Government Technology magazine
Self-employed
Green Bean Books
Portland State University

Georgette

Carmel, IN, United States

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

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

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

Jeff

Portland, OR, USA

Dynamic, best-selling writer in multiple genres providing developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Fonograf Editions
various universities
Independent Publishing Resource Center
Dikembe Press
Prairie Schooner

Vi

Portland, OR, USA

After ten years of editing books and supporting authors, I know what publishers (and readers!) are looking for. Let's make your book shine!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Anthologies, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Ooligan Press
Portland Review Literary Journal
Simon & Schuster UK
Transatlantic Literary Agency
First Page Sage
Scribe Media

Aja

Austin, United States

Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Simon & Schuster
on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .

Brooke

Denver, United States

Experienced (9+ yrs in-house, 18+ yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, 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

Anne

Los Angeles, CA, United States

I'm a former LGBTQ+ Editor in Chief with a film background and years of success nurturing star writers and beginners. Let's tell your story!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, and Entertainment.

Work experience: