17+ Best Proofreaders for Hire near New York

Cassidy

New York, New York, USA

An editor at a Big 5 publisher with experience editing NYT bestsellers, specializing in adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House

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Julie

New York, United States

Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Open Road Integrated Media
HarperCollins Publishers
Disney Publishing Worldwide
HarperCollins Children's Books
Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
Self-employed

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Barry

New York, United States

I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Philosophy, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Self Employed

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Adam

New York, NY, United States

I'm a New York City-based editor specializing in commercial nonfiction, and have worked on several NYT-bestselling titles.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Technology.

Work experience:

Penguin Books
Abrams Books
Public Affairs Books
Perseus Books Group
The Overlook Press
Sterling Publishing
Apollo Publishers

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Erin

New York, NY, USA

Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Architecture, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Hachette Book Group
Princeton Architectural Press

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Rozi

New York, NY, USA

Too many words? Not enough? A subplot that wandered off like a Roomba? I refine structure & polish prose—esp. fantasy/romantasy. | PRH alum

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

Time Inc.
Penguin Random House
The Developmental
EFA

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Rebecca

New York, NY, USA

Experienced, meticulous, and collaborative copy editor/proofreader with a YA/middle grade/kid lit focus (and a bad slash habit)

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
Scholastic Inc.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.

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Brooke

New York, NY, United States

Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Penguin Random House
Sterling Publishing

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Rachel

New York, NY, USA

Copy editor and proofreader with seven years of experience in book publishing. I specialize in romance and mystery.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House

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JT

New York, NY, USA

I love a good story. Insightful, congenial NYC-based editor of fiction and nonfiction, in both the literary journal and academic realms.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

Epiphany Magazine
River Styx
The University of North Carolina Press
WW Norton Co.
Electric Literature
Onion River Press
University of Chicago Press
Hay House
Brazenhead Review
Self-employed

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Anna

Franklin, New York, USA

Making your author dreams come true! Award-winning editor with 16+ years of experience working with beginners and seasoned authors alike.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Career Guides, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Daily Star: Upstate Life Magazine
Hatherleigh Press
StyleMatters
Catapult Book Group
Self-Publishing Services
Author Solutions

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Rebecca

New York, NY, USA

Editor specializing in science and business nonfiction and genre fiction. Experience in-house at HarperCollins and Kensington and agencies.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

Kensington Books
Folio Literary Management
HarperCollins
Self-employed

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Mary

New York, NY, USA

Scholarly publishing professional with 20+ years' experience editing medical journals and textbooks. Advanced degree in Creative Writing.

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Knowledgeworks Global Editorial
American Association for Cancer Research

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Jaida

New York, NY, USA

Former Literary Agent of New Leaf Literary and Media with 12+ years experience editing Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed
New Leaf Literary & Media
Writer's House

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Adina

New York, NY, USA

I'm a former editor-in-chief specializing in Crafts, Health and Well Being. I love helping writers hone their voices to tell their stories.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Soho Publishing
Lion Brand Yarn Company
Self-employed

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Jenny

New York, NY, USA

Expert editor of genre and literary fiction as well as creative nonfiction, including work with NYT bestselling authors.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Inspirational.

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