The best historical romance book proofreading services

Marissa

Avon, IN, USA

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Proofreader specializing in children's books. Experience working with publishers including Candlewick Press and Zando.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• NewGlobe
• Self-employed

Ashley

Price, Utah, USA

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I'm a publishing-house editor, and I teach at writing conferences every year. I've edited 100 published books. Will yours be next?

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Covenant Communications

Emma

Ridgewood, NY, USA

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Copyeditor with publishing experience; I bring an agent's meticulous eye. Word-obsessed, NYC-based, ready to help your book be brilliant!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Math & Science, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Neuwirth & Associates
• Heliotrope Books
• DeFiore & Company Literary Management, Inc.

Christy

Warminster, PA, USA

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Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• M*Modal
• BroadStreet Publishing Group
• Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
• Revell (Baker Publishing Group)

Kyra

Orlando, FL, USA

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Editor and proofreader of romance and women's fiction with 10+ years of experience working with authors and publishers.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Historical Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Amazon Publishing
• Ripley's Believe It or Not!
• Ooligan Press

Joyce

South Beloit, IL, USA

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Editor with 30 years of professional experience, including 9 years copy/content editing for NYT bestselling romance and suspense authors.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• USA Today
• Berkley Books/Penguin Random House

Emily

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books

Rob

Portland, OR, USA

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A friendly, thoughtful, and experienced editor specializing in helping international authors revise their manuscripts for US publication.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Blackstone Publishing

Erin

New York, NY, USA

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Dedicated copy editor and proofreader with more than 15 years of experience in romance and mystery/thriller

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Macmillan
• Light Reading
• Kensington Books
• Story Collider

Lauren

New York, NY, USA

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Peripatetic editor of genre and literary fiction since 2015, with clients, publishers, and imprints under Macmillan, Penguin, and Tor.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hamilton College

Jackie

Birmingham, MI, USA

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Bringing a history PhD's rigor & an expert editor's eye to women-centered hist fic, fantasy & romance. Let's make your unique story shine!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Time Travel Romance, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Pearson Education
• various (Emory University, Pitt Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Park University)

Nina

Madison, WI, USA

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New York Times bestselling author & professional editor. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise with major publishers. Passionate about storytelling.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• American Girl
• Chronicle Books
• Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
• Snow Queen Publishing & Editing

Jenn

Olathe, KS, USA

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Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with ten years in the professional literary world.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• TouchPoint Press

Tiffany

Fort Worth, TX, USA

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An editor specializing in romantic fiction with over ten years' experience. Worked for Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Entangled.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Macmillan Publishers
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed

Jennifer

NY, USA

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Copy Editor, Proofreader for Romance & Women's Fiction. I'll enhance your voice, never change it. Also a writer; I get you! I NEVER use AI.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, and Time Travel Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Arianne "Ayre"

San Diego, CA, USA

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Proofreader for Fourth Wing, Shield of Sparrows, and Filthy Rich Vampires. I specialize in romance and its sub-genres.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, New Adult, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Dark Romance, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Self-employed

Jessica

Black Forest, CO, USA

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**Now Scheduling for January 2027** Romance, women's fiction, and YA fiction copyeditor and proofreader with 18+ years of experience.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

• freelance
• Kirkus
• becker&mayer!
• Samhain Publishing
• Pioneer Valley Books