The best horror book proofreading services

Renee

Buxton, ME, United States

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Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Crystal Lake Publishing
• Sebago Education Alliance
• Allhorror.net
• HorrorMovieReviews.com
• Self-employed

Michael

St. Louis, MO, United States

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Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• The Laryngoscope Journal
• Self-employed
• Graphic World, Inc
• Penguin Random House

Marla

Portland, OR, USA

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Comic book and fiction editor with almost ten years in the comic industry, specializing in horror and action stories. No AI used here!

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Mad Cave Studios
• TKO Studios
• Image Comics

Jamie

Yonkers, NY, USA

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I am a Senior Editor/Proofreader with 15 years of experience in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Andrea Lorenzo

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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Ph.D. (ancient literature with focus on myth and folklore) -- extensive editorial career includes comics, graphic novels, and novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• SCOUT COMICS and ENTERTAINMENT
• CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT
• GLOBAL REAL ESTATE EDUCATION NETWORK
• BARRY UNIVERSITY Satellite Program

Hannah

Bellingham, WA, USA

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Kind, professional, and thorough copy editor with 7+ years of experience, specializing in historical fiction, rom-coms, and mysteries.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Random House
• Scholastic

Oren

New York, NY, USA

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I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
• Self-employed

Dickye

Marshall, TX, USA

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I have edited both international bestselling authors as well as first-time authors! I want you to succeed!

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Anthologies, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Hellbound Books Publishing
• Champagne Book Publishing

Deirdre

Casper, Wyoming, USA

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Trusted. Tested. True to you. I'll help you take your book from first draft to press-ready!

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Travel, and Cultural & Ethnic.

Work experience:

• The Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism (Formerly Dart Society)
• Casper Star-Tribune
• Self-employed

Jaime

Longview, TX, USA

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I have edited some of the biggest names in the indie community. I specialize in dark fiction, but all genres are welcome!

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, Anthologies, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

• Clean Reads Publishing
• My Book Inside
• Hellbound Books
• Jessica Hall
• Crystal Lake Publishing

Lyndsey

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA

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Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
• Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)

Christine

Hanover, NH, USA

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Academic, SFF, and RPG copyeditor and proofreader. I've edited works published by Cambridge and Harvard U. presses and Fantasy Flight Games.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Religion & Spirituality, Epic Fantasy, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Dartmouth College
• Self-employed

Lisa

Wyandotte, MI, USA

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Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Kensington Publishing
• Pikko's House Editing Services
• Booktrope Publishing
• Pegasus Books (NY)
• Enchanted Ink Publishing
• Podium Entertainment
• Severn River Publishing

Stephanie

New York, NY, USA

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Dedicated full-time and freelance editor, copy editor and proofreader with professional, creative publishing experience in numerous genres.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• The MIT Press
• Bedford/St. Martin's | Macmillan
• Publisher's Weekly
• Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC
• Page Street Publishing Co.
• Bedford/St. Martins | Macmillan
• Bedford St. Martin's | Macmillan
• Ploughshares
• Clarion, Boston University
• University Press of Florida
• First Second
• Scholastic
• Applewood Books
• Springer Nature
• Penguin Random House
• Inkyard Press/HarperCollins

Amanda

Charlottesville, VA, USA

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Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Independent Press
• C&R Press
• Virginia Tech
• Freelance

Scott

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Space Opera, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Outland Entertainment

James

Fort Collins, CO, USA

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I help genre fiction & comics writers see what isn’t working, strengthen story, and hook readers from page one. 10+ years' experience.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Jeppesen/Boeing