17+ Best mystery proofreaders for hire in the United States

Will

Chicago, United States

Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)

Renee

Buxton, ME, United States

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

Parisa

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all genres of fiction. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!

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

Work experience:

Self Employed
Simon & Schuster

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 . . .

Beth

Maineville, United States

Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

Self-Employed

Jerry

Vero Beach, FL, United States

An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Jessica

Pacifica, CA, USA

Award-winning author of 9 books. 22 years of experience as publisher, editor, and publicist. I edit books across all genres and ages.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Cinco Puntos Press
Self-employed
Skyline College
University of Texas at El Paso

Madison

Lawrence, KS, USA

Developmental editor and copyeditor with experience in memoir/biography, adult/YA/middle grade fiction, romance, and trade nonfiction.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Ooligan Press
Self-employed

Larissa

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Queer Latine book editor, literary agent, and sensitivity reader w/ a decade of experience helping make literary and genre fiction shine.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

Dottir Press
Self-employed
Tessera Editorial
Hub City Press
Jill Grinberg Literary Management
Azantian Literary Agency

Faith

New York, NY, USA

I have over 20 years experience in the publishing industry. I have art, production and editorial experience.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

Springer
English Compass Online
Scholastic Inc.

Matt

New York, NY, USA

Friendly, easy to work with, tons of experience—and a stickler for details.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Macmillan Audio
Time Inc. Books
Interview magazine
Playboy magazine
Footwear News magazine

Ryan

Los Angeles, United States

Detail-obsessed proofreader and copyeditor with 15+ years of Big Five and indie experience. Let’s polish your manuscript to perfection!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, Technothriller, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

Penguin Group USA
Phoenix Books
Deutsch LA
Self-employed

Sara

Des Moines, IA, USA

Editor/Writer w/ 15 years for Chronicle, etc. Specialties: providing fresh eyes to help you tell your story. UChicago Cert. and EFA member.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

The Kansas City Star
AMMO Books
Self-employed

Alicia

Diamond Bar, CA, USA

I am a copy editor and proofreader who works with all types of fiction, specializing in young adult and middle grade fiction.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, New Age, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Scribendi, Inc.
Self-employed
The Poly Post
Public Affairs, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Scholastic Book Clubs

Asante

New York, NY, USA

An experienced editor who loves women’s fiction, coming of age stories, mysteries, and anything inspired by celebrities or pop culture.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publishers

Austin

Alexandria, VA, USA

A Big 5 senior editor with a decade of experience in editorial and publishing, working with multiple #1 New York Times bestselling authors.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Children's.

Work experience:

Amplify Publishing Group
HarperCollins Publishers

Peter

New York, NY, USA

Writer. Developmental Editor. Publisher. I have authored seven books, edited countless others, and started a small imprint.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Sports & Outdoors.

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