17+ Best poetry proofreaders for hire in the United States

Janice

Seattle, WA, USA

Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Fantagraphics Books

John

Stockton, CA, USA

I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
MTKG, Inc.
University of California Press

Mona

Boston, MA, USA

Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

Hummingbird Press
Today Newspaper
Tin House Books
Literary Arts/Tin House Books
Chicago Quarterly Review
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CareerPro Global, Inc.
Catamaran Literary Reader
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Ed

Seattle, WA, USA

I'm an experienced proofreader whose clients include University of Washington Press, Mountaineers Books, and The Yale Review.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Transportation, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, Sports & Outdoors, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

University of Washington Press
The Yale Review
Mountaineers Books
Avocet Books
The Times of London
UCLA Academic Publishing
Warner Bros, BBC, Pathé and more.

Kate

Youngstown, OH, USA

Copyeditor/proofreader 6+ years. Works with first-time authors, professors, and small Catholic presses. Passionate about poetry and drama.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Wiseblood Books
Holy Heroes
Sophia Institute Press
Community Services of America at Good Will Publishers
Youngstown State University

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
Open Books: A Poem Emporium
Killer Visual Strategies
Various magazines
The Kentucky Standard
Sarabande Books
Entre Ríos Books

Kary

Seattle, WA, USA

I'm a devoted, hardworking editor with a keen eye for detail and a fascination with language in all its combinations, uses, and forms.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Mashups, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Hugo House
Poetry Northwest

Dakota

New York, NY, USA

Experienced editor & published writer ▪ I have a passion for literature & words—especially poetry, essay collections, & children's books.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.

Work experience:

Atmosphere Press
Crazyhorse Magazine
The Georgia Review
University of Bahrain

Lanette

South Hadley, MA, USA

Do you have a story to tell? I have 35+ years of professional editing experience and amazing reviews. (Scroll to the bottom to read them.)

Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Angela Yuriko

Niceville, FL, USA

Publishing coach, multi Bram Stoker Awards® Winner+, publisher of Space and Time and Authortunities, a calendar of author opportunities.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Short Story, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Space and Time Magazine
MCPL North Independence
Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida
Panhandle Focus
Bay Beacon Newspapers, Niceville, Florida
Militarylifestyle.com, sponsored by Downey Publications

Elizabeth

South Bend, IN, USA

Twenty years as a copy editor and proofreader of Christian fiction, history, and other nonfiction. I look forward to working with you!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Self-employed
University of Notre Dame Press
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Moody's Analytics

Abigail

Chicago, IL, USA

A line editor/copyeditor for books on history, nature writing, general essay collections, and poetry.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Society of American Archivists
New England Botanical Society
Lettered Streets Press
Soil and Water Conservation Society

Anna

Oakland, CA, USA

Precisely worded, wildly creative: Editor of award-winning books (poetry and prose) offering customized and attentive editorial services

Genres: Poetry and Fiction.

Work experience:

Kelsey Street Press
Self-employed

Ally

St. Louis, MO, USA

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader with a background in independent, literary, and academic publishing.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

David R. Godine, Publisher
Yale University

Kristin

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA

I'm a published poet who wants to make your writing sing. I specialize in copy editing and proofreading fiction and poetry.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Romance.

Work experience:

New Degree Press
Self-employed
Quiz & Quill Literary Magazine
Wexner Center for the Arts
The Comic Book Project
Otterbein University
Gordon Square Review
Literary Cleveland

Aaron

Buffalo, NY, USA

Editor in Chief of an art & lit website and English educator who loves all forms of creative writing—both poetry and prose.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, and Contemporary Fiction.

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