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Will

Will 5 star rating

Chicago, United States

Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and all the sub-genres therein.

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)
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Lynsey

Lynsey 5 star rating

Missoula, United States

(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Fordham University Press
  • City College of New York
  • Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
  • WHACK! Magazine
  • Penguin Group (USA)
  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Random House
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Kelly

Kelly 5 star rating

Phoenix, United States

I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Immanence Journal
  • Gently Read Literature (GRL)
  • International Artist Publishing
  • Perseus Books Group
  • Self-employed
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Julie

Julie 5 star rating

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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Leighton

Leighton 5 star rating

Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA

Accuracy is key to credibility. I’m a longtime copy editor and proofreader, with an affinity for mystery, romance, fantasy and thrillers.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • becker&mayer!
  • Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Holly

Holly 5 star rating

Lehi, UT, USA

Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* YA, MG, and picture books. Oh, and I'm nice!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Deseret Book Publishers
  • Atlanta Relationship Institute
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Shannon

Shannon 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Various
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Lelia

Lelia 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

A former production editor in trade publishing, I offer proofreading and project management services.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Young Adult, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Artisan
  • HarperCollins
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Genevieve

Genevieve 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

A friendly, easy-to-work-with editor and proofreader who will catch your mistakes, enhance your writing, and will also make you laugh.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Plays & Screenplays.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Bethany

Bethany 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

I have 5 years of experience in historical and contemporary romance, including at one of the largest Christian publishers in the country.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

  • Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
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Erin

Erin 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

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
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Kyra

Kyra 5 star rating

Orlando, FL, USA

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
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Carlo

Carlo 5 star rating

Lyndhurst, NJ, USA

I specialize in fiction (focusing on romance, thriller, and fantasy/sci-fi), narrative non-fiction, and how-to books on writing.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bauer Publishing
  • Northstar Travel Media
  • Dakini Magazine
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Rachel

Rachel 5 star rating

Jersey City, NJ, USA

I have 5+ years of experience in editorial at a big 5 publisher, with a specialty in adult SF/F and speculative fiction.

Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

  • Tor Books
  • Self-employed
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Krista

Krista 5 star rating

Upland, CA, USA

Copy editor & proofreader specializing in romance. From dark and twisty to lighthearted rom-coms, I can help make your novel its best.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Rachel

Rachel 5 star rating

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

After editing hundreds of books for publishers such as W. W. Norton and Crooked Lane, I can't wait to help you with your masterpiece!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Michele

Michele 5 star rating

New York, United States

Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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