17+ Best Romance Proofreaders for Hire in the United States

Michele

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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Kelly

Phoenix, United States

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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Parisa

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all fiction genres. 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

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Lynsey

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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Angel

Westbrook, ME, USA

The devil is in the details! I cast demons from fiction & nonfiction for Big 5 & academic publishers. Read profile before sending proposal.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rutgers University
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY)
Educational Testing Service
Alexandra Chandler for U.S. Congress

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Genevieve

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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Lana

New York, NY, USA

Proofreader for middle grade and YA books. Words are my passion and I love helping authors become strong writers and clear communicators.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

Candlewick Press
Penguin Random House
Self-employed

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Mariel

Buffalo, NY, USA

I've been an editor for 15+ years, working at a publishing house (touching 65+ titles during my tenure), then at an ad agency.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Crowley Webb and Associates
Prometheus Books
Self-employed

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Mira

River Edge, NJ, USA

Editor for NYT bestselling cookbooks, romance, and devotionals | Specializing in polished, publishable prose—including AI-assisted drafts

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

Radish Fiction
Avalon Books
John Wiley & Sons
Dorchester Publishing Company
Self-employed

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Heather

Raleigh, NC, USA

I help authors polish their romance and fantasy stories that captivate readers, with over 5 years of editing and proofreading experience.

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Holiday, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Stephanie

Woodbridge, Virginia, USA

Detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader, specializing in romance & fantasy genres. Let's polish your story to be its best version!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
US Army/US Space Force

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Danielle

Boise, Idaho, USA

Freelance editor with a passion for young adult and middle grade literature.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

The Newsletter Pro
Chronicle Books
Charlesbridge Publishing
Self-employed

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Sarah

Portland, Oregon, USA

I have been working with romance authors since 2018, and love being the final eyes on a manuscript and making it shine!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Michael

Corinth, VT, USA

Professional editor and proofreader with extensive experience in the publishing industry, working with both nonfiction and fiction titles.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Miriam

New York, NY, USA

Literary agent with 20+ years of experience in NY helping authors hone their work, resulting in numerous NYT bestsellers for debut writers.

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

Work experience:

Irene Goodman Literary Agency
Codex Literary

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Rita

Toledo, OH, USA

As a seasoned copyeditor with experience helping writers reach their audience, I look forward to chatting with you about your manuscript! 📚

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
9to5Mac and affiliates
RUFF!
Owens Corning
CNET

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Lauren

Houston, TX, USA

10+ years of editorial experience in graphic novels & prose. Formerly at Valiant Entertainment, Mad Cave Studios, & more. MS in publishing.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

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