The best science fiction book proofreading services

Will

Chicago, United States

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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)

Kathy

San Diego, United States

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Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
• Academic Press
• Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
• Converse Consultants West
• Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
• Self-employed

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

Rachel

New York, NY, United States

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Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• DC Entertainment
• Self-employed
• Little Bee Books

Lisa

Berkley, MI, United States

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Every sentence matters! My passion is helping your words shine, whether you're at the beginning of your project or you need a final polish.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Home & Garden, Career Guides, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Sean

Hanson, KY, USA

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Proofreader/editor for 11+ years, reader for 40+, and as a lifelong fan, horror is my go-to genre.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Anthologies.

Work experience:

• JournalStone/Trepidatio
• Bizarro Pulp Press
• Raw Dog Screaming Press

Shire

Berkeley, CA, USA

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A fiction/non-fiction editor with wide-ranging interests, I specialize in refining the elements of good writing: voice, style, and grammar.

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Inkshares
• Lost Roads Press
• Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• New Directions

Christina

Vashon, WA, USA

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An editorial consultant with 30-plus years’ experience in publishing, I provide a range of services for indie authors and publishers alike.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Mystery & Crime, Nature, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kristen

New York, NY, USA

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Editor with a passion for non-fiction and fiction alike. Previously at Howard Books and Atria Books, imprints of Simon and Schuster.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Howard Books, Simon & Schuster
• Self-employed

Sam

Denver, CO, USA

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Proofreader | Copy Editor | Coach/Mentor. Clients include Cognella, Stanford, and the Bold Story Press.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• October Hill Magazine
• SNC-Lavalin Technical Journal
• The Scribe
• youB, Inc.

David

Beaufort, SC, USA

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A diligent, conscientious editor who enjoys helping writers develop their voice and getting the words right.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Erin

Boston, MA, USA

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A former Scholastic editor with over a decade of experience, who loves kidlit and delights in text.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Scholastic Inc.
• Self-employed
• Viable Paradise

Chelsea

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, romance, and Black/African American lived experiences. I am also a master of humor and dialogue.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Bent Agency

Ian

New York, NY, USA

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I'm a Brooklyn-based editor with 900+ books to my name, including THE NIGHT MANAGER and DUNE.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Career Guides, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Time Out New York
• The New York Times Magazine
• Simon & Schuster
• Rolling Stone
• HarperCollins
• Penguin Random House
• Macmillan
• Hachette

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

Tanu

New York, NY, USA

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Enthusiastic developmental editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (kidlit+adult)! Previously: HarperCollins, Scholastic, Penguin Random House.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins
• Penguin Random House, Scholastic
• Self-employed

Tera

South Bend, United States

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Editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in developmental edits and copy editing, with a focus on romance and all romance subgenres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Samhain Publishing
• Kensington Lyrical
• Self-employed