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Deborah 5 star rating

Woodstock, United States

I have over 20 years' experience editing popular nonfiction and fiction, with a recent focus on psychology, philosophy, and current affairs.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Communication Initiative
  • Freelance
  • Alan Bernhard Creative Enterprises (ABCE)

Ray 5 star rating

Northampton, United States

Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Winning Edits
  • Rocket Code
  • Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
  • Smart Passive Income
  • Buy Box Experts
  • The Storied Future

Dave 5 star rating

Seattle, United States

Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Lila 5 star rating

New York, United States

I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Beth 5 star rating

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

Trinity 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Copy editor and proofreader with nearly 20 years of experience. I work relentlessly to help your ideas and unique voice shine through.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • SpartanNash (a Fortune 400 Company)
  • Baker Publishing Group
  • Freelance
  • HarperCollins Christian Publishing
  • The Bindery

Sandra 5 star rating

Omaha, United States

Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Southeast Community College
  • Self-employed
  • Metropolitan Community College

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Adaobi 5 star rating

Bronx, NY, United States

I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Manuscript Coordinator
  • Self-employed
  • Hachette Book Group
  • McGraw-Hill Education
  • Apress
  • Project Lead The Way

Diane 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Seasoned professional with 25 years of experience, specializing in memoir, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, and commercial fiction.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Mystery & Crime, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Kensington Publishing
  • Warner Books
  • GLobo Libros

Chloe 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

A versatile book editor with over 10 years of experience, specializing in literary fiction, sci fi/fantasy, and mental health nonfiction.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • Lynn Franklin & Associates
  • Callisto Media
  • Wiley
  • Self-employed
  • Flashpoint

Melanie 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Development editor, writer, and proofreader specializing in general nonfiction, cookbooks, lifestyle, wellness, crafts, and education.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Callisto Media
  • Macmillan Learning
  • Page Street Publishing Company

Mary 5 star rating

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Writing + story coach to hundreds of authors, I edit fiction, inspy non-fiction, + queries. Bestseller with 17+ years experience.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Kevin C. 5 star rating

Fort Worth, TX, USA

I work in non-fiction and fiction, but I specialize in broad-minded Christian non-fiction, particularly engaging the arts and pop culture.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Entertainment, Business & Management, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • OnFire Books
  • Dallas Baptist University
  • BaptistLIFE
  • New Identity Magazine
  • Imaginatio et Ratio: A Journal of Theology and the Arts
  • GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
  • Farotech
  • Seshat Press (formerly Capucia Publishing)

Kari 5 star rating

Pensacola, FL, USA

I'm a former journalist and unapologetic grammar nerd, and I love working on education, general self-help, and lifestyle-related content.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Conni 5 star rating

Los Alamitos, CA, USA

Nonfiction expert / former Editor-in-Chief and professional book editor / create a book that builds your business & reputation

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Shell Education/Teacher Created Materials

Candace 5 star rating

Portland, OR, USA

My background in traditional publishing led me to specialize in nonfiction self-help/self-improvement /mind-body-spirit books and proposals.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, New Age, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Health Communications, Inc., publisher of the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series

Katie 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

Editor with almost twenty years experience in publishing, specializing in proofreading of women's fiction and memoirs.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bedford/St. Martin's

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