The best self help book proofreading services

Fiona

New York, NY, United States

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I am a veteran trade book editor of fiction and nonfiction, committed to helping writers find their voice and produce their best work.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• HarperColllins
• Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
• Self Employed

Trinity

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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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

Marie

New York, NY, USA

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A former Penguin Random House senior editor, I develop, line edit, and copy edit mainly nonfiction. Have a finance MBA.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Health & Wellbeing, and Design.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Grant Thornton LLP
• Penguin Random House

Karin

Mount Prospect, IL, USA

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I'm a copy editor and proofreader dedicated to helping authors communicate their ideas clearly for Sourcebooks, Callisto Media, and others.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Elm Street Publishing Services, division of Integra Software Services
• Rainbow Creative Concepts
• Elm Street Publishing Services

Adaobi

Bronx, NY, United States

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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

Chonise

New York, NY, USA

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Freelance copyeditor with in-house publishing experience, an MS in Strategic Communication, and a heavy reliance on the Oxford comma.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, African American Fiction, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Soho Press
• St. Martins Press
• Viking Books, Penguin Random House
• WW Norton
• 37 Ink, Simon & Schuster
• Self-employed

Kimberley

New York, NY, USA

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Editor of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with a focus in diverse/underrepresented voices that challenge the status quo.

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

Work experience:

• Skyhorse Publishing
• Gaudy Boy

Lorraine Martindale

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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Experienced editor of fiction and nonfiction who has worked with Penguin Putnam, Random House, Felony & Mayhem, and DK Publishing.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Michael

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced editor and educator. Decade at major houses Penguin Random House, Norton, Simon and Schuster. Master's degree in Publishing.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, Home & Garden, Inspirational, DIY & Crafts, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• W. W. Norton & Company
• Pace University

Dennis

Portland, Maine, USA

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Manuscript Editor and Proofreader. Your partner for a book that is clear, compelling, and a pleasure to read.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• National Academy for State Health Policy
• (Self-employed)
• Public Entity Risk Institute
• American Public Transportation Association
• DataTrends Publications

Allison

Jersey City, NJ, United States

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Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wiley

Lauren

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Collaborative former Big 5 editor specializing in biography/memoir, mind/body/spirit, self-help, and women's fiction. Let's work together!

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

Work experience:

• Hachette Books
• Tiller Press (S&S/Simon Element)

Ashten

Overland Park, KS, USA

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Editor with acquisitions experience and insight for first-time authors. I specialize in self-help, health, education, and New Age genres.

Genres: New Age, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Education & Reference, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Hay House, Inc.
• Ulysses Press
• Union Square & Co. (formerly Sterling Publishing)
• Self-employed

Stephanie

Bellingham, WA, USA

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Experienced nonfiction editor with 20 years experience, providing thoughtful editing that strengthens your work while preserving your voice.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Calendars, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Biographies & Memoirs, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Quarto Group
• Plural Publishing, Inc.

Chloe

New York, NY, USA

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A versatile book editor with over 14 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

Rebecca

Saint Louis, MO, USA

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Anthropologist, social worker, professional editor, and award-winning author with 20+ years' experience. Compassionate perfectionist.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Springer
• Washington University in St. Louis
• Lumen Psychotherapy
• Palgrave McMillan
• Self-employed

Mikaela

Mapleton, UT, USA

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Experienced developmental & proofreading editor for adult nonfiction, specializing in topics of parenting, family, and more.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Familius
• The Good and the Beautiful