Ian Gibbs – Editor

***PLEASE READ: My current turnaround time is two months, while aiming for sooner.

I do very thorough work and all projects include unlimited consultation via chat.

PLEASE only reach out if you have a completed manuscript, ready to deliver, and please read about the difference between developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading, as I only offer copyediting and proofreading, not developmental editing, though there are plenty of great developmental editors on Reedsy, if you check that box in search: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/editing

I'm a Brooklyn-based copyeditor and proofreader with over 900 books to my name, including numerous New York Times bestsellers for all of the Big Five publishers.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• All edits follow The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster.

• The same high standards trusted by publishers—refined through 900+ books.

• Deep familiarity with fiction and nonfiction across genres, styles, and audiences.

• Clear, timely communication from start to finish—no guesswork or delays.

• Tracked and clean versions of your manuscript, along with the opportunity to ask follow-up questions—I'm always happy to clarify.

TO REQUEST A QUOTE, PLEASE INCLUDE:

✔️ Your budget (or range)

✔️ Your timeline (or flexibility)

✔️ Your first chapter as a sample

Thanks for your interest. I look forward to learning more about your project.