The best publishing professionals for hire

Crystal ★★★★★

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

I write and edit award-winning children's books for publishers. I coach aspiring writers to help them create a professional manuscript.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• EABooks Publshing
• Winepress Publishing

Sara ★★★★★

Italy

Professional translator and proofreader from English and Spanish into Italian, specialized in children's books.

Services:

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Travel, Health & Wellbeing, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Saga Egmont International - Publishing House
• Freelance
• A.C.L.E. Cultural Association

Michael ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

Skilled editor of prize-winning nonfiction, focusing on history, politics, and science. Previously at Hachette, W. W. Norton, and NYMag.

Services:

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Hachette Book Group
• W. W. Norton
• New York Magazine

Lara ★★★★★

London, UK

Dedicated and imaginative editor specialising in illustrated children’s books. With over 8 years’ experience, I'll bring your ideas to life!

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Buster Books (Michael O'Mara Books)
• Tall Tree Books

Brian ★★★★★

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I’m a book editor and ghostwriter, formerly an editor at W.W. Norton and Wiley. I focus nonfiction books, particularly memoirs and business.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Classics, Fiction, Nature, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• John Wiley & Sons
• W. W. Norton
• Self-employed

Mark ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

I'm an experienced (400+ books, many bestsellers) nonfiction editor with a real passion for sports, fitness, health, self-help, and memoir.

Services:

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

Work experience:

• Rodale Books
• Sports Publishing
• Skyhorse Publishing
• McGraw-Hill Trade
• Lyons Press
• Diversion Books
• Kevin Anderson & Associates

Lori ★★★★★

New York City, NY, USA

I specialize in commercial, adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree, 2024.

Services:

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• A3 Artists Agency
• Innovative Artists Agency
• Henry Holt / Andy Cohen Books
• Self-Employeed
• Crown (Fiction Division)
• Crown (Fiction)

Ryan ★★★★★

Los Angeles, CA, USA

WFJ and USA Today bestselling ghostwriter and publishing of 40+ books. Helping entrepreneurs and experts tell their own stories.

Services:

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Legacy Launch Pad Publishing
• SBLY

Nick ★★★★★

Lewes, UK

Books and magazines editor/writer/consultant with over 30 years of publishing experience in pop culture, comics, movies and music.

Services:

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Science Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, and Comics Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Mixmag
• Mixmag Update
• 7 Magazine
• Titan Magazines
• Titan Books
• Ilex Press

Adam ★★★★★

New York City, NY, USA

Experienced acquisitions & developmental editor of children's literature, picture books through middle grade. Writing instructor.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Cardinal Rule Press
• The Little Press
• Self-employed
• 826NYC
• Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Luana ★★★★★

On break!

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers

Jonathan ★★★★★

London, UK

I have been an editor at Bloomsbury Publishing for over a decade, and am also the author/co-author of six books of fiction and non-fiction.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Bloomsbury Publishing

Danielle ★★★★★

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Distinctive design and author websites that bridge strategy + soul.

Services:

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Nature, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Bryn ★★★★★

Chicago, IL, USA

Former publishing executive and author; exceptional book editor. I give detailed, encouraging edits to help you reach your author goals!

Services:

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hallmark Publishing at the Hallmark Channel

Leah ★★★★★

Milton Keynes, UK

I am a UK-based children’s book illustrator who brings stories to life with imaginative, heartfelt artwork.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Lucy ★★★★★

Vienna, Austria

A graphic designer with 10+ years experience in the publishing industry. I've created eye-catching covers for dozens of first-time authors.

Services:

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Inspirational, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ahead Media

Sara ★★★★★

Thurso, UK

I specialise in historical fiction and non-fiction, heritage and the arts. A kind, practical approach to get to the heart of your writing.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Art, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of Teesside
• The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading