The best publishing professionals for hire

Melissa ★★★★★

Bern, Switzerland

Scientific editor with over 10 years of experience. My background in research and academia helps me edit knowledgeably and meticulously.

Services:

Genres: Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, and Life Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• American Journal Experts
• Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL
• WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research – SLF

Nicholas ★★★★★

Edinburgh, UK

Editor specialising in memoir, travel and speculative fiction. Over a decade's experience working with world-renowned publishers and brands.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Nature, Photography, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Literary Consultancy
• Harleys Global
• Touchpress

Kathy ★★★★★

Baltimore, MD, USA

I work on picture books, children’s nonfiction, and middle grade/young adult fiction. I love helping authors find their story!

Services:

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

Work experience:

• Howard Community College
• SCBWI MD/DE/WV
• Self-employed

Cassie ★★★★★

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

19+ years helping authors strengthen children's books, cookbooks, and craft books through evaluations, coaching, and editing.

Services:

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kasia ★★★★★

Warszawa, Poland

Freelance designer and illustrator with a passion for hand-lettering. My work is cheerful and speaks to the inner child inside all adults!

Services:

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Zielona Sowa Publishing House
• Bajkowisko
• Good at

Carlos ★★★★★

Haiku-Pauwela, HI, USA

Award-winning Book cover designer with experience on 100s of titles, including many national bestsellers

Services:

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Short Story, Literary Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Music, Historical Fiction, History, Economics, and Classics.

Work experience:

• Random House, W. W. Norton, Hachette Books, Graywolf Press, Coffee House Press, Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers
• Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers
• Hachette Book Group
• Callisto Media
• 1517 Media

Richard ★★★★★

Lewes, England, UK

I am a Travel Writer and Ghostwriter. Four of my eight books are ghostwritten including a No. 4. Sunday Times (UK) Bestseller (Bear Grylls).

Services:

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rebecca ★★★★★

New York, NY, United States

With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education

Llewellyn ★★★★★

London, UK

I'm a London-based illustrator, specialising in the following styles: Comic/graphic novel, Painterly and vector designs

Services:

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Science Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Offshore International Advertsing
• Big House Media
• South African Fashion Week

Lucy ★★★★★

London, UK

Award-winning developmental editor specialising in middle grade, YA and fantasy. Experience with Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Bonnier.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Bloomsbury Publishing
• Wonderbly
• n/a

Kayla ★★★★★

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Copyeditor/Proofreader for Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Speculative Fiction, & YA General Fiction. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting.

Services:

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Toni ★★★★★

I'm the Thought Leader's Book Architect, collaborator and coach. My purpose is to build a brighter world with books.

Services:

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Ravan ★★★★★

Toulouse, France

I'm an artist and book illustrator, I love creating fun, adventurous characters, designing imaginary worlds and narrate visual stories.

Services:

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

Work experience:

• Little Thinking Minds
• Kharabeesh ( Think Arabia)
• Self- Employed

Lisa ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

Passionate, collaborative, Big 5 editor with 15+ years of experience in nonfiction: history, travel, sports, illustrated

Services:

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Entertainment, Art, and Photography.

Work experience:

• Hachette Book Group
• Black Dog & Leventhal

Louise ★★★★★

London, UK

As an experienced book editor and accredited coach, I will support, encourage and motivate you to achieve your writing and publishing goals.

Services:

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Psychology, Travel, Business & Management, Architecture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Team Media
• Various

Lyz ★★★★★

Austin, TX and Minneapolis, MN

Nonfiction ghostwriter who loves bringing to life bold ideas that challenge the status quo. Plays well with entrepreneurs and executives.

Services:

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Clockwork

Carlisa ★★★★★

Pleasant Grove, UT, USA

Former acquisition editor. Specializes in YA/MG. Experienced in dev editing, copyediting, and proofreading with trad and self-pub authors

Services:

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• North Star Editions
• Self-employed
• Inscape Journal of Creative Writing