Lee Tipton

Lee Tipton – Editor

15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including NYT bestsellers!

Overview

I'm an exacting editor with over a decade of experience working with several international publishers. I've edited hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles for American, British, Canadian, and Australian markets. I've worked with Oscar winners, Time 100 Most Influential listers, and dozens of New York Times bestselling authors to help refine and polish their material.

I'm proficient in copy, line, and stylistic editing as well as proofreading, and also have years of experience helping shape and hone magazines, comic books, advertisements, corporate documentation, and the public record of the Senate of Canada.

In short, this is what I love doing, and I've been doing it for nearly 15 years. I strive to make both those things clear with every author I work with.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Political Science & Current Affairs
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Paranormal Romance Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Senate of Canada

Aug, 2023 — Present
I edit the written public records of the Senate of Canada.

Penguin Random House

Dec, 2022 — Present
I copy edit material for Penguin Random House's Hazlitt magazine. Their content runs the gamut from deeply researched reportage to boundary-pushing experimental fiction.

Wattpad

Apr, 2022 — Present
I've copy edited dozens of romance, YA, and science fiction novels for Wattpad.

HarperCollins

Apr, 2014 — Present
I've edited hundreds works of fiction and nonfiction for HarperCollins' various imprints. Authors include an Oscar winner, a Time 100 lister, and dozens of New York Times bestsellers.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
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Phases: A Memoir

Brandy

Hanover Square Press

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Proofreading
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The Gentleman Spy

North, Georgina

Pepperberry Press

Copy Editing
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Best Vacation Ever

Cunsolo, Jessica

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Of Cages and Crowns

Crump, Brianna Joy

Proofreading
Night, Forgotten

Tozer, Meghan Joyce

Proofreading
Proofreading
Until We Break

Dawkins, Matthew

Copy Editing Proofreading
Stay With Me

Cunsolo, Jessica

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
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Proofreading

Lee has 37 reviews

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Isabel V.

Isabel V.

Nov, 2025

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If you're looking for an amazing proofreader who will go above beyond for you, look no further. Lee is hands down the best there is. He's a pleasure to collaborate with, has an eye for detail and delivers on time. I can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks Lee!
CR S.

CR S.

Jun, 2025

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This was simply a marvelous experience! The collaboration was just that, collegial and well tailored to my goals. I believe this was the case because Lee proved to be an excellent listener. Lee had an organic feel for editing my document and a nice deft touch that preserved my voice. His ...
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Georgina N.

Georgina N.

Apr, 2024

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I hired Lee to copy edit my third book, and wow! He was incredibly helpful, kind, and communicative. Something I really appreciated (in addition to the awesome job he did on the edits) were the comments he left giving a quick explanation around certain changes or suggesting alternatives to a word...
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Michael G.

Michael G.

Aug, 2026

Working with Lee was a pleasure, and I am quite happy with his work as copy editor for my novel. From his responsiveness and flexibility, to the quality of his edits that included rationale and plenty of questions for clarification, as well as suggestions, Lee's work has me looking forward to our...
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Deanne D.

Deanne D.

Jul, 2026

Working with Lee is an adventure. I learn so much from him and enjoy how much I have grown as an author from his work. He has immense attention to detail, prompt and efficient! Highly recommend him!

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