Scott Heim

Scott Heim – Editor

I've published three novels with HarperCollins. I also work as a freelance fiction editor, copyeditor, and proofreader.

Overview

I'm a novelist (three books with HarperCollins; the first, Mysterious Skin, was made into a 2005 film); besides writing, I also work as a freelance editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (I am currently freelancing for Kensington; in the past, I worked with Simon & Schuster, Crown, and others). I have edited novels and story collections, specializing in literary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, and occasional mysteries / true crime. Currently, I am offering my copyediting / proofreading services and occasional help with fiction editing.
Services
Fiction
LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime
Non-Fiction
LGBTQ Non-Fiction Music True Crime
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Lambda Literary Award for Fiction (2009)
  • Sundance Screenwriters Lab Fellowship (1999)
  • International Writer-In-Residence, London Arts Board (1998)
Certifications
  • M.A., English (University of Kansas)
  • M.F.A., Writing (Columbia University)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2020 — Present
Freelance work (both copyediting and proofreading) on several original works of fiction.

Self-employed

Jul, 1994 — Sep, 2015 (about 21 years)
For many years, I worked as a freelance proofreader for Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books. (When I relocated from New York to Boston, however, I wasn't able to obtain as much freelance work, unfortunately!)

Denise Marcil Literary Agency

Aug, 1993 — Sep, 2002 (about 9 years)
While living in New York, I worked as an assistant to Denise Marcil, a literary agent. I learned a lot about the publishing business, reading manuscripts, coordinating author royalties and payments, and doing general office work.

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manjula S.

manjula S.

Feb, 2021

Scott's attention to detail astounds me. I'd been over and over my manuscript, but missed errors that Scott caught and corrected. I appreciate his professionalism and communication, and the way he improved the novel by adding comments and questions. He's a joy to work with. I'll definitely hire ...
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