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Hire top professional manuscript editors in Chicago. Get the best manuscript editing services in three easy steps: Signup, upload your project brief, and request for quotes from freelancers of your choice!
Chicago, IL, USA
Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Young Adult
Chicago, IL, USA
Professional editor, ghostwriter, and author of literary fiction and non-fiction who can help get you and your book across the finish line.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Comedy
Chicago, United States
Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction
Chicago, IL, USA
Highly detailed freelance editor with 9 years of professional publishing experience in fiction and nonfiction. I'd love to read your work!
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Indexing Book Coaching
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Themes & Motifs, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Chicago, IL, USA
Having worked on many sides of the book business, I know what the market is looking for & what is needed to shine from an editorial POV.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, Paranormal Romance
Chicago, IL, USA
Former executive editor in publishing, specializing in romance and mystery. I give detailed but encouraging edits, and I help with querying!
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Query Letter Review
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal Romance
Chicago, IL, USA
I have written and edited K-12 educational materials, textbooks, ancillary material, and online programs for the last 18 years.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, History
Chicago, IL, USA
Ph.D level expertise with over 10 years of developmental, editing, and proofreading consulting experience.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, Law, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality
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