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Paul

Los Angeles, United States

I excel at copy-editing, proofreading, developmental editing, ghostwriting, all kinds of collaborating — fiction, nonfiction, humor, & more.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Anthologies, Music, Entertainment, Literary Fiction

Briana

Los Angeles, CA, USA

A developmental and copy editor with a decade of editorial experience. I have a keen eye for what makes a good fiction story flow well.

Work experience:

Cedar Fort Publishing and Media
Booz Allen Hamilton
Employee Solutions Group

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Children's

Angela

Los Angeles, United States

Editor of more than 800 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.

Work experience:

Alyson Books
Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Eli

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Thoughtful, meticulous, and versatile editor with more than a decade's experience in content and copy editing — and everything in-between.

Work experience:

Flash Art
Cultured
Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History

Katie

Los Angeles, United States

Book coach/story editor with over 10 years of experience. I've worked with Big 5, award-winning, agent-repped, and self-published authors.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, New Adult, Young Adult, Social & Family Issues

Matt

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Emmy Award winning TV writer with over twenty years of experience. Loves funny stories about music, sports, and fascinating people.

Work experience:

Cartoon Network
HBO Max
Adult Swim
Disney Jr

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romantic Comedy, Romance

Nikita

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experienced editor of comics & graphic novels. I love working on diverse character-driven stories, no matter the genre!

Work experience:

Legendary Comics

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure, LGBTQ Fiction

Rachel

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm a freelance editor with extensive experience editing novels, memoirs, short stories, journalism, personal essays, and screenplays.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Inspirational

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