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Yen-Yen
Edinburgh, UK
Freelance editor with experience working at indie publishers. I'm passionate about underrepresented voices and authentic stories. She/her.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Poetry, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Emma Press
- Banipal Books
- Out-Spoken Press
- Self-employed
Suzy
Edinburgh, UK
Freelance developmental and copy editor. Specialises in contemporary romance, rom-coms and travel memoirs.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- The List magazine
- National Library of Scotland
- Self-employed
Andrew
Edinburgh, UK
Speculative fiction editor (YA & adult) for fantasy, horror, LGBTQ+ fiction. Big 5 experience; edited bestselling & award-nominated authors
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Sam
Edinburgh, UK
Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Bonnier Books UK Ltd
- Self-employed
- Urtext Ltd
Laura
Edinburgh, UK
Skilled editor and typesetter with almost twenty years' experience in the industry. I specialise in working with self-publishing authors.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Barrington Stoke
- Canongate Books
- Athena Press
Nicole
Edinburgh, UK
Diligent editor with 8+ years of experience in the New York City publishing world. Lover of stories. LGBTQ+ writers to the front!
Genres: Plays & Screenplays and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Concord Theatricals
- Samuel French
- GO Magazine
Eilidh
Edinburgh, UK
Helping you edit the book you were meant to write, not the one you were told to. Here for stories that defy norms.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Independent
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Emma
Edinburgh, UK
In tune with authors, readers and the written word’s rare power, my editorial energy creates contemporary texts that resonate with meaning.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Black & White Publishing
Margaret
Edinburgh, UK
Highly experienced Project Editor and Proofreader specialising in children's books and non-fiction books for primary education.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Lion Hudon
- Self-employed
- Lion Hudson
Jude
United Kingdom
Multi award writer and Editor with a Masters in Writing (Distinction). Published since 2004 - Collins, Hodder, Pearsons and more.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, ELT, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Young Adult, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jenny
London, United Kingdom
Experienced editor of writing for children and adults (fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelties) through all stages of editing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hot Key Books
- Walker Books
Nicola
United Kingdom
Copy editor and proofreader with experience in non-fiction books, arts and culture, biography, business, the environment and general history
Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Architecture, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Travel, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Gareth
Oxford, United Kingdom
UK-based copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years’ experience, specialising in fiction and narrative non-fiction.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Self-employed
- Unbound
Becky
Edinburgh, UK
Experienced editor of genre fiction offering support specific to the needs of each individual client and story.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Panthe Press
Bryony
England, United Kingdom
Friendly, sharp-eyed editor & former biographer helping authors wrangle plots, shape voice & nail continuity. 20+ years. Series specialist.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Atomic Partnership Limited
Sarindar
United Kingdom
Editor/Writer with more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, magazines, technical and web.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Macmillan UK
- Multimedia Communications, Singapore
- Marshall Cavendish, Singapore
- Educational Publishing House, Singapore
- Horizon Knowledge Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Chacon Publishing Inc, Calgary, Canada
- Self-employed
Clare
London, United Kingdom
A freelance copy-editor and proofreader specialising in cookery, craft and other lifestyle titles.
Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Cico Books
- New Holland Publishers
- Clare Sayer
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