Menu
The best manuscript editors for hire near Washington
Sign up for free to meet top manuscript editors on Reedsy
Kathryn
Washington D.C., DC, USA
I'm an experienced editor specializing in children's nonfiction, from picture books to super-stuffed fact books and everything in between.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Children's Books
- National Geographic Kids
- Self-employed
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Rebecca
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Editorial expert in middle grade, picture books, and learning titles. Former editorial director for National Geographic Kids and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- National Geographic/The Walt Disney Company
- National Geographic
- Self-employed
Get ready to publish
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre and take a step towards publishing your book.
Barbara
Washington, DC, United States
After working as a nonfiction book editor for years at NatGeo, I know the ins and outs of publishing from ideation to final proofing.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture, History, Nature, Writing & Publishing, Travel, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Society
- Self-employed
Holly
Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Eliza
Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
Marah
Washington, DC, United States
Incisive editor and collaborative, results-oriented project manager of health, food, and lifestyle books
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
- Scribner
📞 Chat with our team
Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.
Chersti
Provo, United States
20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cedar Fort
- Leading Edge
Christopher
Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
Glenn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Julie
New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Julie
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Former senior editor at Little, Brown with 19+ years' experience editing acclaimed and bestselling books for children and young adults
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, New Adult, Young Adult, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers
Jodi
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Editor with an MFA and a lot of energy. I love to work in memoir, fiction, and humor. My forte: lean prose that moves.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Tera
South Bend, United States
Editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in developmental edits and copy editing, with a focus on romance and all romance subgenres.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Samhain Publishing
- Kensington Lyrical
- Self-employed
Holly
Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
Maya
Charlotte, NC, United States
From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
Browse 2,000+ additional profiles
Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.
