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If you’re an author in California and need a book editor, we’re here to help. We’ve featured 10 top book editors in San Diego in the list below.
1. Martin Roy Hill
Martin Roy Hill is a professional editor based in San Diego, California. He has over 40 years in the publishing industry and can provide developmental editing, copyediting, editorial assessment and proofreading. His academic credentials include a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from CSU Dominguez Hills, and he is also a member of the San Diego Professional Editors Network and the Publishing Professionals Network.
Martin is able to work on both fiction and non-fiction books, including non-fiction history and writing, and fiction novels including action, cozy mysteries, military science fiction and short stories. Some of the books he has edited include “Death by Cop: A Call for Unity!” by Wayne Reid and Charles Gill, “The Day Before I Died” by JF Whitaker, and “On the Steps of St. Dymphna” by Tony Rocco.
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2. Vivian Nguyen
Located in San Diego, California, Vivian Nguyen is a professional book editor who is able to provide developmental editing, copyediting, editorial assessment, proofreading and query letter review. Vivian holds a master’s degree in book publishing.
Vivian Nguyen’s professional experience in editing includes positions at Overcup Press, Publishers Weekly, and Ooligan Press. She can edit fiction novels such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, romance, women’s fiction and novels for young adults, as well as non-fiction biographies. Take a look at some of the books that she’s worked on, such as “The Names We Take” by Trace Kerr, and “Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper’s Life Among the Herd” by Melissa Crandall, and “Faultland: A Novel” by Suzy Vitello.
Check out how Vivian Nguyen can help you with your next book.
3. Taylor Graham
Taylor Graham is a freelance editor and proofreader who is able to do developmental editing, copyediting, editorial assessment and proofreading for writers of non-fiction books such as biographies, Christian non-fiction, and books on law and true crime.
After gaining experience working with Xulon Press from 2014 to 2018, Taylor is currently focused on her freelance editing business. She works on non-fiction books such as biographies, Christian non-fiction, and books on law, true crime and political science. A couple of examples of books she has worked on are “Connections Change Everything: How Smart Leaders Connect Through Better Conversations” by Kimberly Layne and “Kingdom Chaos: A Novel” by Jeff Dixon.
Reach out to Taylor Graham today.
4. Annie Nybo
San Diego, California is home to Annie Nybo, an award-winning children’s book editor. Currently working as a self-employed editor, Annie has years of experience editing for reputable companies such as Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Albert Whitman & Company.
Annie’s editorial services include developmental editing and editorial assessment of children’s non-fiction, as well as fiction novels including contemporary fiction, picture books, young adult fantasy and urban fantasy. You can take a look at some of her work in “Daughters of Ruin” by K.D. Castner, “The Spy with the Red Balloon” by Katherine Locke, and “Mindful Me” by Whitney Stewart.
Contact Annie Nybo here!
5. Felicia Campbell
Felicia Campbell is a book editor who is able to deliver developmental editing, editorial assessment and query letter reviews for authors working on books in American English. Her professional experience includes almost 7 years working freelance as an editor, as well as experience working at companies like Saveur Magazine, Phoenix New Times and Times of Oman.
The San Diego, California-based editor offers her editorial services to writers working on non-fiction about biographies, cooking, and Middle Eastern studies, as well as coming of age fiction, contemporary fiction and women’s fiction. Look at her editing in “Daisy Goes to the Races” by Mark Stevens and “The Food of Oman: Recipes and Stories from the Gateway to Arabia” by James Oseland et al.
Speak to Felicia Campbell for more details.
6. Kate Lockwood
Working out of her home in San Diego, California, Kate Lockwood is an experienced book editor with over 8 years of experience. She has done editing for organizations including Silver Dolphin Books, Klutz, Scholastic and Houghton Mifflin, among others.
Kate has been a part of the publishing industry for over fifteen years in some capacity, including her professional offerings of developmental editing, copyediting and editorial assessment. She is a specialist in children’s literature and works with authors working on children’s fiction and non-fiction. Her portfolio includes books like “You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie” by Natalie Marshall, “Can’t Scare Me!” by Mandy Archer and Chris Jevons, and “Rabbit & Bear” by Julian Gough and Jim Field.
Look to Kate Lockwood to edit your next children’s novel or non-fiction book.
7. Bryna Kranzler
Bryna Kranzler is a professional book editor located in San Diego, California. The experienced editor also has an impressive academic background, including an undergraduate degree in playwriting from Barnard College, an MBA from Yale University and a certificate in copyediting from UCSD.
Writers can rely on Bryna Kranzler for professional quality development editing, copyediting, editorial assessment and proofreading services. She edits non-fiction books of multiple genres, from biographies, career guides and books on writing, to books about cooking, economics and parenting. She has been working as a freelance editor since 2010 and has edited books like “Cook the Part: Delicious, Interactive and Fun Team Cooking” by Karin Eastham, “Katy Rose Like To Say No” by Delin Colon, and “Into the Tiger’s Mouth: A Novel of the China Trade, 1857-1863” by David T. Dana III.
Go with Bryna Kranzler for your next book!
8. Marina Brown
An experienced book editor with an academic background in writing, the Russian language and international relations, writers will enjoy working with Marina Brown. Based in San Diego, California, Marina Brown has been a freelance editor for almost 7 years, in addition to her editing experience with organizations like Frontiers Saga Publishing, ALLDAY.com, and Cognella Academic Publishing.
Marina offers editing services like developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading and query letter review to fiction writers working on historical fiction, literary fiction and women’s fiction, as well as books in other fiction genres. Her editing can be seen in books like “California’s Best Emerging Poets: An Anthology” by Z Publishing, “Arrival” by Ryk Brown, and “Communicating Well: A Fundamental Toolkit” by Brecken Chinn.
Speak to Marina Brown to learn more about what she can do for you and your next writing project.
9. Tanja Fijalkowski
Tanja Fijalkowski has served as the managing editor at 101 Network for the last 4 years, providing editorial services like developmental editing, copyediting, indexing and proofreading. She’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Disney, Warner Brothers and Marvel.
Tanja specializes in editing non-fiction biographies, and books on business, entertainment, health, history and writing. In addition to her position with 101 Network, she’s also held a professional editorial position with Readerlink, associated with Simon & Schuster. Books that she’s edited in the past include “Dad Jokes: The Punniest Joke Book Ever” by Editors of Portable Press, “Who Know?: Questions That Will Make You Think Again” by Sarah Herman, and “50 Cities of the U.S.A.: Explore America’s cities with 50 fact-filled maps” by Gabrielle Balkan.
Connect with Tanja Fijalkowski to learn more from her directly.
10. Kathy Nida
Currently based in San Diego, California, Kathy Nida is a freelance editor with almost 7 years of experience. She’s also held several other editorial roles, such as being an editor for Converse Consultants West, Brian F. Smith and Associates, and Academic Press. She holds a certificate in copyediting from UCSD.
Kathy’s editorial services include developmental editing, copyediting and proofreading for a wide range of books, including adventure, science fiction and literary fiction novels, as well as non-fiction books about art, humanities, nature, design and medicine. Check out her editing in “Project Management for the 21st Century” by Bennet Lientz and Kathryn Rea, “Slow Calories, Fast Calories: Decoding Weight and Blood Sugar Like Never Before” by Sara Tang, and “Connecting Paradigms: A Trauma Informed & Neurobiological Framework for Motivational Interviewing Implementation” by Matthew S. Bennett.
Start a conversation with Kathy Nida now.