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Have you written your novel and are now in the editing phase? Do you want to get your book copy edited? One of the following 19 novel copy editors might be able to help.
1. Alison Cherry
Alison Cherry is based in New York City and has over ten years’ experience as a copy editor for big name companies such as Scholastic and Astra. Her work is known for being efficient and tailored to the client’s unique needs.
Besides copy editing, Alison offers developmental editing, proofreading, editorial assessment, and query letter writing. She considers contemporary fiction, LBGTQ fiction, women’s fiction, science fiction, and fantasy, but she prefers to work on young adult and middle grade novels.
She has copy edited notable titles Claire Legrand’s Empirium trilogy and Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez, hailed by many as the Best Book of 2020.
You can inquire about hiring her here.
2. Will Tyler
Chicago-based Will Tyler performs copy editing and proofreading services for about fifty books a year, including those for companies like Berkely and Harlequin. His clients often compliment his meticulous and thorough work, providing them with insightful comments and suggestions.
Will is interested in editing a variety of novel genres: young adult fantasy, espionage, historical fiction, and historical mysteries. His experience mostly comes from editing cozy mysteries and romance novels.
Two of the romance novels he’s edited, The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott and Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison, have gone on to win Amazon’s ‘Best Romance of the Month.’
If you are interested in hiring Will, contact him here.
3. David Yurkovich
David Yurkovich is a well-established editor in Los Angeles. He has been editing, writing, and publishing since 1987, and even began his own independent publishing company, Sleeping Giant.
While David prefers working on short stories, he is open to working with novels on a chapter-by-chapter basis. He also provides developmental editing, proofreading, and query letter writing services. His preferred genres are contemporary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, literary fiction, mystery and crime, young adult, and science fiction.
He has edited such science fiction titles as The Graviscape: Unexpected Expedition by M.A. Mollenkopf and Modestbroad in Monster World by Crew Newcomer.
You can contact David here.
4. Eldes Tran
If you’re looking for international experience, consider Eldes Tran. Eldes is based in China currently but has worked with publishing companies all over the world, including the New York Times, Epigram books, and HarperCollins UK. Her clients rave about her patience and professionalism, especially with those new to the publishing industry.
Eldes provides proofreading and indexing services in addition to copy editing. Her interests are in biographies, travel writing, cultural and ethnic fictions, literary fictions, middle grade and young adult novels, and women’s fiction.
Eldes has been the editor for notable children’s novels such as Kelly and the Krumps by Ken Kwek and Swapnil Mishra’s Freddy the Eager Fundraiser.
Eldes is currently available to hire and can be contacted here.
5. Tim Major
Based in York, UK, Tim Major has over 15 years’ experience in senior editing roles at big name publishing houses such as Scholastic, Pearson, and Oxford University Press. He has also published his own horror and mystery novels and short stories, many of which have landed on a few ‘Best of’ lists in the UK.
Tim offers developmental editing, copy editing, editorial assessment, and proofreading services. While he is most experienced in horror and science fiction genres, he also works on action-adventure novels, psychological thrillers, fantasy, mysteries, short stories, and young adult novels.
Two of the most recent science fiction novels Tim’s edited are Voids by Tim Jefferys and Canopy Harvest by Woody Hayday.
Contact Tim here to discuss your manuscript.
6. Sasha Grossman
Now based in Chicago, Sasha Grossman has been working in the publishing industry across the Midwest US since 2008. Her clients rave about how professional and thorough she is, often returning to her for future editing needs.
Sasha provides copy editing and proofreading services for a variety of novel genres, such as fantasy, mystery, science fiction, thriller, and young adult titles.
Sasha’s real passion, though, is for romance and women’s fiction. Some of her most notable titles are Indigo Girl by Suzanne Kamata and Jamie Howard’s Love Unplugged novel series.
You can contact Sasha here.
7. Stuart Budgen
Stuart Budgen is in London but works as an editor for many international companies, such as Hachette UK and Digital Press. His clients compliment his efficiency and the honest feedback he provides in a timely manner.
Stuart has copy editing and proofreading experience with nonfiction genres such as biographies, career guides, spirituality, and health and wellness titles. His experience with fiction novels is mostly in action-adventure, historical fiction, romance, and science fiction.
Stuart has copy edited for E.L. Lewis’ Ink Series of romance novels and science fiction novels like Jon Ford’s The Saints of Humanity.
To find out whether Stuart is a good match for you, contact him here.
8. Adrienne Kisner
Boston-based Adrienne Kisner has only been an editor since 2016 but has racked up a considerable portfolio of nearly 100 clients. Her own writing has gone on to win awards such as YALSA best fiction, among others.
Adrienne provides a variety of editing services: developmental editing, copy editing, editorial assessment, proofreading, query letter review, and book coaching. She prefers to work on novel genres such as chick lit, Christian fiction, contemporary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, and technothrillers, while her true passions lie in dystopian and young adult fantasy novels.
Adrienne was the developmental editor for the highly praised Stand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim and copy editor for Celyn Kendrick’s The Green Hills series.
You can contact Adrienne for quotes here.
9. Jason Letts
Jason Letts from Saratoga Springs, New York, is a decorated editor and writer in his own right. Many of his edited works have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, including a Top 10 novel with more than 500,000 copies sold.
Jason’s clients consistently praise his quick and efficient work, whether it be copy editing, developmental editing or proofreading. He has experience with a range of fiction genres, such as science fiction, romance, historical fiction, women’s fiction, mystery, young adult, epic fantasy, and suspenseful thrillers.
Jason was the key copy editor for Amanda Hocking’s bestselling Trylle Trilogy and The Patriot Oath, the first of Lloyd Lofthouse’s Josh Kavanagh thrillers.
Jason is currently available for hire; contact him here.
10. Hilary Turner
Based in Austin, Texas, Hilary Turner is your go-to copy editor for all things cozy mystery and fantasy. She has been an editor for big name companies like Wiley and Penguin since 1999, and was even the managing production editor for both the Berkley Prime Crime and Ace imprints at Penguin in the early 2000s.
Hilary offers both copy editing and proofreading services to authors of cozy mysteries, fantasies, and science fiction novels, as well as technology- and humanities-themed nonfiction books. Her most notable copy-editing credit are Books 1 and 2 of Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series: Dead Until Dark and Living Dead in Dallas.
If you think Hilary is a good fit, you find her here.
11. Angela Brown
Angela Brown is located in Los Angeles and has over 20 years’ experience as an editor for the bestselling publishing company Alyson Books and as a freelance editor for more independent works.
Angela offers developmental editing, copy editing, editorial assessment, and query letter review services to her clients. She accepts clients with manuscripts in a range of genres, such as LGBTQ fiction, literary fiction, middle grade and young adult fiction, mysteries, science fiction, and thrillers. Most of her experience and expertise lies in fantasy and horror.
Angela has some famous copy-editing credits to her name, such as the bestselling Blue Days, Black Knights by Ron Nyswaner and Perfect Lie by Teresa Mummert.
Contact Angela here to see if she is the right person for you.
12. Alison Imbriaco
Based in Sterling, Virginia, Alison Imbriaco brings over 25 years of editing experience to every project. She has edited and proofread over 200 works of fiction and nonfiction, with clients raving about her at every turn.
Alison’s preferred genres are action and adventure, chick lit, Christian fiction, contemporary fiction, coming of age novels, young adult, and historical fiction and romance.
Alison has been the copy editor for such works as Songs of Spring by Naomi Wark and The Printed by Cameron Fitzgerald.
If you’d like to work with Alison, contact her here.
13. Stephanie Cohen
Stephanie Cohen, located in New York City, is an experienced editor of literary and children’s novels. Her clients rave about her quick and thorough feedback.
Stephanie copy edits and proofreads mostly genre fiction novels, such as fantasy, horror, science fiction, and young adult. She also edits graphic novels and short stories.
Stephanie has been the copy editor for such novels as Ring of Solomon by Aden Polydoros and Ashes by Iona Wayland.
You can contact Stephanie here to discuss quotes.
14. Nicole Fegan
Nicole Fegan has been working in the publishing industry since 2018, when she began as an editorial intern at Penguin Random House. She has edited over 150 different manuscripts, and her clients all praise her insight and efficiency when working together.
Nicole provides editorial assessment, developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading services. She has experience editing fiction novels in the classics, contemporary, coming-of-age, and new adult genres, as well as nonfiction texts on the themes of philosophy and relationships.
Nicole has edited thrillers such as The Gemstone Peridot by Jon Herbert and The Fools’ Circus: Lost Pup by Dani Rei.
Contact Nicole here if you think she might be the right editor for you.
15. Michael McConnell
Michael McConnell is an experienced copy editor and proofreader based in St. Louis, Missouri. He has worked for both large-scale publishers like Penguin Random House and more independent writers on a freelance basis.
Michael offers his services to mostly fiction manuscripts in the action-adventure, horror, literary fiction, romance, and young adult genres. He also edits biographies, psychology, and health-themed nonfiction titles.
Michael has found more fame as a nonfiction copy editor of works like Matt Damon’s The Worth of Water but has also edited novels such as Amy Chua’s The Golden Gate.
You can contact Michael about your own project here.
16. Nancy Cushing-Jones
If you want someone with connections and a wealth of industry experience, contact Nancy Cushing-Jones in Los Angeles, CA. As a past president of MCA Publishing Rights division of Universal Studios and current president of NCJ Publishing Services, Nancy knows what it takes to succeed in the business.
Nancy provides a range of services such as copy editing, editorial assessment, proofreading, and query letter review. She considers action-adventure, contemporary fiction, and romance novels, as well as humanities-themed nonfiction works.
Nancy has been a copy editor for romance novels like Julia Dumont’s Second Acts series and Peter Seth’s What It Was Like: A Novel of Love and Consequence.
You can contact her here.
17. Thea Voutiritsas
Chicago-based Thea Voutiritsas is an experienced editor who specializes in young adult novels and contemporary fiction. She has worked as a production editor at a range of independent and mainstream publishing houses.
Thea offers copy editing and proofreading services. She copy edited bestselling author Rachel Griffin’s new romance Bring Me Your Midnight and the mystery novel Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti.
If you want to discuss hiring Thea, you can contact her here.
18. Heidi Ward
Heidi Ward, of New York, has been an editor since 2003, including for big-name companies like Sterling & Ross and Benchmark Education Company. All her clients rave about her constructive and thorough feedback.
Heidi provides both copy editing and proofreading services to fiction novels in the middle grade, science fiction, and young adult genres. She also works with graphic novels and non-fiction related to art and children’s themes.
Some of Heidi’s past novels are As Good as True by Cheryl Reid and bestselling author Gregg Olsen’s The Last Thing She Ever Did.
You can contact Heidi here about your next project.
19. Paul Zablocki
Also based in New York is Paul Zablocki with over twenty years’ experience editing and proofreading for top publishing companies. Clients praise his collaborative and efficient editing skills, often commenting on how much they learn from his insights.
Paul provides copy editing, developmental editing and proofreading services. He considers both nonfiction and fiction from a variety of genres, such as biographies, cooking-based works, contemporary fiction, LGBTQ fiction and young adult novels. His main interests are romance novels and suspense thrillers.
He has been the copy editor for some best-selling titles such as When They Come for You by James W. Hall and Stuart Gibbs’ Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.
To inquire about his services, you can find him here.