Finding an editor for your book

Book editors, indexers, proofreaders.

Whether your manuscript needs a structural edit, a copy edit, an index, or simply proofreading, it's important to find an editor who understands your work. Your editor will help you clarify your text and streamline it, so there are no "bumps in the road"—your reader will find it smooth travelling from cover to cover.

Below are links to freelance editors, indexers and proofreaders who have a special interest in working with authors. You'll find descriptions of their areas of expertise, as well as their contact information. They are all accustomed to working with authors via email.

Feel free to contact anyone listed in my Resources section directly. They're listed here for your convenience, and no referral fees or commissions are charged or collected.

James R. Coggins Freelance editor.

Melinda Copp, Freelance Editor and Ghostwriter Looking for an objective set of eyes to clean up your manuscript? I can help make your words sparkle with clarity and style. Contact me for a free estimate on your editorial project.

Ann Harmer Freelance editor. Visit Ann's website here: Ann Harmer, Freelance Editor

Dawn-Louise McLeod Freelance editor.

Arlene Prunkl PenUltimate Editorial Services provides fast, top-calibre, professional freelance editing, proofreading, manuscript consultation and other editing services to authors throughout the English-speaking world. With my guidance and expertise, you'll have the smoothest editing experience possible. Together, we'll make your words sparkle! (Bonus: I'm very gentle with authors.) Website: Freelance Editor.

Clive Pyne Book Indexing Services Professional freelance back-of-book indexing services for reference, scholarly and trade nonfiction books. On time service; to your specifications; at competitive rates. Subjects: Biology, Business, Computers, Technology, Environment, Spirituality,  New Age, Self-help. An index makes the difference between a good and a very good book.

Betty's Editing & Indexing Services Betty Taylor, freelance editor.

Editors' Association of Canada provides a hotline service for getting quotes from editors. Click on Hiring an Editor, then Hotlines, then Editor Request Form. Submit this form, and an email with your request will be forwarded to all member editors. You'll receive several replies from editors, including their rates and qualifications.