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.
Roberta Binder As a wordsmith with thirty years experience enriching the words of diverse and magical authors, my passion is empowering your words to shine. I provide creative and pertinent editing for your working manuscript, or ghostwriting to organize the scribbles in your journal that are waiting to be heard.
Laren Bright Laren helps authors create book titles and subtitles, back cover and flap text, author bios, and other promotional materials (not standard book editing, but a very useful service for authors).
James R. Coggins Freelance editor, specialized in fiction, crime fiction, and character developement.
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.
Michael J. Dowling Writer, editor, and ghost writer. I'll help you write books and articles that will increase your business and personal success.
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.)
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 Taylor, Freelance Editor Email Betty for a quote on editing or indexing.
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.
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