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Ursula Arends
On Point Language Solutions
I’m an academic editor and proofreader with over a decade’s experience editing scholarly manuscripts. Most of my clients are from different parts of the African continent, and their first language is usually not English. I engage with each manuscript with sensitivity and respect. My energetic dog often takes me for walks on one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches.

Olivia Bedford
Olivia Helps Writers
I help beginning to intermediate novelists find the magic in their messy manuscripts. Whether you’re looking for developmental editing, manuscript evaluations or revision coaching, I can help you grow as a writer and make your story shine. I work with a variety of genres, but I am a particularly great fit for fantasy, romance & historical fiction projects. 

Sasha Bent
Birds View Editorial
Whether you are a first-time or experienced author, writing can be hard. It takes months or often years of frustrated brainstorming, half-filled pages, and restless nights. Editing doesn't need to be that way. My editing style is constructive but compassionate. I will help identify your strengths without sacrificing your style. Offering developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and more. 

Roxann Bland
RLB  Editing Services
Speculative fiction only. Content, line, copyedit, proofread. Book coach. Sensitivity reads (Black/African American). Self-publishing consultation.

Dev Castro
Dev Castro, Editor
I’m an early-career editor of fantasy novels written by self-publishing authors. I live at the intersection of the Latinx (indigenous Mexican Native) POC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled communities. I offer all three editing services, as well as authenticity, beta, and proof-reading.

Aurora Chang
Academic Life Simplified
Comprehensive editing, writing, and personal support services for academics at all stages​.

Zhui Ning Chang
https://zhuiningchang.com/
Zhui Ning Chang is a Malaysian editor, writer, translator, and sensitivity reader based in London, UK. They are the editor-in-chief of Ignyte-winning khōréō magazine. Zhui Ning co-edited the Best of Malaysian Short Fiction in English 2010-2020 anthology and was an assistant editor on SFWA’s Publishing Taught Me essay series. Their editorial focus is science fiction/fantasy, creative nonfiction, and literature in translation.

Stephanie Cohen
www.stephaniecohenperez.com
I am a professional book editor with nearly a decade of in-house trade and academic publishing experience. I have acquired and edited a variety of manuscripts and projects and have worked across picture books, poetry, MG and YA, graphic novels and comics, and adult novels. I gravitate towards stories with a strong voice and compelling characters..

Taylor Dashiell
Taylor Dashiell
Taylor earned a BA in Creative Writing from Florida State University, completed the Alison Online Course certification for Proofreading, and recently acquired the EFA certification for Copyediting Fiction.

Sabrina Estudillo Butler
Unpolished Words
I am a book coach and editor who helps BIPOC high-achievers and creatives claim their voices and hone their writing skills so they can write the book they *need* to write. For coaching, I prefer nonfiction (esp. spirituality, memoir, business, personal dev.). For editing, every genre is welcome (excludes children's literature).

Quinn Foster
4DaHuemans LCC
Quinn is an impact-driven and intentional copy editor, line editor, developmental editor, and proofreader with experiences at nonprofit organizations, with retired broadcasting editors, and independent authors and journalists. 4DaHuemans LLC is available for ongoing clients.

Elizabeth Flynn
Flynn Books, Words, & Ideas
Copyediting, line editing, developmental editing, writing coach. Specialties: genre fiction (romance, fantasy, mystery, science fiction) and financial and general nonfiction. Includes fact-checking, proofreading, sensitivity reading, writing, project management, self-publishing, script editing. Adult, young adult, middle-grade. More than forty years of editing experience.

Keila Gallardo
https://keilagceditor.wixsite.com/home
I’m Keila and I love stories, so I decided to work on them for a living. I'm a freelance editor born in Peru but based in New Brunswick with a passion for books, comics, and stories in general. My goal at the end of the day is to help creative people with great ideas to polish their works and share them with the world. If you are passionate about your work and ideas, so am I. We can work together so your voice can be heard everywhere!

Luisa Gallego
Luisa the Editor
I'm a copyeditor with a background in school counseling and academic coaching. Respectful collaboration is at the center of my approach to editing. 

My specialties include mental health, neurodiversity, executive function, child development, science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural horror. 

Renee Harleston
Writing Diversely, LLC
I am a Black woman who works as a freelance sensitivity reader and consultant. Writing diversely is a A one-stop-shop for inclusive writing resources, guidance, and inspiration. 

Hatem Hassan
I'm a freelance editor of politics, working mostly with artists, organizers, and academics who want to see their hard work in written form. Most recently, I've edited work about authoritarianism in Brazil (Rio as Method, Duke Univ. Press), securitization in Egypt (Cairo Securitized, American University Press), and transnational economic labor flows in South America (Tropical Silk Road, Stanford University Press).

Miesha Hegwood, MPH, CHES
ThirdEye Editing LLC
Strengthening the relationship between social, cultural and scientific constructs through the art of words and the existing systems of communication. 

Sujin Hong
Senior editor at Urban Institute. I have worked with and recruited freelance editors for many years throughout my career.

Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
https://www.drkatherinehayes.com/
Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes is an editor, author, speaker, podcaster, and educational consultant. She is also the production editor of Embolden Media Group and a member of Word Weavers International, serving as the online chapter president and mentor. 

Sofía Jarrín
Bilingual Libélula Editorial and Translation Services
I am an academic and nonprofit editor and translator with over a decade of experience in the United States and Latin America. My commitment as an editor is to apply a conscious reading to all my editing work by respecting the writer’s background, country of origin, and lived experience. 

Dana Johnson
dj.edits
I author, copy/line edit, and review educational materials, often as a science subject matter expert or sensitivity and inclusion reader and remediator; copyedit scholarly works, including doctoral dissertations; copy/line edit for publishers and self-publishing authors; and copy/line edit for nonprofit and for-profit individuals and organizations.

Rhonda Kronyk
Rhonda Kronyk Literary Services
I am a settler/Dene research, writing and editing consultant as well as a public speaker and EDI consultant. 

Elizabeth Leiro
Elizabeth Leiro Editorial Services
I’m Elizabeth, a professional editor with a passion for storytelling and working with fellow storytellers. I am proud to offer beta reading, authenticity and sensitivity reading, developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting for indie authors as well as though who wish to be traditionally published. I promise to be like a fairy godmother for your manuscript!

Neece McCoy
K. McCoy
K. McCoy is an indie author who began their self-publishing author journey in 2017. In 2021, A Dove's Cry, their first Women's Fiction novel was released. K. McCoy often instructs and moderates webinars discussing diversity in writing and other niches.

Erika Mito
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmito/
Technical editor for financial planning blog; expecting to launch my own freelance business in 2025.

Wendy Muruli
Wendy is available for developmental edits and sensitivity reads; she can read for Black representation, the Black Identity and stories on migration.

Olivia Ngai
Contact me
I provide developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services for book publishers and self-published authors. My editorial experience ranges from travel to history to activity books, with specialties in comics and graphic novels, memoirs, and children's books.

Victor Nwafor C.
Victorimparts
I am a professional editor and creative book marketer who is passionate about turning manuscripts into books and seeing to it that authors sell their books massively in the market space.

Aisha Panjwaneey
Ash P Reads Editing Services
I am Pakistani. I have been an editor for 20+ years and am self-taught as there is no formal training available in Pakistan. I am always interested in learning more about my trade and connecting with fellow Editors. 

Mira S. Park
Mira Edits
Since 2021 I've been a full-time freelance editor, working with episodic fiction for Radish and Yonder, editing bestselling romances by authors Jenny Hale and Karen Schaler, Love Inspired romances for Harlequin, and full-color adult books for DK publishing and Zeitgeist (PRH). I have also worked in-house for NY publishing houses for over 11 years.

Karen A. Parker
www.karenaparker.com
Karen A. Parker is an author, book coach, entrepreneur, and Secular Buddhist from Los Angeles, California. They graduated with an MFA in Fiction from UC Riverside’s Palm Desert program in June 2024. When they’re not reading or writing, they enjoy cooking, cartomancy, composing music, critting in Dungeons & Dragons, and completing their video game collection.

Stacey Patterson, J.D.
Editing and Narration Services
I've been editing fiction, nonfiction, and business literature for twenty-five years. It can be difficult to cross that finish line to a well-written book. Let me guide you through the challenges and triumphs of your publishing journey! As your editor, I will refine your story, making it compelling and concise. Let's navigate the complexities of book publishing TOGETHER.

CaTyra Polland
Love for Words
I am a developmental and line editor who specialize in non-fiction including poetry, memoir, self-help (i.e. journals and workbooks), autobiography, and biography.

Darian Razdar
I am an Iranian-American writer, editor, and designer helping create beautiful publications with purpose. I work with leaders in Art, Architecture & Design, and Education through various phases from concept to realization of books, catalogs, magazines, journals, websites, and other high quality publications.

 Wulf Roby
Roby Consulting LLC dba accessABILITY KS
Indigenous professional writer, editor, and content strategist. Wulf’s passions include literacy, equity and advocacy for marginalized communities, including black, brown and indigenous rights, transgender and queer rights, and protections for people with disabilties.

Linda Ruggeri
The Insightful Editor
Linda is a bilingual (EN/SP) non-fiction Latina freelance editor and author. She specializes in memoir, cookbooks, gardening books, how-to books and the reviews of Spanish translations. Based out of Los Angeles, when she’s not editing, Linda is an avid urban gardener and baker, and would gladly trade any night out for a good nonfiction book.

Cierra Scott
Cierra Scott Editorial Consulting
My motivation as an editor is to make sure every author puts their best story forward; to ensure that their stories are told the way they need to be told. My specialty focuses on romance of all kinds! I am open to receiving inquiries from authors of any genre and booking a consultation.

Shannon Scott
Shannon S. Scott Editing Services
I support independent and self-publishing authors in their efforts to share the stories they create, especially within the LGBTQIA+ romance fiction genres. I also am an experienced technical and business communications editor. My specialty is fiction developmental editing, proofreading,  line editing, and nonfiction and technical copyediting services. 

Crystal Shelley
Rabbit with a Red Pen
Fiction editor and authenticity reader who pushes for writing and representation that is more equitable, intentional, and just. Areas of expertise: Chinese and Taiwanese culture, Chinese American experiences, being a child of immigrants, hospice care, death and dying, Alzheimer's and related dementias. Pronouns: she/her. 

Karen Strong
https://www.strongedits.com
With over 15 years experience in software development, Karen provides writing and editing services for technical content, such as software documentation, white papers, and product marketing articles. Karen is also a traditionally published author and works with a limited number of fiction writers. Her services include developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. 

Neva  Talladen
Otherwordy Editing
Neva is a multi-passionate editor and writer with more than ten years of training and experience in editorial work, publishing, and business. She founded Otherwordy Editing to advocate for “other” stories from underrepresented cultures and marginalized voices, helping authors bring out the best and most authentic form of their stories.

Taleiah Todd-Hill
TNT Editorial Services
My name is pronounced Tah-lay-ah. I offer editorial services primarily to self-publishing authors in a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. My goal is to help self-publishing BIPOC writers get their voices heard. I've worked with self-publishing companies, and there's a lot authors don't know when trying to publish their first book. I'm here to help.

Christina Tang-Bernas
Id Est Editing
Id Est Editing provides high-quality editing services for businesses, academia, and the intersection between the two. We are dedicated to understanding and respecting your unique objectives and voice, and we treat all projects with the care and respect they deserve.

Aalap Trivedi
Drafted Editorial Services
Academic and non-fiction editor, specialising in economics, finance, business management content.

Tiffany Vakilian
Speak Fire Publishing
Tiffany Vakilian has her Master’s (and certification) in Transformative Language Arts (TLA), and TLA, IBPA, and EFA memberships. She is a bestseller and an award-winning, melanated speaker of fire. Tiffany’s goal is to help people move from holding stories inside to sharing them globally. Tiffany is also president of the San Diego Professional Editors Network. She’s the quintessential Renaissance Gal..

Jesi Vega
represent! editorial
I provide story consulting and editorial support for social impact entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders of color who seek to make a difference through the spoken and written word.