Member Directory

I am a graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute with 15-plus years of editing experience on more than 200 published books.

Background in the arts, cultural heritage preservation. Bilingual English – French. Reading knowledge of Spanish, some Italian.

I hold a Professional Editing Certificate from UC Berkeley. I also have a graduate degree and I am fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish. I have years’ experience working in healthcare editing. I am passionate about helping clients create polished, well-written text that is clear and memorable. I look forward to working with you!

I have 15 years of experience and am well versed in both AP and Chicago style. I spent nearly six years as a book editor, working extensively with freelancers, so I know how to be the freelancer you want: accurate, timely, not overbearing, asking questions when needed.

I have written and edited for Penguin Random House and edited for the United Nations and the China-Britain Business Council; I was an arts journalist in China for 15 years at Time Out Beijing and Shanghai magazines and have written over a thousand articles at home and abroad. Please let me know how we can work together.

I’ve been working as a freelance editor since January 2007, and have taught writing at the college and university level for over 15 years. I have a Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Science in Corrections with a minor in Psychology. I am also an investigator, a trainer and a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114. I write monthly articles for Connections and College Crossings, and my short stories for middle grade and young adult readers have been published in Learning Through History and by Aria Kalsan. I edit hardcopy documents, and electronic documents using Word’s Track Changes tool. My turn around time always meets the deadline. You can find more information about me and my services at www.rlweditorial.com.

More than thirty years writing and editing in nonprofit corporate business environments, social justice advocacy organizations and publications, and for publishers and individual authors. Ghostwriting for others on multiple topics (Memoir to Business). Professional affiliations include the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA), and the National Writers Union (NWU).

PEN Secretary

In my volunteer capacity as PEN Secretary, my duties include reporting on membership activity when new members join or existing members renew.

Currently I am not accepting freelance work, as I work full time as a Senior Content Editor for BestBuy.com. 

I am a journalist with 37 years of newspaper editing experience at metropolitan dailies and professional niche publications.

Proofreading and Copyediting, transcribing

As a member of PEN, I have one goal for your great writing, and that is to make it even better. I particularly enjoy working with speculative fiction and dissertations.

I am a copy editor with over a decade of professional experience of editing academic and nonfiction books, chapters, journal articles, and dissertations by native English and international/ESL authors across diverse disciplines. I also have writing (proposal development and grant documentation) and editing experience in the nonprofit sector.

With years of experience across genres and a professional’s knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, I would be honored to help your manuscript on its way to publication.

I have a keen eye for errors, and I would like to help you to refine your work!

I’m Kim Robinson and I’m a professional freelance editor living in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. I received formal training in editing at the University of Washington and am a graduate of the rigorous Certificate in Editing program. I’m a member of the Northwest Editors Guild, ACES: The Society for Editing, and the Editorial Freelancers Association.
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Fiction Editor | Nonfiction Editor | Grant Writer
Whether you’re looking for a light copyedit that adheres to house style or a deep dive into the structure and flow of your rough draft, please contact me to discuss your project! I have twelve years’ experience as a staff editor at a publishing company and five years’ experience as a grant writer/editor for an arts nonprofit. I’m unshakably reliable and eagle-eyed, happy to think outside the box when the need arises, and fully committed to the success and professionalism of your work.

Developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading for nonfiction and academic writers

Experienced wordsmith with a demonstrated history of working in the communications industry, including newspapers, magazines, dissertations, theses and novels. Outstanding editing, proofreading and writing skills. Collaborative worker, compassionate spirit.

I have a PhD in social psychology and provide expert academic editing services in psychology and other social sciences for researchers and students. I also provide editing and consulting services for people who are applying for academic positions, graduate programs, and recent graduates applying for jobs.

Johanna Wallner Editorial: Values-driven editorial craftsmanship that helps businesses, government entities, and nonprofits repair, polish, and perfect their publications so that they shine and stand out.

Love for Words is a book editing boutique. Love for Words is 100% committed to editing. Our sole focus is editing. You write, we edit.



Love for Words exists to support, mentor, and instill excellence in our clients. We understand the importance of working with professionals who understand, appreciate, and value your perspective, story, and wisdom. As a Black-owned boutique we cater to Black female entrepreneurs who understand and appreciate the value of editing.



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Providing manuscript evaluations, substantive editing, and indie publishing strategies for experienced writers.

Certified general proofreader and owner of Treetz Proofs.

Freelance copyeditor and proofreader

I am a linguist-turned-editor here to help you bring your world to life, polish your writing, and craft a well-rounded final product. I can provide you with technical linguistic insight into the mechanics of English via copyediting and proofreading, conceptual development in the areas of fantasy/sci-fi and academic writing, and expert consultation on the social use of language, conlangs, and social media language.

I am a freelance developmental editor specializing in children’s and young adult books. Over the course of my nearly 30-year career acquiring and editing books for children and teens at Big Four publishers, including HarperCollins and Macmillan, I’ve worked with many award-winning and bestselling authors, including W. Bruce Cameron, Brandon Sanderson, and Jane Yolen. You can hire me to edit your chapter book, middle grade, or young adult novel.

I’m a developmental editor and book coach who specializes in working with writers of fantasy novels. Whether you intend to self-publish or publish traditionally, I will work to ensure your story has a “beating heart”—a theme or relevance that draws readers in and resonates deep within them. I aim to build honest, lasting relationships with writers who want their novels to reach their full potential.

Story construction has always fascinated me. After graduating summa cum laude in 2010 with a B.A. in English Education, I taught English and creative writing for six years. Currently, I co-organize a writing critique group and am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association in addition to PEN.

“Nicole’s first editing and big-picture report blew me away. Her talent for reviewing a story goes beyond practice and schooling. There is a level of insightfulness that strikes me as innate.” -Barbara L., Iowa

My editorial experience includes journalism, public information for a state environmental agency, freelance environmental writing, academic editing, nonprofit newsletter development, and seven years of teaching writing and literature on the college level.

Non-fiction and memoir. Niche: psychotherapists, counselors, hypnotherapists, and business consultants. My specialty is copy/line editing. However, I have done a number of developmental editing projects which then flowed into copy/line editing. I also enjoy proofreading.

Experienced, full-time with background as librarian enhances my ability to meet publisher’s specifications and meet the needs of users at all levels. Especially enjoy challenge of scholarly books and indexing materials for teens and children.

Experienced editor, editorial manager, and journalist, specializing in nonfiction for kids and adults

Freelance editor for more than twenty years. I offer developmental editing and manuscript review, copyediting, author coaching, and editorial production and project management services for book-length works of creative nonfiction and memoir, LGBTQIA+ interest, professional and personal development, and select fiction manuscripts of speculative fiction, adventure, and genre-bending. Experienced with trade, academic, and independent publishing; familiar with Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and AP stylebooks and comfortable with house style. Keen eye for design consistency as well as language. Available for electronic or hardcopy editing.

Lynn Varon offers WordPress website design and copyediting for print and web

Anuwai (Swahili for diversity) proofreads primarily science fiction, fantasy, horror and thriller in any format: from poetry to comics, short stories to novellas, novels and screenplays.

Kristin Noland — Speculative Fiction Editor — Fantasy, Dystopian, and Apocalyptic Fiction

Experienced fiction editor teaming up with authors and publishers ⦁ Specializing in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Romance Stories ⦁ Novels, TTRPGs, and Web Series ⦁ Booking for Summer 2023

36-year veteran copyeditor, mentor and editor coach

Editing of Academic and Literary texts, especially in relation to Arabic and the MENA/SWANA region (Middle East North Africa/Southwest Asia and North Africa). Services include Proofreading, Copyediting/Line Editing, and Project Management, as well as Arabic to English Translation and related Consulting in Arabic Language, Literature, & Culture (working with publishers, universities, and individuals).

Let me help you find your story!

Dr. Jennifer Hill is a seasoned academic editor specializing in APA 7, social science research, and transpersonal research designs. Leveraging deep scholarly experience, Jennifer offers comprehensive editing services, from detailed proofreading to contextual feedback, ensuring your research attains its utmost potential. I offer professional, meticulous, and transformational editing services tailored to meet the unique demands of your academic work.

Award-winning writing and editing. Infinite possibilities. Endless opportunities. Dr. Hall has helped many scholars earn their doctoral degree with a well written dissertation or doctoral study capstone manuscript. She has been acknowledged in countless studies for her expertise and assistance. Dr. Janie edits for flow, content, tone, form and style, aids in data analysis, offers IRB application assistance, assists with research method/design choices, overall thematic analysis, and is well versed in APA 7.0 edition.

Proofreader/copyeditor for advertising agencies and marketing departments since 1997.

Regan Edits helps traditionally underrepresented authors satisfy their editing needs by providing culturally sensitive editing and proofreading.

Culturally informed copyediting. If I don’t know, I look it up. I help writers communicate authentically and clearly to busy readers.

As an editor, my focus is on making it clear and getting it right. People hire me for my attention to detail, organizational skills, thoroughness, and years of editing experience and talent.

I am a full-time freelance editor, proofreader, and fact-checker with experience in general interest nonfiction, education materials (middle school through college, adult ELL), magazines, newspapers, marketing materials (websites, newsletters, catalogs, letters, etc.), and fiction. I have more than 20 years of experience and work in Google Docs and Sheets, Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Access, InDesign, and Excel and with the following style guides: Chicago, AP, and APA.

Shannon (they/she) is a native Virginian/current North Carolinian resident. They have been writing and editing in one way or another since sixth grade, but they’ve had a love of words since they were four years old. Growing up with a mother who constantly read to them, and with shows like Reading Rainbow and Sesame Street, it’s no wonder they fell in love with the English language, how it works, and the ways it can be used to tell a myriad of stories across both fiction and nonfiction.

Content Designer | Editor | Writer | AI-Created Content QA | Site Localization LQA EnglishGerman. Trilingual, Multicultural, Global, 100% Human.

Independent Book Editor and Former Literary Agent with 10+ years experience editing MG, YA, and Adult Fiction.

Developmental editor and lifelong writer of speculative fiction. Passionate about story craft and supporting authors in bringing their vision to the page.

I’m a copyeditor and proofreader specializing in the Chicago Manual Style guide. I also work with Microsoft Word Track Changes.

I create back-of-the-book indexes, specializing in academic publications in the fields of theology/religion, classical studies, and history.

Hi, I’m Lindsay. I am an editor and writer living in Williams Treaty territory in central Ontario. My pronouns are she/her, and my background is in English literature (University of Guelph). I am a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate.

I love language, story, grammar, etymology, and the Oxford comma. I like nothing more than to work with words in order to find their perfect flow and meaning.

Freelance editor extraordinaire and one half of the driving force behind Twin Cities Geek.

I have a BA in English – Professional Writing from the University of St. Thomas. I have completed scholarly projects under the direction of a past professor. I completed copyediting on two different projects and have done work as a research assistant for the third. In my spare time, I read advanced reader copies and offer editing notes for my indie author friends. My specialties are line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.

I am a freelance editor who specializes in working with writers on their developmental and substantive needs. I have a deep understanding of story craft and advise my clients on how to make their story come alive. Whether your work needs help blossoming from “idea” to “draft,” or if you need help with your phrasing and grammar before self-publishing or submitting to a publisher, I can help on any part of the process.

Freelance editor and writing guide specializing in developmental, line, and copyediting.

Copy editor, proofreader, and developmental editor for horror, romance, and other genres. More than 350 books edited, with experience working for Big 5 publishers and indie authors.

Annabella Farmer is a writer, educator, and editor based in Minnesota. With more than 7 years’ experience bringing stories to life in literary and news publications, she believes in the power of words to transform, inspire, and connect.

Helping smart, creative minds find the clearest way to express the complexity of what they’re thinking. Over 20 years of assisting scholars, writers, and organizations achieve their writing goals.

I’m a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in copyediting genre fiction—science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery—for both traditional publishers and independent authors who are self-publishing.

If your words are in distress, I will come to the rescue!

As an editor, I work with clients ranging from organic farms to organizational coaches. I have provided comprehensive developmental editing to authors whose work ranges from memoir to near-future dystopian novels, to thesis dissertations. With my extensive experience editing for Esalen Institute, the iconic retreat center in Big Sur, I have a unique perspective on health, wellness and transformational growth topics. As a published novelist, I have an abiding love for literary and historical fiction.

Please refer to my website to learn more about my services, my experience, a free sample edit and more.

I am an independent Editor, Writer, and Proofreader who is ever-learning. I have a BA in English & Creative Writing/Publishing from the University of Iowa, a specialized certificate in Publishing from Denver Publishing Institute, and a specialized certificate in Copyediting from the University of California San Diego. I am working on an MA in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of Denver. In January 2024, I began a new role as the Managing Editor for PENs Networking News. I have edited for Indie publishers as well as self-publishers, and I would be honored to help you polish your manuscript for publication.

Expert Developmental Editor with 14 years of commercial success and over 30 winning titles. Passionate about creating killer story structures, character arcs and hooks!

Teach and practice editing at UMN.

Madison is a freelance editor who provides services in beta reading (developmental edits), copywriting, and proofreading. She has editing experience in both short stories and books, working with literary fiction, fantasy, and young adult manuscripts. She also has experience in technical writing and academic writing.

Amy Farrar is a published book author and professional editor. She edits a wide range of materials, including fiction and nonfiction books for both individuals and publishers (see this listing for a list of subjects she writes/edits). Amy’s other clients include magazines, trade publications, newspapers, marketing companies, nonprofits, and other organizations.

I hold a master of divinity (MDiv) degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), and served for 14 years as a parish pastor. If your writing has to do with faith, theology, Bible, and/or church, my professional experience in those areas offers you value not commonly found in a copyeditor.

I am a trained and experienced editor and proofreader. If you have written something, I would love to work on it behind the scenes to polish it for publication. Some of my clients include Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, InterVarsity Press, Becoming Minimalist, Teacher Created Materials, Collaborative Classroom, and Christianity Today. I’d love to talk with you about your project and see how I can be of service to you.

I offer constructive, high-quality, affordable content/developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript critiquing for most genres and projects.

I offer coaching, manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, and line editing services. These services are the most collaborative with writers and ultimately the most satisfying of partnerships. Helping storytellers carve their best stories is my goal as an editor, advocating for what serves a writer’s intention, the story’s needs, and readers’ expectations. I also offer proofreading services.
Books/writing projects I love to work with:  memoir, personal profiles, personal essays, travel writing, true crime, fictionalized memoir, WWII nonfiction and historical fiction, mystery, adventure, crime.
I consider other fiction and nonfiction manuscripts on a project-by-project basis.

I have a decade of experience in nonprofit marketing with a heavy focus on editing and writing. I recently earned my copyediting certificate from the University of California at San Diego.