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

I work with corporate clients and self-published authors in fiction and nonfiction. Our team of editors can perform end-to-end publishing services for a variety of publications ranging from educational materials to digital assets, and magazines. I am the podcast host of The Editor’s Half Hour.

More than 10 years as a freelance copy editor and proofreader, specializing in business, healthcare, and education.

Mandi Andrejka is an experienced full-time editor specializing in romance, sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary YA, new adult, and adult fiction (and more). She uses CMOS 17 style and is a die-hard Oxford comma fan.

Ph.D. in social science; client-centered copyediting, proofreading, book coaching; accepting academic works of any length. Special services offered for non-native English speakers. Free trial and estimate.

Clients have included Thomson Reuters, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Fusion Hill, Think Piece Publishing, Cleveland Clinic, Katey Charles Communications, Hamline University–Creative Writing Programs (Water~Stone Review), Redleaf Press, Minnesota Law & Politics and Super Lawyers magazines. Proficient in Associated Press and Chicago style.

I’m a nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience working on books, dissertations, and theses in Chicago and APA style. I specialize in developmental/structural editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and citations (APA/CMoS). I work in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and Adobe Suite. I have a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Wyoming. Feel free to check out my LinkedIn for my full CV and testimonials. www.LinkedIn.com/in/Jessica-Stampe/

I’m an experienced freelance provider of line editing and copyediting for fiction and creative nonfiction manuscripts in a variety of genres.

Copy editor and Proofreader

Developmental editor, line editor, book reviewer, book coach

Welcome to my world of words! As a meticulous copyeditor and proofreader, I bring precision and finesse to the written word. With a background in IT and foreign languages, I possess a unique blend of technical expertise and linguistic prowess.

Indexer and expert on identifying historical prints.

A former acquiring editor at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, I’m a Manhattan-based developmental editor focusing on middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction.

Non-fiction manuscript editor skilled in all facets of publishing: writing, developmental editing, and copy-editing, with an extensive knowledge of self-publishing, book marketing, networking, and using social media as a tool to create awareness about your work.

Professional Editor, Proofreader, and Writer — Bringing Clarity to the Conversation since 2016.

Brianna is a meticulous and detail-oriented freelance proofreader with a passion for ensuring written work achieves its highest potential.

Dr. Butler is a scholar practitioner with a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University. She also holds an MBA from Long Island University. She has a multitude of expertise and experience in editing and writing for graduate studies, as well as publishing. She has a great repoire with committees at various universities. She treats your work with the same passion she would her own. She takes your work word for word and line by line until all errors and inconsistencies are addressed. She also keeps your work on file for one year until you have completed your final study.

Production editor at Penguin with 8+ years experience, specializing in fantasy, RPG, romance, LGBTQ, and YA titles.

Editor and proofreader for authors and content writers

I help environmental and public health organizations clarify their message and increase their impact.

Tiffany Vakilian (pronounced VAH-kilyan) is a bestselling author, editor, and an award-winning speaker committed to facilitating global awareness and connection through art. She has her Master’s (and additional certification) in Transformative Language Arts (TLA), and is also a member of ASCAP, IBPA, ACES, EFA, SD/PEN and The TLA Network. Tiffany helps authors grow from holding their stories inside to confidently sharing published books on worldwide. She also volunteers throughout San Diego, California, including as president for the San Diego Professional Editor’s Network. She’s the quintessential Renaissance Gal.

Do you need clear, compelling content for your magazine, website, annual report, brochure, or news site? I provide quality writing and editing for mission-driven organizations. Versatility is one of my strengths: I have 15 years of experience working with higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, and government institutions, and I’ve written and edited everything from online news stories to gallery labels.

Fifteen years of experience: B.A. in English; exacting attention to detail; on-time turnaround; I edit hard copy, electronic documents using Word’s Track Changes feature, or PDFs using Acrobat’s Comment and Review feature; very familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and The Associated Press Stylebook.

I am a technical editor, technical writer, and document formatter who is also a subject matter expert with extensive experience in the world of environmental consulting. I primarily work on environmental reports, such as archaeological reports of all kinds, historic architecture reports, and natural resource reports. I create documents that comply with federal Section 508 accessibility regulations. I also work on business documents and nonfiction books. My firm is a certified DBE, WOSB, and EDWOSB.

Specialized in English-Spanish translations. Extensive experience editing and translating children’s books, K-12 textbook series, and instructional materials for Houghton Mifflin, Addison Wesley, Open Court, TCM, Free Spirit, Beaver’s Pond Press, Red Leaf, University of Minnesota.
Cultural text adaptation and transcreation for all audiences. Development of in-house style guides for translation and glossary management.

I have been freelancing as a nonfiction book editor for more than twenty years, for both university and trade presses as well as individual authors. I work as a developmental editor, copyeditor, line editor, and substantive editor. I also edit academic journal articles as well as those aimed at a more general audience – in my previous incarnation I was a newspaper editor at metro dailies, including Newsday and the San Jose Mercury News. Thanks to my journalism training, I am fast, have a reverence for deadlines (I have a clock in my head), and an eagle eye for problems—authors marvel at my ability to catch discrepancies, inconsistencies, and redundancies often hundreds of pages apart. My motto is “Never give a critic a free lunch.”

Support for fiction writers rooted in commitments to inclusive storytelling and to your unique vision. I offer writing lessons and story coaching, developmental editing and manuscript feedback, copyediting and line editing, and help at the outlining or planning stage. Specialities include romance, fantasy, and interactive fiction. I’d love to hear about your project!

Writer, Evaluator, Word Artist. We specialize in manuscript evaluation, writing and light editing, proofreading, and family stories. With a broad foundation of industry perspective, our imaginative talent serves both creative and corporate geniuses.

I am a friendly and experienced editor, helping multilingual and English-speaking researchers polish their academic manuscripts for journal publication and dissertation defense. I also copyedit and proofread ELT texts, and trade nonfiction and fiction. 

Clients include Big Five and other publishers, Oxford and Cambridge University Presses, SkyMed Care, academic editing agencies, and independent authors. 

The Writing Well provides proven writing support, solutions, and collaborative partnerships for leaders in various fields. You stay the content expert; we provide the support.

I’m a technical editor with 18 years of experience editing technical specifications, government proposals, interactive fiction, poetry, and other communications ephemera.

Experienced in technical writing and editing. Familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications.

Are you ready to take your ideas from 100 to the moon? I work alongside writers and polish their work so people all over the world can understand their message while keeping their creative vision.

Maine Woods Editing: copyediting and proofreading that will make you laugh and learn and keep readers focused on your story, not your typos.

Hi, I’m Dylan Martin. Consider me your dedicated partner in crafting narratives with a writer’s creativity and an editor’s precision.

Freelance copy and stylistic editing for authors and publishers in social and literary nonfiction.

Happy to help new writers with novels and creative nonfiction. Recent work with manuscripts includes the book Mariah’s Way. I have years of experience with small business too. No project too small or too big.

Alida Winternheimer, MFA, MLS
Developmental Editor, Writing Coach, Writer

MFA trained with over twelve years professional experience, Alida is an accomplished author who works with writers and their manuscripts at all stages of development: indie and traditional, genre and literary, fiction and nonfiction. Alida specializes in narrative craft and writer development with a keen eye for quality prose and ear for voice, she loves a lyrical passage as much as a good plot twist. In nonfiction, Alida specializes in narrative genres, such as memoir, self-help, and popular history. An author in multiple genres herself, Alida has been three times nominated for the Pushcart Prize and is a notable in Best American Essays. She has also published writing craft books and shares her writing insights at the Story Works Round Table podcast.

Copy editor for fiction and nonfiction. Developmental editing. Academic editing.