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Lynne M.

Lynne M.

Lynne is a multi-published, award-winning picture book author. She wears many hats, including editor at The Little Press Publishing.

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Jon C.

Jon C.

Agent/director at Selby Howard Literary Agency, previously Artellus. Freelance editor, with experience at top literary consultancies.

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Ray B.

Detail focused Proofreader who has helped Indie authors fine tune their fiction projects for publication: Thriller, Historic Fiction, SciFi.

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Michael M.

Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.

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Victoria Z.

Victoria Z.

I edit fiction and nonfiction. Anne Perry, Caroline Leavitt, Robb Forman Dew are among my clients. I do not edit sci-fi or fantasy novels.

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Flannery W.

Experienced editor and proofreader with expertise in trade and academic publishing specializing in historical fiction and the humanities

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Jesse D.

Jesse D.

Insightful, kind editor with 15 years of book industry experience, specializing in kids' books (picture books, but also early reader, MG).

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Dori H.

Full-time editor and author coach, specializing in memoirs, nonfiction and fiction, esp. Christian contemporary and historical

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Zeynep S.

Zeynep S.

Senior Literary Agent & Developmental Editor Specializing in Literary Fiction, Memoir, and YA

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Lana T.

Lana T.

Over 15 years of experience editing book-length manuscripts and journal articles. Have worked for Sage Publications, Manning, Cactus Global.

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Working with Marian was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. She is incredibly kind, patient, and responsive, and she made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. No question ever felt too small, and she was always happy to explain things and offer guidance. She truly understood my vision and delivered exactly what I was hoping for. She never hesitated to make changes or adjustments and was so thoughtful and collaborative throughout the process. I always felt heard a...

Flavia is an outstanding illustrator. She has a talent for transforming real people into believable characatures of themselves . It was an honor to work with her.

My experience with Melissa was smooth sailing. She was professional, understanding, honest and accommodating. I published my first novel Veritas Naturae back in June thanks to Melissa's help. She was very detailed when giving feedback and receptive to my concerns and questions and very patient! I was nervous at first but she was very open and encouraging the whole time and I wouldn't have gotten to publish so soon if I hadn't reached out to her and she took a chance on me. Hope to ...

Jonathan exceeded every expectation I had for a developmental editor. From the very beginning, he approached my memoir with genuine care, professionalism, and respect for my voice. Rather than rewriting my story, he strengthened it while preserving the heart and authenticity of my writing. His editorial feedback was thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging. He didn't simply point out areas for improvement—he explained his reasoning, offered valuable suggestions, and helped me become a better ...

Jain provided me with guidance that I consider incredible. The notes and comments made throughout the text were clear and concise, enabling me to interpret and implement the suggested changes. She helped me rearrange my manuscript to read in a smooth, orderly manner. It is now a pleasure to read. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an editor. If I write another book, I will look for Jain.

I worked with Lillian on a 109,000-word adult dystopian novel for a developmental edit. We started with a quote request. Before I hired her, we exchanged a few messages about my goals for the manuscript, and I reviewed a sample edit. She returned my manuscript with extensive in-manuscript comments, which I read through before scheduling our follow-up Zoom call. As I went through her comments, I started noticing patterns. Some flagged places where the logic or character motivation wasn’t qu...

Working with Kelly has been an extremely valuable experience. After months of writing and rewriting my manuscript, I had become too close to it to recognize repetition, structural weaknesses and patterns that were affecting the flow. Kelly was thoughtful, honest and constructive. She identified where the manuscript could be tightened and strengthened without trying to change my story or replace my voice. Acting on her notes has made a considerable difference, and I believe the manuscript i...

Working with Raúl on the cover design for my children's book was an absolute pleasure. As a first time author, I wasn't entirely sure what I was looking for, but Raúl had a remarkable ability to translate my ideas into something truly beautiful. The final result exceeded every expectation I had. What set Raúl apart was his thoughtful, collaborative approach. Rather than simply delivering a finished product, he took the time to develop several distinct proposals, each one carefully considered ...

I initially reached out to Julie because of her experience with military history and religion—both critical aspects of my book—but was soon struck by her attention to detail across the breadth of my story’s concerns. I felt at once as though a fellow traveler had happened across my dig-site, understood what I was up to, and pitched in to help. One moment I’m brushing away dirt and debris from some bewildering artifact, extracting those pieces that might otherwise comprise the whole, and the n...

Finding the right editor for your book feels like a BIG deal (and a Little scary)—and I could not have asked for a better person to give mine its first real look. Sherri’s notes were honestly were so eye opening. I knew there would be ways to strengthen the manuscript, and she had an incredible ability to untangle the story, see beneath the words, and get to the heart of what I was trying to say. She didn't just edit the book, she saw into it. And, at times, she saw parts of it more clearly...

The magic begins when Zoe's pen touches a blank page. Her imagination overflows, and her artwork embodies who she is: heartwarming, original, stylish, creative, imaginative, and caring. I can't say enough about Zoe's high standard of excellence. She has illustrated two children's books for me, and both have exceeded my expectations. This time, she edited the books to match my new logo, made another small tweak, and delivered them in new, professional formats. She takes her work seriously, and...

Amanda did an amazing job putting my book together and all the text ! She stayed with the project until it was perfect. Amanda cares about her work and gives you her best.😘

Working with Alan Hebel on the cover for Effortless Clarity was a great experience from start to finish. He was highly communicative, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the process. He stayed flexible as ideas evolved and was open to feedback, which made it easy to iterate and refine the direction. What I appreciated most was how smooth he made the process. There was a good balance between bringing his own perspective and incorporating what I was looking for. The end result is a ...

Working with Grace has been one of the best decisions I've made for my manuscript and for myself as a writer. She is both sharp and genuinely enthusiastic for the work. She caught things I hadn't seen, but just as importantly, she confirmed things I felt but was unsure about. That second part matters more than I expected. Having her reflect my own instincts back with confidence has pushed me to be a better writer. Beyond the editorial work itself, working with Grace feels easy. Professional,...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for Evelina Garliauskiene — The Genius Behind OBSESSED Working with Eva was nothing short of extraordinary. She didn’t just design my book — she brought it to life. OBSESSED was never meant to be another leadership book. It’s a manifesto, a movement, a declaration of war against mediocrity — and Eva captured that energy perfectly. Every page, every font, every spacing choice felt intentional, bold, and alive. She pushed creative boundaries with me — from the right-edge pa...

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