The best publishing professionals for hire

Laura ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

I am a developmental editor, copy-editor, and proofreader specializing in narrative and prescriptive nonfiction and commercial fiction.

Services:

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• St. Martin's Press
• Callisto Media
• Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press
• Insight Editions

Susanna ★★★★★

Lund, Sweden

Memoir, history, culture, and nature: I love working at the point where nonfiction gets truly creative without leaving behind the facts.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Sheil Land Associates
• Erotic Review magazine
• Waterstones Cambridge
• The Reader Berlin

Evelyn ★★★★★

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Certified Medical Illustrator trained in scientific illustration with experience at Macmillian Learning and Pearson Education

Services:

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Physics & Chemistry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of Cincinnati, Geology Department

Nicola ★★★★★

Southport, UK

Children's Picture Book Illustrator and designer with a love for classical and whimsical designs through watercolour textures.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• TryHackMe
• IncSub
• Self-employed

Seth ★★★★★

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I have extensive experience finding new and creative ways to tell a story, especially when using humor to engage with young readers.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Mirta ★★★★★

Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

I translate books and comics into Italian. 80+ titles translated, including "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London. I love puns and rhymes!

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Classics, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

• #logosedizioni
• Self-employed

Zhenya ★★★★★

Gouda, Netherlands

Quirky character design and storytelling for children's books, specializing in bright, detail-rich illustrations.

Services:

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kenny ★★★★★

Scranton, PA, USA

Children's book illustrator, comics and graphic novel artist ... and top-tier Toy Industry illustrator for global brands!

Services:

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Alison ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

Editor with years of experience in contemporary fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy. I especially love working on middle grade and YA books.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• ABRAMS
• Scholastic
• Sourcebooks
• Astra

Rennie ★★★★★

Baltimore, MD, USA

Passionate editor, collaborator, and award-winning author; 17 years experience in kids' books + non-fiction with publishers big and small

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• People and People.com
• The Plaid Horse

Sam ★★★★★

Edinburgh, UK

Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.

Services:

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

• Bonnier Books UK Ltd
• Self-employed
• Urtext Ltd

Ben ★★★★★

Seattle, WA, USA

Literary agent of bestselling and award-winning books such as the 2025 Printz Award-winner BROWNSTONE. Available for dev edits and coaching.

Services:

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• JABberwocky Literary Agency
• L. Perkins Agency
• Amazon Books | KDP
• Amazon Books | Amazon Book Review
• Self-employed

Rachel ★★★★★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Professional magazine editor specializing in outdoor and gardening topics, with experience in news.

Services:

Genres: Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Trusted Media Brands
• Executive Director, Inc.

Alix ★★★★★

New York, NY, USA

Award-winning artist, illustrator, and designer with over 12 years of experience. Clients include NYT, Electric Lit, Pop-up Magazine, CNN.

Services:

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Themes & Motifs, Anthologies, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• New York Center for Book Arts
• Radical Media

Cynthia-Marie ★★★★★

New York City, NY, USA

Award-winning writer and experienced editor who is passionate about helping others perfect projects, whether generating or polishing ideas.

Services:

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jamie ★★★★★

Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Writer, editor, tutor, & coach passionate about engaging storytelling & vibrant characters across novels, books, (web)comics, & videogames.

Services:

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Nature, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Rowman & Littlefield
• Self-employed
• SuperPROTEIN Studios Inc.
• Vilostudios

Siân ★★★★★

London, UK

Passionate and supportive editor devoted to helping authors find their voice and write bestsellers. Genres: crime, thriller & romance

Services:

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Joffe Books
• Canelo
• Self-employed