Fact Checkers

A freelance historical fiction consultant and fact-checker with a graduate degree in history and prior experience at a major academic press, Alex works exclusively with fiction and narrative nonfiction authors who require deep period accuracy. Specialties include medieval Europe, the American Civil War era, and early twentieth-century global history, verifying everything from period-appropriate language to material culture details. Alex is listed on Reedsy and maintains a roster of repeat clients in commercial and literary historical fiction.

Author of 'The Chicago Guide to Fact-Checking' and a longtime science journalist and fact-checker who has written for Popular Science, BuzzFeed News, and FiveThirtyEight. She is one of the most publicly recognized advocates and practitioners of book-level fact-checking in the United States. Brooke consults with authors and publishers on building verification workflows.

A freelance fact-checker and copyeditor with a background in academic publishing and magazine journalism, working primarily with nonfiction authors on history, politics, and current events. She has checked books for authors published by W.W. Norton and Simon & Schuster. Caitlin is known for her meticulous approach to primary sources and document verification.

Editor of The New Yorker and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Remnick is one of the most prominent figures in American journalism whose publication maintains one of the most rigorous fact-checking departments in the industry. While not a freelance fact-checker himself, he is a well-known figure who has shaped the culture of meticulous verification that many book-focused fact-checkers emulate. The New Yorker's checking process is frequently cited as the gold standard for nonfiction authors.

A medical and health fact-checker with a background in health journalism and clinical research coordination, Erin works with authors of medical thrillers, health memoirs, and nonfiction health books. She verifies drug interactions, clinical procedures, anatomical accuracy, and medical terminology to ensure manuscripts hold up to professional scrutiny. Erin has worked with authors published by Rodale and Workman.

A former Associated Press reporter and freelance fact-checker who specializes in true crime, legal thrillers, and crime fiction requiring accurate depictions of law enforcement procedures, courtroom protocol, and criminal justice. He has consulted on manuscripts for both novelists and nonfiction authors to ensure procedural and legal authenticity. James brings both field journalism experience and research depth to every project.

A science journalist and experienced fact-checker who has worked with Pacific Standard, Outside, and various book publishers verifying scientific and environmental claims. She brings a rigorous journalism background to nonfiction authors writing about climate, ecology, and health. Kate works with authors from manuscript stage through final galleys.

A former fact-checker and editor at The Washington Post Magazine, Lena now freelances for book authors working in narrative nonfiction, memoir, and longform essays. She is particularly skilled at verifying firsthand accounts, cross-referencing personal memory against documentary evidence, and flagging claims that may expose authors to legal risk. Lena has a specialty in stories involving gender, politics, and workplace dynamics.

Former research editor at The Atlantic with over 15 years of experience fact-checking long-form narrative nonfiction and memoir. She specializes in verifying historical claims, scientific accuracy, and cultural context for trade nonfiction authors. Michelle has worked with major publishing houses including Penguin Random House and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

A Chicago-based freelance editor and fact-checker with deep roots in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction publishing, having worked at Triquarterly Books and Northwestern University Press. She specializes in helping literary fiction authors verify cultural details, historical settings, and real-world references embedded in novels. Naomi is also experienced in checking international and translated works.

A former Vox editor and fact-checker who has transitioned to freelance work supporting authors of essays, cultural criticism, and narrative nonfiction with a focus on race, identity, and contemporary social issues. She brings a sharp editorial eye honed in digital journalism to book manuscripts, checking claims, sources, and the accuracy of quoted material. Tanya works closely with debut authors navigating the publishing process.