Find the Right Help for Your Book

Los Angeles, CA

Rate: $0.025–0.05/word

Bilingual editor specializing in YA and middle grade fiction with a focus on diverse voices and authentic representation. Alicia offers line editing that strengthens teen voice and emotional resonance. Also provides sensitivity reading services.

Remote

Rate: $75–100/hr

Narrative nonfiction and memoir specialist offering line editing that strengthens voice and emotional resonance. Social media editor at Brevity magazine and author of multiple books on craft. Works with both traditionally published and indie authors.

Miami, FL

Rate: $0.03–0.05/word

Bilingual line editor helping authors strengthen prose rhythm and emotional resonance in romance and women's fiction. Amanda is known for preserving diverse voices while elevating commercial appeal. Also offers sensitivity reads for Latinx representation.

Chicago, IL

Rate: $50–75/hr

Amy J. Schneider is an award-winning copyeditor and member of ACES: The Society for Editing. She specializes in nonfiction, including memoir, self-help, and business books. She also offers proofreading and is known for her meticulous attention to Chicago Manual of Style guidelines.

Remote

Rate: $0.015–0.03/word

YA and middle grade specialist with a background in children's publishing. Ariel offers line editing that focuses on authentic teen voice and age-appropriate prose, plus copyediting and proofreading. Particularly experienced with contemporary YA and fantasy.

Remote

Rate: $0.015–0.03/word

Team of copyeditors and proofreaders on Fiverr offering affordable editing services for indie authors. Specializes in commercial fiction, romance, and genre fiction with quick turnaround times. All editors have 5+ years professional experience.

Cincinnati, OH

Rate: $40–60/hr

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader working across multiple genres with particular strength in commercial and genre fiction. Focuses on grammar, punctuation, and style guide adherence while preserving author voice. Quick turnaround available for rush projects.

Remote

Rate: $55–90/hr

Self-help and business book editor with a coaching certification and MBA background. Brian provides line editing that clarifies complex concepts while maintaining an engaging, accessible voice. He also offers copyediting and proofreading packages.

Colorado Springs, CO

Rate: $0.02–0.04/word

Caitlin Berve is a fantasy and sci-fi specialist offering line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services. She holds a degree in English and has edited over 200 novels, focusing on world-building consistency and genre conventions. She works extensively with indie and self-published authors.

Remote

Rate: $0.015–0.03/word

Horror and dark fiction specialist offering both line editing and copyediting services. Chris has edited for indie presses and self-published authors, with expertise in building atmosphere and maintaining genre conventions. Provides proofreading for final drafts.

Toronto, Canada

Rate: $45–65/hr

Technical and nonfiction specialist with expertise in business, self-help, and academic crossover titles. Chris provides copyediting for clarity, logical flow, and citation consistency, plus proofreading services for print-ready manuscripts.

Toronto, Canada

Rate: $0.035–0.055/word

Canadian line editor working with horror and dark fiction authors to perfect atmosphere and tension. Claire ensures prose serves the scares while maintaining readability. Also edits gothic romance and psychological thrillers.

Remote

Rate: $50–70/hr

Award-winning children's book editor with expertise in middle grade, YA, and picture books. Offers line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services. Author of over 100 books for young readers, bringing author perspective to editorial work.

San Francisco, CA

Rate: $50–85/hr

Former journalist turned freelance editor focusing on narrative nonfiction and memoir. David excels at line editing for clarity, flow, and compelling storytelling while maintaining the author's authentic voice. He also offers copyediting and fact-checking services.

Montreal, Canada

Rate: $0.03–0.05/word

Bilingual copyeditor (English/French) specializing in literary fiction and translated works. David has a PhD in Comparative Literature and brings academic rigor to his editing while preserving authorial voice. Offers proofreading for publishers and independent authors.

Chicago, IL

Rate: $40–60/hr

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader working primarily in nonfiction, including memoir, self-help, and business books. David ensures factual consistency, citation accuracy, and clean prose. He holds a certificate in copyediting from UC San Diego.

Remote

Rate: $0.015–0.03/word

Award-winning copyeditor specializing in mystery, thriller, and crime fiction with meticulous attention to timeline continuity and plot consistency. Offers both copyediting and proofreading services with fast turnaround times. Previously worked with several Big Five imprints.

Boston, MA

Rate: $70–95/hr

Literary fiction and upmarket commercial editor with an MFA background and 15 years of freelance experience. Provides deep line editing addressing prose rhythm, imagery, and thematic coherence. Works with both emerging and established authors.

Miami, FL

Rate: $35–55/hr

Bilingual copyeditor and proofreader working with commercial fiction, romance, and women's fiction. Elena has a strong background in both English and Spanish manuscripts and specializes in clean, error-free prose. She offers competitive rates for indie authors.

Remote

Rate: $0.03–0.05/word

Ellen Brock is a novel editor and YouTube educator who offers line editing focused on prose style, voice, and emotional resonance. She works primarily with genre fiction authors, including romance, fantasy, and thriller writers. Her detailed feedback letters and in-line comments help authors strengthen their craft.

Remote

Rate: $0.01–0.02/word

Affordable copyediting and proofreading services for indie authors on a budget. Jake specializes in genre fiction including fantasy, sci-fi, and romance. Quick turnaround times and package deals available for series authors.

London, UK

Rate: $0.03–0.055/word

Reedsy editor specializing in commercial fiction and thrillers with a focus on pacing and tension. James provides line editing that sharpens prose and accelerates page-turning momentum. He previously worked as an acquiring editor at a major thriller imprint.

Charlotte, NC

Rate: $0.025–0.04/word

Jeni Chappelle is a freelance line editor specializing in YA and adult fiction, with a focus on voice, pacing, and emotional beats. She is a former editor at a major publishing house and now runs her own editorial services business. She frequently speaks at writing conferences about the revision process.

New York, NY

Rate: From $1,500

While primarily known as a literary agent, Josh Getzler also offers freelance line editing services for mystery and thriller authors. He brings industry insight to his editing, focusing on pacing, tension, and commercial appeal. His editorial background helps authors polish manuscripts to submission-ready quality.

Atlanta, GA

Rate: $0.018–0.03/word

Children's book and middle grade copyeditor with background in elementary education. Ensures age-appropriate language, reading level consistency, and engaging prose. Offers proofreading and sensitivity reading.

Remote

Rate: $0.01–0.02/word

Kristen is a top-rated Fiverr copyeditor specializing in YA and middle grade fiction. She offers grammar correction, consistency checks, and light proofreading at competitive rates. Her quick turnaround and genre expertise have earned her over 500 five-star reviews.

Atlanta, GA

Rate: $35–50/hr

Marcus T. Williams is an Upwork-based copyeditor with over 8 years of experience in horror, thriller, and dark fiction. He provides detailed continuity checks, grammar correction, and style sheet creation. He also offers proofreading as a standalone service.

Miami, FL

Rate: $45–70/hr

Upwork Top Rated editor specializing in self-help and business nonfiction. Michael provides structural and line editing that clarifies arguments and improves readability for general audiences. Background in corporate communications and publishing.

Austin, TX

Rate: $0.02–0.05/word

Romance and women's fiction editor with particular expertise in contemporary, paranormal, and romantic suspense subgenres. Naomi offers line editing for emotional pacing and chemistry, plus copyediting for series continuity. Proofreading packages available.

Remote

Rate: $0.02–0.035/word

Experienced copyeditor offering comprehensive grammar, style consistency, and continuity editing for commercial fiction. Former newspaper editor with sharp eye for detail. Proofreading available as standalone service.

Boston, MA

Rate: $85–125/hr

Senior literary agent and editor offering freelance line editing for mystery, thriller, and crime fiction. Focuses on plot structure, pacing, and prose polish with deep industry knowledge. Also works with memoir and narrative nonfiction authors.

Austin, TX

Rate: $45–65/hr

Children's book specialist offering line editing and copyediting for picture books through YA novels. Former children's librarian with deep knowledge of age-appropriate voice and pacing. Also provides proofreading and sensitivity reading services.

Los Angeles, CA

Rate: $70–95/hr

Line editor specializing in YA and middle grade fiction with a focus on authentic teen voice and emotional resonance. Former acquiring editor at a Big Five imprint working on bestselling YA series. Offers comprehensive manuscript consultations alongside line editing.

London, UK

Rate: $0.03–0.045/word

Rachel Small is a Reedsy-verified line editor and copyeditor who works with literary and upmarket fiction authors. She holds an MFA in fiction and brings a writer's eye to prose rhythm, sentence structure, and voice. Her background includes editing for small presses and literary journals.

Boston, MA

Rate: $55–85/hr

Copyeditor with 20 years of experience in traditional publishing, now freelancing with indie authors. Rebecca specializes in mystery, thriller, and suspense, with expertise in plot consistency and timeline accuracy. She provides both copyediting and proofreading services.

Boston, MA

Rate: $0.025–0.04/word

Sci-fi and fantasy copyeditor with engineering background, ideal for hard sci-fi and complex magic systems. Specializes in technical consistency, worldbuilding logic, and series bible creation.

Remote

Rate: $45–70/hr

Copyeditor and proofreader with 20 years of experience in trade publishing. Robert has worked with major publishers on bestselling commercial fiction and brings that professional standard to indie authors. Known for thorough style sheet creation and consistency tracking.

Remote

Rate: $0.012–0.025/word

Genre fiction copyeditor working primarily with indie and self-published authors across mystery, thriller, and commercial fiction. Ryan offers affordable rates with quick turnarounds and detailed style sheets. Proofreading available as add-on service.

Seattle, WA

Rate: From $500

Fiverr Pro editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy with particular expertise in hard science fiction accuracy. Ryan provides both line editing for prose flow and copyediting for technical consistency. He has a background in physics and engineering.

Remote

Rate: $0.01–0.025/word

Community-recommended copyeditor active in indie author circles, specializing in fast-paced commercial fiction. Samantha offers affordable rates for self-published authors with quick turnarounds. Provides both copyediting and final proofreading passes.

Omaha, NE

Rate: $55–80/hr

Sandra Wendel is an ACES member and veteran copyeditor specializing in narrative nonfiction, memoir, and self-help books. She has over 25 years of experience and focuses on clarity, fact-checking, and Chicago style. She offers both copyediting and proofreading services.

Portland, OR

Rate: From $1,500

Award-winning editor specializing in literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and narrative nonfiction with focus on voice and structure. Faculty member at major writing conferences and author herself. Known for editorial letters that help authors find their story's heart.

Portland, OR

Rate: $0.01–0.02/word

Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in horror, dark fantasy, and gothic fiction. Thomas has a meticulous eye for grammar, style consistency, and genre conventions. He offers package deals that include both copyediting and proofreading passes.

Boston, MA

Rate: $60–100/hr

Nonfiction specialist providing both line editing for readability and copyediting for accuracy. Thomas works with business authors, memoirists, and self-help writers to clarify complex ideas. Background in journalism and academic publishing.

Boston, MA

Rate: $0.025–0.05/word

Upwork Top-Rated copyeditor and proofreader with expertise in historical fiction and literary fiction. PhD in English Literature brings scholarly attention to period accuracy and language authenticity. Also offers fact-checking services for historical manuscripts.

Dublin, Ireland

Rate: $55–75/hr

Historical fiction specialist with an MA in History and 12 years of editing experience. Thomas provides copyediting with attention to period-appropriate language, historical accuracy, and consistency of detail across complex narratives.

Austin, TX

Rate: $0.025–0.045/word

Romance and women's fiction specialist offering line editing services focused on emotional beats, pacing, and voice consistency. Works extensively with indie romance authors across subgenres from contemporary to paranormal. Offers rush services for tight publication schedules.

London, UK

Rate: £0.02–0.04/word

UK-based copyeditor specializing in historical fiction and narrative nonfiction. Tom has a history degree from Oxford and ensures period-accurate language, customs, and details. Offers both British and American English editing with proofreading services.

San Francisco, CA

Rate: $55–75/hr

Historical fiction specialist offering line editing and copyediting with attention to period-appropriate language and historical accuracy. Former academic historian who brings research expertise to fiction editing. Also provides proofreading services.

Washington, DC

Rate: $55–90/hr

Narrative nonfiction specialist providing line editing that transforms research into compelling stories. William works with historians, journalists, and memoirists to find their narrative voice. Also offers fact-checking services.