Horror Editing Services

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Beth

Beth

Maineville, United States

Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years' experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!


Work experience:

  • Self-Employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, Dystopian

Kathy

Kathy

New York City, NY, USA

Editor of bestselling and award-winning novels for kids and teens, formerly VP and Publisher at Penguin Random House.


Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House imprint
  • Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
  • Kathy Dawson Editorial

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction

Oren

Oren

Los Angeles, California, USA

I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.


Work experience:

  • Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review Book Coaching book-coaching

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Action & Adventure

Leya

Leya

Milwaukee, WI, USA

What a life! I get to edit books--especially true crime, self-help, and dark fiction--and gently help authors share their passions.


Work experience:

  • Genius Book Services

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Anthologies, True Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, Psychological Thriller

Erin

Erin

Boston, MA, USA

A former Scholastic editor with over a decade of experience, who loves kidlit and delights in text.


Work experience:

  • Scholastic Inc.
  • Self-employed
  • Viable Paradise

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure

Emily

Emily

New York, NY, USA

I'm a kid's book editor with six years of experience who specializes in middle-grade and YA fiction and loves all things spooky and strange!


Work experience:

  • The Manuscript Academy
  • Abrams Books

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense

James

James

Norman, OK, USA

Publisher-in-chief of Broken River Books, and freelance editor of crime, mystery, and horror fiction.


Work experience:

  • Broken River Books

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction

Chelsey

Chelsey

Denver, CO, USA

With 15 years of experience as an editor and agent, I can help you polish and prepare your work to catch the eye of industry professionals!


Work experience:

  • Crooked Lane Books
  • Keen Editorial and Literary Services
  • Skyhorse Publishing
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Copps Literary Services

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction

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