Horror Editing Services
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Hire top freelance horror book editing professionals on Reedsy. Get your manuscript polished in three easy steps: sign up, upload your project brief, and request quotes from professionals of your choice!
Maineville, United States
Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years' experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!
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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
New York City, NY, USA
Editor of bestselling and award-winning novels for kids and teens, formerly VP and Publisher at Penguin Random House.
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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
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:
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
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:
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
Boston, MA, USA
A former Scholastic editor with over a decade of experience, who loves kidlit and delights in text.
Work experience:
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
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:
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
Norman, OK, USA
Publisher-in-chief of Broken River Books, and freelance editor of crime, mystery, and horror fiction.
Work experience:
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
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:
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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