Below you will find a list of experts and sources specializing from simple proofreading to ghost writing, that have deeper understandings to language, story lines, plots and characters. Helping make your book flow, come alive and error free for publication. You'll also find a source for photo researching.
When you hire a professional, she or he works for you and you have the opportunity to seek one best suited for your style and needs.
I am not involved, they are listed here for your benefit to contact and seek their service. Their names are linked to their websites. You can contact them directly.
Christina Palaia, Emerald Editorial Services
I am a developmental editor, line editor, and copyeditor who specializes in general trade and creative nonfiction but who also works with novice novelists, too.
Let your words move people! Professional editing for your narrative nonfiction or novel, from idea to final manuscript. Need coaching through your massive, overwhelming book project? Let me be your guide.
Michael Mirolla, Word Doctor (mirollamichael@gmail.com)
Michael Mirolla's professional memberships:
Jane Mackay, copy editing, proofreading and writing services
Professional, accurate, experienced. I care about language; I care that it be used with precision. Language used precisely can convey infinite meaning and nuance, and exert powerful influence.
Diane O’Connell
A Book Editor Who Can Help You Sell Your Work.
With over 25 years of experience in publishing, Diane O’Connell is an expert at helping turn first-time writers into published authors.
Kathy Carter, nonfiction book editing
Well versed for US clients. Thorough, reliable freelance editor specializing in nonfiction books, with over 25 years of professional publishing experience. Whether you need basic copyediting, substantive editing, developmental editing, or an editorial critique, I provide excellent service and top-notch results.
Jessica Augustsson copy editing and translation service
My goal is to take your text and not only correct any errors in grammar and usage, but rework it where necessary, while acting as a first reader to sort out any possible confusion. Additionally, I specialize in speculative fiction and have an understanding of those alternate universes you've taken such care to create.
Editors' Association of Canada (EAC)
EAC promotes professional editors specializing in various skills. You can seek an editor through their online directory of editors
Kristiina Paul (kriskanadas@gmail.com)
I handle everything involved in photo research, from finding the images (if needed) to licensing, including finding the copyright holders, negotiating rights and fees, checking the files for quality. Some authors have very specific images in mind so I try to get those and when impossible, try to find suitable alternatives; other authors just give me a list of concepts and I do the research from scratch and present them with options.
When needed I also look after text permissions such as excerpts from other published sources, lyrics, maps and graphs and charts.
And on occasion, while it's not really within the scope of permissions, I find a photographer to shoot an image, or take one myself, or work with an illustrator to get the art we need. Pretty much whatever it takes to get the best licensed content to make the best book.
Laren Bright
Since 1998 we have been assisting authors and independent publishers in making their books stand out so they can compete with those of the big publishing houses. We have created compelling
