This page is still under construction to make it more user-friendly, but all the information below is correct. The table below contains information about Utah-based freelance editors who work with fiction, nonfiction, and communications for various industries. You’re sure to find the right fit for your project. If you’re an editor who wants to join this list, contact us (updates are made quarterly).
Name/Website | Email Address | Editing Specialties | Preferred Genre(s) | Notes |
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Adam McLain | adam.j.mclain [at] gmail.com |
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Any genre. I’ve done a lot of work in SFF and romance lately. | |
Jana S. Brown | janasbrownwrites [at] gmail.com |
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Fantasy, science fiction, romance, Western, spec fic in general; nonfiction | |
Charity West | cwestediting [at] gmail.com |
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Fantasy, science fiction | |
Kelsy Thompson | akelsythompson [at] gmail.com |
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Jennie Stevens | jennietheeditor [at] gmail.com |
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SF/F and historical romance, particularly Regency | Free 5–10-page sample edits upon request. |
Chersti Nieveen Writer Therapy |
writertherapy [at] gmail.com |
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Specialize in fantasy, science fiction, and YA; I work in all fiction genres except erotica and Christian fiction (though I might consider LDS fiction) | Portfolio here |
Anne Turner | annturnerediting [at] gmail.com |
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Business, marketing, query letters, historical, YA, fantasy | I have experience in social media marketing as well and teach clients one on one. Not interested in novels over 200 pages/60,000 words. |
Kristy S. Gilbert Looseleaf Editorial & Production |
kristy[at] looseleafep.com |
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Fiction specialties: fantasy, science fiction, YA Nonfiction: Business/finance & folklore/culture |
Submit 3–5 pages for a free sample edit here. |
Reece Hanzon | reece.hanzon [at] gmail.com |
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YA and adult, sci-fi and fantasy; adventure and thriller; technical and business communications | I provide a free 3–5 page sample edit before clients commit. I charge per word (rates vary based on the service requested). |
Suzanne Kimball Rekow | suzkimball [at] gmail.com |
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Experience across a broad nonfiction base including IT/consumer electronics, education, religion, business, finance, health and marketing communications; I prefer working within diverse industries and disciplines when it comes to nonfiction. As to fiction, I have experience with YA but will work any genre except erotica. | Free 5–8 page sample edit; content development is bid at $35/hour (per-word rates don’t make sense for this type of work); for developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreads I usually quote a flat fee based on per-word rates (developmental/substantive: $0.04/word; line edit: $0.017/word; copy edit: $0.015/word; proofread $0.01/word); my rates are negotiable depending on the client’s needs and how interested I am in working on a project. |
Madalyn Hodgson | madalynhodgson1217 [at] gmail.com |
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Clean YA and adult sci-fi or fantasy, nonficion, poetry, dissertations, theses, academic papers | Free 10-page sample edit for manuscripts over 250 pages. Free 3-page sample edit for anything under 250 pages. I charge by hour, and clients can contact me for my hours. |
Chelsea Jackson | jacksonwritereditor [at] gmail.com |
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Clean YA/adult sci-fi and fantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, middle grade anything, nonfiction, children’s picture books, memoirs, unique and cool blends of genres, query letters, articles, academic papers | Free 15-minute consultation and/or 3-page edit (not on articles or children’s stories). I also provide coaching sessions to help with writing skills, book development, or publishing. I am a published author and was an acquisitions editor at Cedar Fort Publishing and Media. I provide a $25 referral reward for projects over $300. I charge $0.013/word for a substantive edit and $0.01/word for copyediting or proofreading. These prices are subject to change depending on the scope of the project. |
Carlisa Cramer | novelapproachedits [at] gmail.com |
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I have most experience with MG and YA, but I read adult as well. I’ll edit basically any fiction except erotica. I love historical fiction, contemporary, fantasy, and light sci-fi (i.e., not hard SF). I’)ll also edit nonfiction and memoirs. | Free 5-page sample on full manuscript. I charge by word for edits with rates depending on type of edit. For query critique, I charge a flat fee. |
Caroline Larsen | cbliss17 [at] gmail.com |
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Most YA and MG fiction, especially sci-fi/fantasy, but some adult fiction too (no erotica or slasher). I can do general-audience nonfiction too. No theses or dissertations. | |
Carrie Snider | carrieksnider [at] gmail.com |
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Most anything (except sci-fi and anything above PG-13) | |
Hayley Brooks | editor.hayleybrooks [at] gmail.com |
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I’m open to just about anything; I really enjoy technical and academic editing, but I also edit YA/MG fiction. | |
Daniel C. Friend | dcfeditor [at] gmail.com |
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SF/F, but willing to look at anything. | Free 10-page sample. I charge by the hour. |
Lehua Parker | Lehua [at] LehuaParker.com |
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Technical, business, and academic editing. Creative nonfiction and all forms of fiction including screenplays and poetry. Most genres, but especially early readers, MG, & YA. | I charge by the project and provide a free 5–10 page sample edit to help both me and the client define the scope of the project and whether or not I’m the right fit. I also help authors create blurbs, tag & log lines, query letters, & elevator pitches. Outside of the Utah fiction writing community, in the business writing world, I’m better known by my legal name, Michelle Parker. |
Julia Allen | juliasallen [at] gmail.com |
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Mostly anything (except horror). I can also do nonfiction, technical, academic, and business. | |
Maria Hoagland | sistersinkpublishing [at] gmail.com |
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Fiction for sure. Sweet romance & women’s fiction are my personal favorite reads, but I will edit any fiction PG-13 or less. | |
Loretta Farnsworth | farnsworth.loretta [at] hotmail.com |
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Almost anything (no poetry or fiction beyond PG-13); most of my internship experience has been with nonfiction, but I’ve taken classes and attended writing conferences for YA. | |
Misty Moncur | mistymoncur [at] outlook.com |
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Preference for romance, YA, or new adult. Willing to take any genre as well as nonfiction. Any project size. | |
KayLynn Flanders |
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Any, as long as content is considered clean. | I prefer clients contact me through my contact page on my website. | |
C. Michelle Jefferies | cmichellejefferies [at] gmail.com |
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Suspense, YA, romance, scifi, MG, paranormal/urban fantasy, general fiction. Will edit more edgy stuff (PG-13–R) as long as it’s not gratuitous. Will edit epic fantasy or historical fiction, but prefer not to. No horror, erotica, or LGBT. | Free 3-chapter structure critique. Continuing support provided for all mentorees. In real life structure bootcamps. |
Nichole Eck | nichole.c.eck [at] gmail.com |
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Prefer science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, and literary, but I’ll edit just about anything that’s not R content. Specialize in short stories, personal essays, and academic writing. | Rates by the hour. Free 10-page edit and project estimate based on those pages. | Susan Knight | susan.knight [at] gmail.com |
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Historical fiction, memoir, nonfiction, women’s fiction, romance (no erotica), suspense/thrillers, new adults, paranormal/speculative fiction (no horror) poetry. Must not exceed PG-13 standards. | Free 10-page sample edit with big picture feedback. See my web page for pricing (I charge by the page). No rough drafts accepted. Summary page is included with each edit. |
Emma Hogan | editsbyemma.com |
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I have a specialty in SF/F, but I’ll edit anything but romance as long as it isn’t too racy. | |
Faralee Pozo | oddballedits [at] gmail.com |
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Children’s & YA fiction | |
Krissy Barton | Little Syllables | krissy [at] littlesyllables.com |
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Fiction, creative nonfiction, personal & family histories | Free sample edit available upon request. |