Like our Cover Designer List, we only recommend editors whose work we know and trust. As of this writing, our list is:
- For heavy and developmental editing: Elizabeth Lyon, www.elizabethlyon.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (You can read about Elizabeth's background at her website);
- Line editor and proofer-extraordinaire: Elisabeth Hallett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- From development edits to a light edit, with extensive Hollywood experience: Laren Bright, who may be reached by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- The wondrous Barb Elliott, experienced with copy and line-editing, very detail oriented: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
- Lastly, but not least: Rob Bacon at The Perfect Write, http://www.theperfectwrite.com/ . You can read all about Rob at his website, and his newsletter is worth receiving, too!
That's our list as of August 2016. You can't go wrong with the folks on this list for some helpful polishing with your book. Do be aware that most of them have queues, so ask before you assume that they'll be instantly available, particularly if you decide at the last minute to have someone look over your manuscript.