Science fiction captures readers’ imaginations with futuristic worlds, advanced science and technology, and even alien races and planets.
If you’ve written a sci-fi book and are looking for a freelance editor to help you get your book ready to submit to literary agents or publishers, then this list is for you!
13 Science Fiction Editors
A great editor can wrangle all the elements of your book into a masterful sci-fi novel. Here is our list of science fiction editors that you can hire to help you with your project.
If you’re not sure how to work with an editor, what questions to ask them, or how to choose the best editor for your project, check out our free guide on how to find an editor.
1. Claire Rushbrook
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Savage Species by Jonathan Janz; The Subjugate by Amanda Bridgeman
2. Beth Dorward
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Contagious by Emily Goodwin; Torrance by Tom Calen
3. Michael Rowley
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Martian by Andy Weir; Arctic Rising by Tobias S. Buckell
4. Ryan Quinn
Website: www.ryanquinnbooks.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Cosmic Hotel by Russ Franklin; Existence Augmented by Channing Whitaker
5. Daniel Johnson
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Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Natural Selection by Cualli Carnago; BL!NK by Mark Lingane
6. Lisa Howard
Website: www.poignantpen.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Passage 99 by Janie Emaus, Selected Shorts and Other Methods of Time Travel by David Goodberg
7. Kate Angelella
Website: www.angelellaeditorial.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Enchanting The Fey by Rebecca Bosevski; Ember Burning by Jennifer Alsever
8. Luke Gerwe
Website: www.lukegerwe.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou; Toward You by Jim Krusoe
9. Geoff Smith
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Oldest Soul – Animus by Tiffany FitzHenry, No One Dies in the Garden of Syn by Michael Seidelman
10. Julie Tibbott
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Games Wizards Play (Young Wizards Series) by Diane Duane; The Special Ones by Em Bailey
11. Andrew Lowe
Website: www.andrewlowewriter.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Rack and Ruin by Chele Cooke; Feeder by Eliza Green
12. Michelle Hope
Website: www.editormichelle.com
Edited books: Meathouse Man by George R.R. Martin; The Last Town by Blake Crouch
13. Leah Brown
Website: www.leahbrownediting.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Classic Cyborg: Liquid Cool by Austin Dragon; Ignite by Danielle Rogland
Check out these additional resources for science fiction authors:
- 30 Literary Agents Now Accepting Science Fiction and Fantasy Submissions
- List of Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishers
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Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
