Introduction
Who are the best book editors in India?
There is no single “best” editor – the right one depends on your genre, your budget and the kind of edit your manuscript needs. This guide lists 64 book editors and editorial firms working with Indian authors: what each of them edits, where they are based and how to reach them.
TL;DR
- 64 editors and firms, split into editorial companies and freelance editors, with emails and websites for each.
- Most editors here work on both fiction and non-fiction; a few are academic-only. Each entry says so.
- Editing is usually charged per word, and the rate depends on the type of editing and the editor’s experience. For current rates, see our detailed guide to book editing charges in India.
- Always ask for a sample edit and a written quote before you commit, and check references.
Who this guide is for: writers who have finished a manuscript (or are close) and want a professional edit before they self-publish, or before they pitch to publishers and agents.
How the guide is organised: We have listed editorial firms and companies first, then individual freelance editors. Each entry lists the editor’s location, contact details, services and genres in the editor’s own words.
How current is this? Websites and links were re-checked in October 2026.
Once your manuscript is edited and ready, here is our master list of book publishing companies in India and the top literary agents in India. Planning to self-publish instead? See self-publishing companies in India and our breakdown of Amazon KDP vs self-publishing in India.
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Who is a book editor?
Book editors work on your manuscript across different aspects – storyline, plot, characters, narrative, dialogue, language and grammar. They polish your manuscript to make it publishing-ready.
Why should you work with an editor?
The value of a good editor for your book cannot be overstated. An editor doesn’t just provide constructive feedback at the language level – a good editor can transform a book, shape it into its best self. One excellent example is Tay Hohoff, who worked closely with Harper Lee for over three years. The outcome was “To Kill a Mockingbird” as we know it.
With the availability of online apps and sites like Grammarly, one might argue against the need to hire an editor. But any app or site comes with its own limitations around language, local words and names, and grammar. For example, while “colour” is right in American English, it is incorrect in British English. An app might not catch localised words for food, dressing habits, traditions and culture, which matter when you are writing a story set in India. Most importantly, apps cannot look at structure and flow – they only give feedback at the language and grammar level. For structure and flow, you need an editor competent enough to do structural editing.
Moreover, writing can be lonely. Having an editor with you also means having a person by your side – a sounding board, agony aunt, friend, confidante and your 3 am go-to person for anything and everything that is writerly. Of course, that is what friends and family are for, but professionals are professionals. The value and expertise they bring cannot be quantified in words.
What are the different types of editing?
Usually, book editors in India provide the following editing services:
Structural editing / developmental editing. The editor analyses the manuscript on the various aspects of novel writing – theme, characters, genre and sub-genre for fiction, and clarity and consistency for non-fiction. The core focus here is the plot and the narrative. Recommended for authors looking for detailed feedback on their writing, including plot, characters and flow.
Line editing. Correcting and improving consistency, tone and style. The editor works on the grammar of the manuscript along with spelling and punctuation. The focus here is the language. Recommended for authors whose manuscript is already structurally strong and who are looking only for language correction.
Proofreading. The final step: a thorough check for inconsistencies, spacing issues, spelling mistakes, typos and grammatical errors that may have been missed, so the manuscript is error-free and ready for publishing. Recommended for authors who have already self-edited to a large extent and need one more pair of eyes.
Please note: We have collected and collated this information from various sources, including direct submissions. We are not directly or indirectly involved with any of the editors or firms listed here, and inclusion is not an endorsement. Please do your own due diligence before hiring anyone from this list.
Editorial firms and companies
1. Manali Desai (A Rustic Mind)
Based in: Mumbai
Email: manali1988@gmail.com
Website: https://arusticmind88.wordpress.com/
Background: Author of 3 solo books and 2 anthology books. Editor of one book. Freelance content writer and blogger
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: All: 1. Romance 2. Historical Fiction 3. Travel 4. Mythology 5. Memoirs
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb Writing, and Pitch
2. Nirja Sharma (Aarahan Publishers)
Based in: Pune
Email: emailnirja@gmail.com
Website: www.aarahanpublishers.com
Background: CEO of Aarahan Publishers; Chief Editor of an Academic Publishing House for 10 years
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction/ Blog – Romance | Mythology| Travel | Fantasy
Other services: Cover design, Beta Reading, FORMATTING, PRINTING
3. Namrata (Keemiya Creatives)
Based in: Mumbai
Email: contact@keemiyacreatives.com
Website: https://keemiyacreatives.com
Background: Keemiya Creatives is a Literary Consultancy firm based in Mumbai, where we work with authors to shape their thoughts into books. We offer services in both pre-publishing and post-publishing categories. Our customised marketing plans have made quite a few Amazon bestsellers.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction- Narrative Non-fiction – Non-fiction – Romance and Romcom | Women’s Writing | Drama | Spirituality | Suspense/ Thrillers/ Murder Mystery/ Crime Thrillers
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Alpha Reading, mentoring, and publishing.
4. Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma (Cover To Cover Writing Studio)
Based in: Bhopal, India
Email: sharma050309@gmail.com
Website: www.samarpita.in
Background: Ex-journalist, full-time freelance writer, and manuscript editor since 2009, interviews on print, digital, and on the radio. Also won acclaim for editing work from UNV.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, self-help, memoirs; everything except sci-fi and fantasy.
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, author website, logo design
5. Prof. Philippe Cluzel (Edioak)
Based in: New York | Chandigarh
Email: philippecluzel@edioak.com
Website: www.edioak.com
Background: Edioak is an in-house book editing company for major publishing houses like Wiley, Simon & Schuster, Rupa Publications, Oxford University Press, Bloomsbury India, and other major publishing houses around the world. A full list of 14 publishing houses can be seen on our website – https://edioak.com/our-clients/
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction/ Non-Fiction (All Categories)
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing, Research
6. Harika Bantupalli
Based in: Nilgiris, India
Email: harika@editingwithempathy.com, edit@harikabantupalli.com
Background: Six years of experience as an editor and an Author Coach. Member of the Editors Freelance Association and the American Copy Editors Society.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, narrative non-fiction- Romance | Thrillers | Drama | Psychological Fiction | YA | Historical Fiction| Memoirs
Other services: Cover design, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Mentoring, Author Coaching, Critiquing
7. Priya Talwar (Editor’s Atelier)
Based in: Delhi
Email: editorsatelier@gmail.com
Website: https://editorsatelier.com
Background: Former commissioning editor at Rupa Publications, Priya Talwar is an independent writer and editor with almost 10 years of experience. She helps authors develop their ideas into credible stories.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: All trade genres except science fiction, fantasy fiction, and poetry. Autobiography, biography, Memoir, anthology, management, leadership, self-help, parenting, spirituality
Other services: Ghostwriting, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch. Anthology_006 is a 6-month program with an aim to create your best anthology in just 6 months. Four by Fifty helps you submit your best work in 4 months with 101 support and more!
8. Abha Agarwal (Edits by Abha)
Based in: New Delhi
Email: abha1agarwal@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/editsbyabha
Background: Senior publishing services specialist providing English-language editing and publications management, specialising in non-fiction. Wide-ranging experience in editing, project management, content and publishing operations, production coordination and workflows. More than 15 years as a full-time editor.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Non-fiction, including academic, legal, medical, reports and e-learning content
Other services: Project management
9. Inderpreet Kaur Uppal (Eloquent Articulation)
Based in: India
Email: inderpreetedits@gmail.com
Website: www.inderpreetuppal.com
Background: I have been editing since June 2014. My focus is on your requirements, making your author voice shine, and tightening your story.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction / narrative non-fiction- Romance | Fiction | Historical | Memoirs| Mythology
Other services: Manuscript Appraisal
10. Inkerspress
Email: inkerspress@gmail.com
Website: https://inkerspress.com/
Background: Inkerspress is a Literary Consultancy firm based in Bilaspur. We are a group of professional editors, ghostwriters, and translators who are willing to make your dream of writing a book truly. We have a specialised team for your distinctive requirements. We have been working on fiction, nonfiction, educational, Academic, and research proposals for over a decade. Apart from editorial services, Inkerspress also offers a range of book marketing strategies. We have worked with many established authors in the past and would like to continue doing a good job on our part.
Services: Structural Editing, Line-to-Line Editing, Comprehensive Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: All genres (Included – Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Research journals, Medical writing, Academic writing, and formatting.)
Other services: Translation, Ghostwriting, Book Marketing, and Content Writing.
11. Tara Khandelwal (Bound)
Based in: Mumbai
Email: tarakhandelwal489@gmail.com
Website: www.boundindia.com, www.tarakhandelwal.com
Background: Columbia Publishing Course, Penguin, Writers’ Side, Freelancer with Bloomsbury, Hachette, Rupa, Pan Macmillan, individual clients.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir. Literary fiction, biographies and autobiographies, business books, argument-based non-fiction, historical fiction, crime and thriller, mythology
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
12. Urbi Bhaduri (Maps for Lost Writers)
Email: urbi07@gmail.com
Background: No website, but an article published recently in Scroll talks about a new project I started during the pandemic: https://scroll.in/article/970811/one-writer-has-taken-an-initiative-to-help-her-peers-fight-a-creative-block-during-the-pandemic I’ve consulted with publishing houses (like Om Books International) and non-profits (like PRADAN and the GFA group). I don’t work full-time as an editor. The article in Scroll (above) might give you an idea of the other kinds of things I also do.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing; publications by nonprofits
Genres: fiction & non-fiction- Novels |Short stories | Self-help, spirituality, and productivity |Memoirs
13. Sanjay Sethi (Matrix Publishing Group)
Based in: New Delhi
Email: ssethi@rootsandshoots.co.in
Website: https://matrixpublishers.org/
Background: India’s Most Trusted Consultant, Content Creator & Custom Publisher of Customised, Limited Edition & Coffee Table Books
Services: Structural Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: All genres- Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Coffee Table
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch, Custom Publishing
14. Asha Seth (MissBookthief)
Based in: Mumbai
Email: msbookthief@gmail.com
Website: https://www.missbookthief.com
Background: Award-winning book blogger and founder of the book marketing agency MissBookthief (estd. 2012). A poet with two published works: Deodar ke Phool (Hindi) and The Colour of Us (English).
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Thrillers, travel, non-fiction, self-help, children’s, memoirs/biographies
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Book Marketing, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Author branding, launch and PR, Translations, Social media marketing, Book trailer videos
15. PaperTrue
Based in: Pune (also Singapore)
Email: support@papertrue.com
Website: https://www.papertrue.com
Background: A professional editing and self-publishing services company founded in 2014. Author editing covers books, novels, self-help and poetry; they also offer typesetting, cover design, printing, online distribution and book marketing.
Services: Book editing and proofreading (structure, language and final checks), plus self-publishing services
Genres: Fiction and non-fiction, including self-help and poetry
Other services: Book typesetting, cover design, book printing, online distribution, book marketing
16. Aanchal Jain (Read. Write. Relate)
Based in: Delhi / Dehradun / Bangalore
Email: aanchal.nluj@gmail.com
Background: Editor at Sage Publishing and three years as a sole proprietor
Services: Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Other services: Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
17. Vishal Ved (Rolling Authors)
Based in: Mumbai / Delhi / Kota
Email: author.tomarkus@gmail.com
Website: https://www.rollingauthors.com
Background: Founder of Rolling Authors, a book writing and editing studio – their site claims 750+ books edited and 400+ books written for founders, CXOs and influencers. In his submission, he says he has edited more than 500 books across copy, line and developmental editing.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, non-fiction and poetry – thriller, romance, self-help, memoir, mythology, science fiction
Other services: Ghostwriting, traditional publishing guidance
18. Dola Basu Singh (Shiuli Editing Services)
Based in: Punjab
Email: dolabsingh@gmail.com
Website: www.shiuli.com
Background: I am professionally trained in editing fiction and I’m a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, UK. Two of my clients have won the Amazon KDP Pen to Publish contest in 2019 in both short- and long-form. Another client won an honourable mention in 2017 in the same contest. I have edited more than 70 books since 2015.
Services: Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, Narrative non-fiction.- Crime/Mystery/Thriller | Women’s Fiction | Romance | Own Voices | Fantasy | Horror |Short Stories/Anthologies
Other services: Coaching and mentoring new authors, Story consultation.
19. Venkataraman Anantharaman (The Art of Copyediting)
Based in: Chennai
Email: avenkat1964@gmail.com
Website: https://theartofcopyediting.com
Background: I provide copyediting training (academic copyediting) to both individuals and companies. I have been in this field for 25 years and have worked at Aptara (Delhi), Cenveo Publisher Services India (KGL, Chennai, and Mumbai), SPi (Chennai), and S4Carlisle Publishing Services (Chennai), among others. Over the years, I have been a copyeditor, manager, and director of editorial programs. I was the only Asian speaker at Editing Goes Global, the first international conference for editors, held by Editors Canada in Toronto, Canada, in June 2015. I founded The Art of Copyediting in 2018, and offer about 25 courses on copyediting—something not offered by any organisation or university in the world.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing
Genres: No. I deal only with academic editing.
20. Niladri Shekhar Mitra (The Creative Circle)
Based in: Bhubaneswar
Email: nilshekhar10@gmail.com
Website: https://thecreativecircleofficial.com/
Background: Multi-genre author of six books and editor of 32 books. Editor-in-Chief of The Creative Circle. Offers substantive editing packages (structural, copy and line editing in one); proofreading is complimentary with an editing package.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction and non-fiction – all genres
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing
21. Heena Rathore-Pardeshi (Verbatik Media)
Based in: Pune, Maharashtra
Email: rathoreheena@gmail.com
Website: http://www.heenarathorep.com
Background: Heena Rathore-Pardeshi is a novelist and the award-winning published fiction author of Deceived. She is a freelance literary editor who has worked with more than 30 international authors. Want to hire her as the editor of your book? Contact her to request a free video consultation for your project. Heena has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in English Literature. She has completed certificate courses (with honours) from Harvard University in Ancient & Modern World Literature and Yale University in Human Psychology. She now runs the editorial firm Verbatik Media (verbatikmedia.com).
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, self-help, memoirs; everything except sci-fi and fantasy.
Other services: Ghostwriting
22. Cora Bhatia (Write Editors Hub)
Based in: Goa
Email: corabhatia@gmail.com
Website: https://writeeditinghub.wordpress.com/
Background: I have edited about 200 books in various genres for established publishing houses and direct authors.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing, Fiction and Poetry
Genres: Romance, historical fiction, mythology, travel, memoirs.
Other services: Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
Freelance editors
1. Abha Iyengar
Based in: New Delhi
Email: abhaiyengar@gmail.com
Website: www.abhaiyengar.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction/narrative non-fiction
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch
2. Aindrila Pal
Based in: Delhi
Email: palaindrila1206@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aindrila-pal-546131178/
Background: Editor with four years of experience across publishing and web content. Her last role was assistant editor in the Global Editions Team at Pearson India. Experience in copywriting, copyediting and research; her professional roles have mostly involved academic and technical editing, though she prefers fiction.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction and narrative non-fiction – contemporary literary fiction, memoirs, essays, historical fiction, classic plays in contemporary retellings
Other services: Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch
3. Akanksha Purohit
Based in: Ahmedabad
Email: puroaaks@gmail.com
Background: Currently working as a Corporate Communication Manager, I have over 7 years of experience in content writing for different genres. I hold a master’s degree in English Literature from Mumbai University. I am a voracious reader and love to write.
Services: Structural Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing. Prefer fiction and narrative, but have been writing technical, web, and marketing content for bread and butter.
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Sci-fi
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
4. Angshuman Bonnerjee
Based in: Kolkata/Indore
Email: bonnerjee57@gmail.com
Website: https://bonnerjee.wordpress.com/, https://angshumanbonnerjee.blogspot.com/
Background: Angshuman Bonnerjee is a Senior Journalist-Author-Ghostwriter with over 41 years of experience and has worked in several leading newspaper and magazine groups in the country as Senior Editor and News Editor.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Other services: Ghostwriting, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Newspaper Articles
5. Arpita Pandey
Based in: New Delhi, India
Email: arpitapandey802@gmail.com
Website: https://mytalesbook.wordpress.com
Background: Vast writing and editing experience
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading articles, blogs, fiction, news
Genres: Romance, Historical fiction, Memoirs, Mythology, travel
Other services: Beta Reading, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
6. Asha Kumari
Based in: New Delhi
Email: as_kum_roy@yahoo.co.in
Services: Line Editing
Genres: Fiction and nonfiction- Romance, mythology, historical fiction
Other services: Copy editing
7. Cecile Rischmann
Based in: Chennai
Email: ceciliarischmann@gmail.com
Website: https://www.amazon.com/author/cecilerischmann
Background: Published author of novels, short stories and poems; a linguist (French and English) who has also studied Italian, Spanish and business English. Four years of editing experience across 20 manuscripts.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction and non-fiction – romance, memoir, self-improvement, horror, thriller, mystery, literary, speculative, mythology and religion
Other services: Writing notes on character, plot, conflict and resolution
8. Dagny Sol
Email: dagny@dagnysol.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagnys/
Website: https://dagnysol.com
Background: A developmental editor turned author coach, working with writers across genres – from a blank page to a nearly finished manuscript. She has edited and coached authors on hundreds of books. Co-founder of The Write Place, a community for writers, where she runs Pen to Print, its free weekly session. She edits all genres of fiction except horror; in non-fiction, self-help manuscripts are most welcome. Poetry is not her thing.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing – Fiction, narrative non-fiction, non-fiction
Genres: 1. Historical Fiction 2. Mythology 3. Memoirs 4. Romance 5. Sci-fi 6. Travel
Other services: Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb Writing, and Pitch, Author Coaching
9. Debalina Roy
Based in: Kolkata
Email: debalinar520@gmail.com
Services: Copy Editing
Genres: Open to all types of writing
Other services: Ghostwriting, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, and Translation. English and Hindi vice versa
10. Dharshana Bajaj
Based in: Chennai
Email: deepblueedits@gmail.com
Website: www.dharshanabajaj.in/editing-services
Background: She has been working as a professional editor of books on a part-time basis since 2017. She has edited several academic books on a range of subjects such as STEM, Management, Social Sciences, and Environmental Science. She has recently written, edited, and published two books, one a creative nonfiction for mature children on the environment, and the other a memoir-like work of fiction about one’s inner journey to reclaiming one’s lost self.
Services: Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Narrative non-fiction, Fiction
Other services: Book Review
11. Dr.Karthik TC
Based in: Hyderabad
Email: drtvkarthik@gmail.com
Background: Several books of Jaico on management- Chanakya series, finance, Penguin’s books, etc.
Services: Line Editing, proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: fiction, biographies, humour, etc. memoirs, travel, personalities, etc.
Other services: Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
12. Ganesh Vancheeswaran
Based in: Bangalore
Email: thewholehog@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-vancheeswaran-communicationspecialist/
Background: Author of the popular book “The Underage CEOs”, published by HarperCollins; editor of books, blogs, and articles; independent journalist for national and international publications; lover of languages. I work with knowledge, skill, and empathy.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing. All fiction & non-fiction, including anthologies, essays, and business/professional books.
Genres: No particular preference; I am equally open to all genres and topics.
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch, Coaching on book writing
13. Gita Mohan
Based in: Goa
Email: drgitamohan@gmail.com
Background: Since 2011, I’ve edited over 250 full-length Humanities book manuscripts. I’ve worked as a Tech editor for HPE for 2.5 years. I have a PhD from the UK.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: No STM. Everything else is fine!
Other services: I also teach and conduct workshops. I take on French-to-English translations.
14. Gracy Samjetsabam
Based in: Noida
Email: gracysam27@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction/Non-Fiction/Academic
Other services: Give ideas for design, blurb matter, and marketing
15. Isha Maniar
Based in: Mumbai
Email: isha.maniar@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction (literary and commercial), narrative non-fiction, illustrated and coffee table books
Other services: Research
16. Jehanara Wasi
Based in: Ghaziabad
Email: jehanarawasi@gmail.com
Background: Editor, writer, journalist, researcher, literary agent and broadcaster with degrees in History from the Universities of Delhi and Oxford. Decades of experience with publishing houses (Oxford University Press, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Rupa, Pearson and others), UN organisations (UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNFPA) and bodies such as the British Council, NCERT and IGNOU. Updated from her CV, October 2026.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Academic, literature, history, biography, visual and performing arts
Other services: Ghostwriting, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Transcription, Translation, Literary representation
17. Madhu Mangal Sinha
Based in: Dharmanagar, Tripura
Email: madhumangalsinha@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Academic / poem / fiction / Narrative non-fiction
Other services: Ghostwriting, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
18. Mahesh P Ramchandani
Based in: Mumbai
Email: maheshramchandaani01@gmail.com
Background: Worked as a Features Writer-cum-Sub-editor with the Times of India
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, self-help, memoirs; everything except sci-fi and fantasy.
Other services: Ghostwriting
19. Manisha Sobhrajani
Based in: Hyderabad
Email: manisha.sobhrajani@gmail.com
Background: Researcher, Editor, Author of 3 books
Services: Manuscript Editing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Other services: Research & Writing
20. Megha Dabral
Based in: Dehradun
Email: memeghadabral@gmail.com
Services: Line Editing, Proofreading, Narrative non-fiction, and academic
Genres: Travel, memoirs, romance, historical fiction, mythology
21. MJ Neela
Based in: New Delhi
Email: mjneela@gmail.com
Services: Developmental Editing
Genres: Feature stories, Essays, SOP
Other services: Essays, Narrative non-fiction
22. Mriga Maithel
Based in: Online
Email: italscanbefun@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrigamaithel
Background: Freelance copyeditor with Penguin Random House India, HarperCollins India and Hachette India; has copyedited or proofread nearly 100 books, including India’s Most Fearless and Behind Bars in Byculla. MA in Communications, Doon University; BA (Hons) English, Hindu College, Delhi University.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction and narrative non-fiction – prefers no graphic descriptions of violence and crime
23. Navya Singh
Based in: Delhi
Email: navyasingh2306@gmail.com
Background: I pursued the Book Publishing Course 2023, offered by the National Book Trust of India. I have also worked as the Commissioning Editor of Nu Voice Press.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction – Romance, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Thrillers, Memoirs, Travel. Academic – Bioethics, Feminist Philosophy and Philosophical Counselling.
Other services: Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Editorial Assessment Letter/Report
24. Neetu Ralhan
Based in: Gurgaon
Email: neeturlhn@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Creative non-fiction, poetry, children’s fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, travel, memoirs
Other services: Beta Reading
25. Dr. Neha Neharika
Based in: Lucknow
Email: nehaneharika88@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Academic
26. Nitin Dutta
Based in: Panchkula, India
Email: duttanitin@rediffmail.com
Background: Professionally and passionately, I have over 5 years of experience as a full-time freelance Editor, proofreader, and Writer. I have had the opportunity to orchestrate (Ghostwrite) and amplify (Edit) close to 110 books so far and still counting.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Anything under the sun except academic and technical write-ups. Prefer Self-Help (DIY), Inspirational, Memoirs, Narrative, Novel, Fiction, and Biography.
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch, Author Coaching
27. Nivedita
Based in: Hyderabad
Email: niveyarao@gmail.com
Services: Editing
Genres: Poetry and Articles
28. Poonam Ganglani
Based in: Chennai, India
Email: poonamganglani@gmail.com
Background: I am an independent publishing consultant, books editor, and writer with over a decade of experience. I was the managing editor at a top publishing house in Dubai for seven years, and have worked with authors of fiction and non-fiction, both in India and the Gulf, to develop and hone their manuscripts. I have also worked with organisations to successfully execute and publish their book projects. Over the past decade, I have worked on over 100 book projects across genres, several of which have won awards at international book fairs.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: All types of fiction and non-fiction. 1. Memoirs and travelogues 2. Narrative non-fiction 3. Business books and self-help guides 4. Literary fiction 5. Cookbooks
Other services: Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch, and a Publishing consultancy
29. Preeta Priyamvada
Based in: Noida
Email: preeta.edit@gmail.com
Background: A freelance editor for 7 years now, I have earlier worked with publishing companies for about 14 years. My last job was with Pearson as Managing Editor (Development) for Humanities, Academic, and Trade.
Services: Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Academic Memoirs, Historical fiction, Romance, Mythology, Detective, Travel
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading
30. Rajan K Prasad
Based in: Delhi NCR
Email: rkprasad2001@gmail.com
Background: Has worked in the Content Development area for the Training and Development area and editing of manuals, course materials, in-house journals, and case studies was part of the job. With an experience of more than 20 years, now shifted to freelancing in editing books. Already edited 7 books of different genres – fiction, non-fiction, self-help, and poetry.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Fiction, Academic, Biography, Non-fiction, Self-Development.
Other services: Ghostwriting, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch, Co-authoring on a variety of topics related to Motivation, Management, Self-Development
31. Richa Kapoor
Based in: Delhi
Email: krichakapoor@gmail.com
Services: Structural Editing, Non-fiction
Genres: Mythology, historical fiction, memoirs, travel, romance
32. Rima Kar
Based in: Greater Noida, UP (NCR)
Email: rimakarghosh@outlook.com
Background: Rima has 15 years’ worth of experience in the publishing industry. She has worked with many authors across genres to nurture manuscripts into bestselling books. From developmental suggestions to line and copy editing, she fosters manuscripts until they’re ready to face the big world. She also ghost-writes to help you realise your ideas on the page.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction (all genres except erotica)
Other services: Beta Reading
33. Sheila Kumar
Based in: Bangalore
Email: kumar.sheila@gmail.com
Background: Author of four books published by Rupa, HarperCollins and Speaking Tiger. Guest columnist at the New Indian Express.
Services: Manuscript Editing
Genres: Fiction.
Other services: Ghostwriting, Book Reviews, Copy Editing
34. Somdev Chattopadhyay
Based in: Kolkata
Email: somdevchattopadhyay@rediffmail.com
Background: Author of four books. Two poetry books, one translation work & one non-fiction. Part-time Editor of Orca Publishing House.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Fiction/ Narrative non-fiction/ Academic -Management Research
Other services: Cover design, Ghostwriting, Beta Reading, Book Marketing, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction, Translation of literary works
35. Soumya Ojha
Email: soumyaojha001@gmail.com
Background: Freelance writer, editor and editorial consultant with around eight years of experience across book manuscripts, academic dissertations, research-based publications, proofreading and long-form content. She has developed full-length biographies from research material for IIME Jaipur, edited scholarly manuscripts (including for INDICA) and adapted a doctoral thesis into a book for Authors Press. M.A. in English Literature, University of Delhi.
Services: Developmental/structural editing, copy-editing, proofreading, language refinement, rewriting
Genres: Non-fiction – biographies, business, academic and scholarly; also children’s books
Other services: Book development, biography writing, research, synopsis and front matter (preface, dedication, acknowledgements)
36. Srabani Bhattacharya
Based in: Pune
Email: srabha22@gmail.com
Background: I have worked as an editor and translator for BEE Books for over two years. I am currently working as an editor for PaperTrue, freelancing for ROMAN Books, Half Baked Beans, and other private clients.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Academic, fiction, non-fiction, CVs, Cover Letter, SoP – Travel, Memoirs, Mythology, Romance, Historical fiction
Other services: Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch, Creating pitch deck bibles
37. Sumeet Keswani
Based in: National Capital Region
Email: sumeetk.freelance@gmail.com
Background: I have been an editor for a national daily newspaper and three separate travel magazines over the last 10 years. Feature stories are my forte, but I am also open to editing books (fiction and non-fiction).
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Fiction, Narrative non-fiction, Feature stories, Travel blogs
Other services: Beta Reading
38. Tavleen Kaur
Based in: Delhi
Email: tavleenkaur2000@gmail.com
Website: https://travellingthroughwords.com/index.php/proofreading-editing-service/
Background: Worked as an in-house editor at Dorling Kindersley (DK) for nearly three years. Has also worked with independent authors and publishers like BlueRose Publishers, BPB Publications and J-Novel Club.
Services: Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Fiction (all genres) and narrative non-fiction – literary fiction, fantasy, romance, thriller, children’s/middle grade; memoirs, self-help or business, travel guides
Other services: Ghostwriting, Beta Reading
39. Vandana Masih
Based in: Noida, India
Email: masihvandana@gmail.com
Background: I am an assistant professor of Physics and have been editing since 2018. I have worked as a freelance editor for many individuals and different companies, including Cactus Communications and Editchecks. I have a PhD in Physics.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading
Genres: Academic
Other services: Beta Reading, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
40. Veena Regidi
Based in: Visakhapatnam
Email: regidi.veena@gmail.com
Background: I am a Senior English Editor with a passion for the language and a keen eye for detail, good at creative writing, content writing, editing, and proofreading.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing, and everything
Genres: Nonfiction, narrative, fiction
Other services: Ghostwriting
41. Vijayalaxmi Hegde
Based in: Sirsi, Karnataka
Email: vijayalaxmi.hegde@gmail.com
Background: A Copy Editor & Writer
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Developmental Editing
Genres: Academic, legal, fiction
Other services: Beta Reading, Research, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing and pitch
42. Vinita RK
Based in: Mumbai
Email: radhakrishna.vinita@gmail.com
Background: I am an entrepreneur running a creative writing agency in Mumbai, and I am also an author of two books published on Kindle – 3 Am Conversations and I Call It Love.
Services: Structural Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, Academic, Fiction
Genres: Memoirs, Travel, Romance, Thriller
Other services: Ghostwriting, Synopsis Writing, Blurb writing, and pitch
Points to consider while hiring the editing services of a manuscript editor
- Editing is usually charged on a per-word basis, and the charge varies from editor to editor. It depends on factors ranging from the type of editing required to the experience of the editor. For the rates currently charged by leading editors, see our detailed post on book editing charges in India. Charges also vary with the volume and nature of work involved.
- You can avail all of the above editing services or any one of them depending on your requirements. The cost will vary accordingly.
- Any manuscript can require more than one round of editing to make it error-free.
- If required, you can always request references. Most editors are willing to share references of clients and books they have worked on, or testimonials of their work, unless a confidentiality clause does not allow them to. Some have mentioned these on their sites for easy access.
Other services for writers
Apart from editing, some of these editors also offer services like ghostwriting, beta reading, manuscript review and research. A brief idea of what these mean:
Ghostwriting. Like hiring someone else to write your book. When the book gets published, it is still in your name and the writer (the ghost, in this case) walks away with the payment you have made towards writing the book. Charges are usually based on the nature of the project, research required, word count and delivery deadlines.
Beta reading / manuscript review / manuscript appraisal / manuscript assessment. Simply put, a review of your book before it is published. Beta readers are usually experts in specific genres, and their feedback covers various elements of book writing along with the salability of the book. Unlike editing, these reports are charged on the total word count of the manuscript and have a slab rate instead of a per-word charge.
Research. When a book is backed by immense research, the research can take up much of your writing time. You can decrease some of that workload by allocating the research work to someone else while you focus solely on writing. The cost depends on the number of hours allocated.
If you are just starting out with an idea, you might want to read our beginner’s guide to writing a novel. And once your book is edited, you will need a cover – here is our list of book cover designers in India.
In conclusion
Editing is an imperative phase of any writer’s journey to getting published. History has witnessed many successful writer-editor teams who have gone on to deliver bestseller after bestseller. What makes a strong writer-editor team is the ability to understand each other’s needs and execute them perfectly – and that happens only over time, with patience and effort from both ends.
As Tim Foote says, “Everyone needs an editor!” – and with this list, we believe it is just a matter of time before you find the perfect editor for your manuscript.
Note: If you are an editor, or know someone who is, and would like to be added to this list, do fill up this form.
40 Responses
An excellent article to help new authors with their work. Just one shortcoming, it seems your article includes editors in the English language only. Could you include a few Hindi and other Indian language editors as well?
Great suggestions. we might come up with a separate list in the future. Thank you.
Thanks for the help.
Very educative article for the writers to continue with their journey.
This could have been a great article but it is not because the blog has not been edited for whatever reasons. Also, proof-reading has been listed as a type of editing, which is wrong. Proof-reading is a process that takes place after the manuscript has been typeset. The title says, “30 Manuscript Editors …,” but the list has 31 names.
We intended to highlight it as one of the many services (Typesetting) taking into consideration authors who would like to opt for Amazon KDP route for publishing and hence, would skip the typesetting but need this service.
Also, the list is dynamic as we are still adding more people to the list. Our aim to build a database of editors in India. As we keep adding people, we will keep changing the number to match it as well.
Thanks for the clarification on proofreading. If the list is dynamic, the title of the blog should be changed. The aim is noble, but there should also be a screening process. My question about the blog not being edited still remains unanswered,
This is great information. I remember being informed about this during the retreat and thought this was great information. Thank you.
Thanks Shubhra, so glad to know you found it of value!
Thank you for including me, Chetan and team. You’re doing a great job.
Thanks Chetan for a very informative piece. Is the price which you have mentioned standard across India or is it different based on the region or the language. Would really appreciate if you had some suggestions or information on editors from Kerala.
Hi Ronia,
The price mentioned by us was more of a range we observed when we wrote that article. The cost usually depends on various factors like the type of editing involved, number of words and also the experience of the editors.
As of now, we do not have any specific information or suggestions on editors from Kerala as per the data collated from our form.
Hi Chetan! Detailed, useful post. :)
I am amazed at and grateful for the work you are doing! Thanks!
I am looking for substantial language editing service for my manuscript (English, Fiction, 45600+ words).
Hi Chaitanya,
You can directly contact any of these editors listed above who match your requirement through the details shared along with their profile.
Hi Chetan,
Thanks for including me in the list of editors for fiction. Appreciate the good work.
I have had quite a few authors approaching me to edit their manuscripts through your website. Many of them, have resulted in successful projects.
Unfortunately, many authors scout around writing to as many of the editors listed on your website.
But I guess that’s what the competitive world is all about.
Its a wonderful list, really helpful for fresh authors like me. I am finding an editor in India to edit my novel. Thanks a lot for giving this list.
Really helpful! Can you also write an article on the best marketing services for books in India.
Hi!
Thank you, we are already working on it. Expect to release it on the blog soon. Do stay tuned.
I am looking for my book editing related to social work
Hi Rashmi,
You can consider approaching any of the editors from the list above directly with your query.
Dear Chetan please share some experience or knowledge about EDIOAK.
Hi. We have no personal experience with any of these editors. If you would like us to include EDIOAK to this list, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/AFEUQMVgrZGnwvBW8 .
Hi Rashmi,
I have a degree in social psychology from the UK. I can go through your social work related book in exchange to my 250-page text. That means I have a nonfiction 300 page text that needs another pair of eyes to read, because I might miss some words or made minor mistake. My text is simple and nonfiction, written for general public.
Drop me a few lines if you still have your text.
Regards,
Alexander
alexlaghai@gmail.com
Please give some reviews about Edioak.
Hi
Based on your experiences, kindly suggest and collabrative editiodr for developmental / structural edit.
My novel is in the crime and thriller category and already completed however it still needs work for which I need guidance. I want to get a development / structural editor who likes to work on crime and thrillers.
Hi Abhishek,
You can connect with any of the editors mentioned in the list directly. To understand their services better you can analyse their offerings and experience vis-a-vis your expectations.
After going through the various comments, I thought of asking for any of your suggestions for me. I self-published (kdp Amazon)) fiction on August 18 (this month)and till today no book is sold. I am thoroughly confused. This is my first book. Due to financial difficulty, I did not get any editor for it but used the Grammarly premium and towards the end of the book ProWritingAid Premium for editing. The name of the book is “The Fire within: waxing out…living for others” by Tom Kottackal. Now, it is on amazon kindle. Any precious and effective suggestions on what to do now, please? (e-mail ID: tksj20@gmail.com).
Thank you friends
Tom
I have printed typed script ready. Now, I need two different persons:
1. To review the book in my office at Ludhiana.
2. To make the book setting for ready to print format.
Can I have a quote from the above editors for my short fiction with a word count of 4500 words.?
Thanks
Please reach out to them directly. The Himalayan Writing Retreat only shares their details. If you want to learn more about what these folks do and interact with these folks directly, you can consider joining the First draft club which start on Sunday the 27th. It will also help you write more. Details are at https://himalayanwritingretreat.com/first-draft-club/
Hi,
I am also a book editor. Please add my name to this list of book editors. I am also the author of two books and an artist. I have been editing books since 2017, on a range of subjects. I am also an avid reader.
Thank you for reaching out Dharshana. I have sent you an email.
Hi,
I have sent the reply/form. Kindly update.
Thank you
Dharshana
Hi,
I am an editor and I would like to be a part of this team.
There is a form at the bottom of the article. please fill that form and we will consider.
Thank you for the article.
Hi
Thanks for this informative article, esp the beginning which clarified many a things to me.
I have a question. May not totally about or arising out of this article. But still…
How does one approach to publish one’s article in electronic or print media? I attempt to write short articles of information and opinion pieces as well. Where does one tries to publish and find readers?
Hi Sujit,
Most media have submission guidelines on their websites – for both online and print. You can take a look at our blog post about Lit magazines in India that accept fiction. non-fiction and poetry submissions:
https://himalayanwritingretreat.com/indias-top-literary-magazines-to-submit-short-stories-non-fiction-and-poetry/