Preditors and Editors ™
A guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers
Editing, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Indexing, & Software - M
M.G. Hardie: Not recommended. Offers literary services.
Magazine software: "Pressmart digital magazine and newspaper publishing software is the complete digital publishing solution for newspaper and magazine publishers."
Magic Graphix: Not recommended. An editing service.
Mallon * Taylor Editorial Services: "will help strengthen and polish any fiction or nonfiction manuscript. We have worked on more than 70 recently published titles and have experience with a wide range of categories, including fiction, regional (Southwest), educational, general reference, gift, pregnancy and parenting, scholarly, travel, self-help, technical, gardening, cooking, and health."
"Try our critique services first to get a detailed analysis of your manuscript, including revision suggestions and examples and notes on common errors. The critique is perfect for those who don't need, can't afford, or aren't ready for a full edit. If you like our style and decide you need more editing help to get your book just right, the critique fee applies toward the fee for copyediting or developmental editing." Link reported broken.
Manhattan Literary Agency: A ghostwriting and editing service owned by Mark Sullivan of the Mark Sullivan Associates literary agency.
Manuscript Editing: Not recommended. An editing service.
Manuscript Editing - Fiction and Nonfiction: "Manuscript Editing - Fiction and Nonfiction Copyediting and proofreading. References and testimonials available on website. National network of published writers offers additional services such as ghost-writing, analysis, and fact-checking. Serving writers and publishers since 1976." Contributed by Lynda Lotman.
Manuscript Tracker: Software to categorize and track your manuscripts.
Marcela Landres: "an Editorial Consultant who works one-on-one with writers providing developmental editing for manuscripts, critiques for book proposals, and strategic advice on how to launch and maintain a successful writing career. She works with writers of all backgrounds in fiction and non-fiction, and specializes in helping Latino writers get published."
Marked in Red: Formerly a literary agency now an editing service.
MFS Editing: Not recommended. An editing service.
Michael Garrett: "Michael is credited as Stephen King's first editor in Mr. King’s book On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. He has served in an editorial capacity for both Pocket Books and Kensington Publishing and has hundreds of happy clients." His editorial services are also offered at www.manuscriptcritique.com.
Mona Vold: An independent editor. P&E has concerns over how well this business delivers on its product. Contact at:W14311 Mona Road
Osseo, Wi 54758
Moss Editing: "An established copyediting service providing an extra set of eyes for magazines (specialty), Web content, newsletters, advertising, brochures, creative writing, and business documents. Moss Editing's work doctrine: 'The copyeditor's job is to make writing clear, correct, concise, comprehensible, and consistent. We don't change your work of art. We merely polish it. Judgment and sensitivity are always exercised.'"
Movie Magic Screenwriter: Screenwriting software.
Mr Edit Literary Services: An editing service based in London, England. Site includes tips and advice.
MR Webedit: An editing service located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates featuring original content, ghost writing, and other writing services.
mulberry hill: A literary consultant. P&E already has complaints about this business failing to deliver what was paid for.
Multi-Task Office Solutions: Not recommended. An editing service.
Murdock Editing: An editing service.
My Book Doctor: "Pamela Lane is a writer and freelance editor who has considerable experience and skill with story, character development, dialogue, arc, structure and plot. She works with writers, and aspiring writers, at any stage of a project, to create compelling fiction, nonfiction and book proposals in most genres. Not just a proofreader, but an editor, coach and creative mentor. Check website for client endorsements, prices and more information."
My Copy Editor: "a proofreading, copyediting and typing service based in Austin Texas USA. I have a passion for words and want to help authors (new and established) get their best work out … of themselves. Have worked with best-selling author Joe Vitale (“The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History!”, and “Adventures Within”), as well as lots of new writers, both published and unpublished. Can edit most fiction and non-fiction, in a wide range of styles and subjects. Will let you know promptly if a subject is beyond my ken. I also proofread non-story items like directories, menus, statistics, etc. My style is part coach, part educator, part critic, part cheerleader. Visit my website for a bio, a list of recent projects, and testimonials. 46 years of experience (I began when I was 10)."
My Editor Is A Saint: Not recommended. An editing service. Believed controlled by Writers Literary & Publishing Services Company (formerly ST Literary Agency).
MyBookEdit: "a small group of editors who provide professional manuscript-editing services for authors. Most of our editors are also published authors. We do copyediting and make suggestions for changes and improvements, and are also available for rewriting and ghost-writing, if the project seems right for us. Some authors' resources will soon be available on our site. (We have no contacts at publishing houses and do not represent manuscripts to publishers or agents.)"
myWriterTools: Software add-ins to Microsoft Word.
MyWritingTA.com: "A high quality, professional and affordable academic paper writing, editorial, and online tutoring firm staffed by advanced degreed writers. We provide students with ghostwritten and edited papers, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, scholarship reference letters, and much more. No project too big or too small. Satisfaction guaranteed."
