About Us
Making it Easier to Find Skillful Black Freelance Editors
Created with focus on quality, communication, transparency, honesty, exceptional service, and professionalism
Finding the right editor doesn't have to be that hard. The editors featured in our directory are all experts at what they do and have 100+ collective years of experience between them.
We receive dozens of applications each year and select only those who meet and share our standards of excellence. The Black Editors & Proofreaders Directory aims to be the #1 source for writers seeking editors who can help them achieve, not hinder, their goals.
Mission
To bring peace of mind and ease to writers, business and website owners, bloggers, grad students, and others in finding skilled editorial freelance professionals to achieve the quality results they desire
Vision
We strive to empower the community by connecting them with reliable services providers who can deliver exemplary performance and exceptional results.
Tia Ross
Founder
Black Editors & Proofreaders was founded by Tia Ross, a nationally recognized editor, writer, and editorial coach with over 30 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Tia began her editorial career working with professionals in law, finance, and the military, sharpening her skills on high-stakes content where precision mattered most. Since then, she has built a respected legacy as the founder of multiple companies that support writers and editors of color, including WordWiser Ink Editorial Services, Black Writers Collective, Black Editors Network, and Boss Events & Travel.
Her editorial expertise has earned the trust of major publishers such as HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, University of North Carolina Press, and Penguin Random House, as well as corporations, law firms, nonprofits, and indie authors around the globe.
Tia launched Black Editors & Proofreaders to amplify skilled Black editorial professionals, advocate for equity in publishing, and create a trusted space where excellence meets representation.
🔗 Visit her online at TiaRossEditor.com
