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Maplewood, United States
Top editor for 30 years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in nonfiction and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Science Fiction
Boston, United States
I offer a decade of editorial experience in textbooks, nonfiction trade titles, and literary fiction. I also write essays and like donuts.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference
Slippery Rock, PA, United States
I help make dreams come true – deep guidance for developing writers and a final polish for seasoned authors.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, Writing & Publishing
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, Children’s Non-Fiction
New Jersey, United States
I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, Science Fiction
Weymouth, MA, USA
Since I began working as a professional editor since 2009, I've edited everything from memoirs to serial killer thrillers to hiking guides.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature
Cincinnati, OH, USA
I have 18 years of experience and specialize in YA, MG, lit fic, LGBTQ+, women's fiction, and authenticity reads. Tell me about you!
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Coming of Age
Los Angeles, CA, USA
MAD Magazine editor and UCLA Writers' Program developmental editing instructor with 9 years of professional editing experience.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Travel, Contemporary Fiction
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