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Julia

Julia 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Experienced and meticulous non-fiction editor with a keen eye. Passionate about great books.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Ebury Publishing, Random House UK
  • Anubis Literary Agency
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Karen

Karen 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Award-winning editor & publishing consultant. Launched bestselling series like Beast Quest. Specializes in adult, YA & children's fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
  • Working Partners
  • Walker Books
  • Scholastic
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Parul

Parul 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

Professional editor with 10 years of experience at Random House, Quercus. Cofounder: London Writers' Salon. Genre: Thrillers, NonFiction, YA

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Random House
  • Quercus/ now Hachette
  • Cornerstones
  • London Writers' Salon
  • Eccles Fisher
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Roisin

Roisin 5 star rating

London, UK

Practised and perceptive editor and published author, specialising in literary, sci-fi, LGBTQ+ fiction, crime and short stories.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Penned in the Margins
  • Dialogue Scouting
  • Self-employed
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Martin

Martin 5 star rating

London, UK

I have extensive experience in publishing - editing, proofreading, sub-editing and copy-editing - across books, comics and magazines.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Titan Publishing
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Steph

Steph 5 star rating

London, UK

Dedicated indie romance editor ❤️ Developmental 🗺️ Line ✏️ Coaching 👏 All genres & spice levels welcome🌶️ Neurospicy champion✨

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Katie

Katie 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced development editor and coach, helping writers find their voice. Genres include contemporary, historical, bookclub, romance.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
  • Orion Publishing Group
  • HarperCollins
  • Freelance
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Billi-Dee

Billi-Dee 5 star rating

London, UK

Collaborative and experienced editor formerly at Hachette UK. Specialising in romance, thriller and crime.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Bookouture, Hachette UK
  • Bad Form Review
  • Self-employed
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Kate

Kate 5 star rating

London, UK

I've edited more than 60 non-fiction books, on subjects as diverse as Shakespeare and serial killers, Terry Pratchett and Arsenal.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Education & Reference, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Rali

Rali 5 star rating

London, UK

Developmental Editor specialising in literary, contemporary fiction and underrepresented voices with experience in PRH, Faber and Canongate

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, African American Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Faber and Faber
  • Canongate Books
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Joanna

Joanna 5 star rating

London, UK

I am an award-winning author and editor based in London. I specialise in memoir as well as books on photography, art, nature and politics

Genres: Photography, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Verso Books
  • Fitzcarraldo Editions
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David

David 5 star rating

London, UK

Let’s get your story out there. I’m a novelist and editor who’s been teaching creative writing for 15+ years, with a specialty in memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto International Festival of Authors.
  • HarperCollins, Penguin Random House
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Alice

Alice 5 star rating

London, UK

As a publishing director I specialise in non-fiction titles, nurturing and perfecting books from manuscript to publication.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Inspirational, Health & Wellbeing, and Career Guides.

Work experience:

  • Free Association Books (incorporating Ortus Press)
  • Small, independent publisher
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Pandita

Pandita 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced editor with a demonstrated history of working with best-selling and award-winning authors.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Insight Editions / Mandala Publishing
  • Weldon Owen
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Feyisara

Feyisara 5 star rating

London, UK

A pop culture enthusiast who edits memoirs, entertainment and self-help. Formerly at Hachette UK for over 3 years, shaping successful books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Octopus Publishing Group
  • Headline Publishing Group
  • DK Publishing Group
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Lil

Lil 5 star rating

London, UK

Development and plotting specialist with nearly 20 years experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Coming of Age, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency
  • Working Partners Ltd
  • Hachette Children's Group
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Celia

Celia 5 star rating

London, UK

Historical, Romance and Crime Editor previously publishing bestselling and award-winning authors at Penguin Random House and Hachette.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Historical Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Orion Books, Hachette UK
  • Transworld, Penguin Random House UK
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