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Maxine
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Austin, TX, USA
Empathetic editor specializing in children's picture books. Industry expertise beyond editorial, formerly in publicity and literary agency.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- HarperOne
Aja
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Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Chris
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Austin, TX, USA
I specialize in books for kids — fiction and nonfiction alike. You don't have to be Willie Nelson to get me involved, but it worked for him.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- The Reference Press/Hoover's, Inc./Dun & Bradstreet
- Self-employed
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Leila
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Austin, TX, USA
12+ years experience in children's and YA book publishing as an editor at Penguin Random House and author of critically-acclaimed novels.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Macmillan, Chronicle, Simon & Schuster, Abrams, etc.
- BookPeople
Carmen
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Austin, Texas, USA
NEA speaker. Published author. I've put NYTimes bestselling authors and Amazon #1 bestsellers through my self-help and memoir boot camp.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Northern Illinois University
- National Endowment of the Arts
Salima
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Austin, Texas, USA
I'm the award-winning author of over 20 books for kids, teens and adults. Creative writing professor, editor. I'd love to work with you!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Self-Employed
- St. Edward's University and Austin Community College
Madeline
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Austin, TX, USA
I have been editing books for kids and teens for over 15 years. I'd love to look at yours next. Tell me all about your book!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- CBAY Books
- St. Edward's University
- Blooming Tree Press
- Self-employed
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P. J.
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Austin, TX, USA
Professional editor w/ 17 years experience. Love sci-fi/fantasy! Best-selling/award-winning author of 50+ books. Let's make your book shine!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sally
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Austin, TX, United States
Editor of Christian fiction and nonfiction. Charisma House and Founders Ministries editor. Edited 300+ authors, some of them best sellers.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Thea
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Austin, TX, USA
Big 5 publishing house editor specializing in fiction, mystery/thriller, cookbooks, self help, design and lifestyle.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- SKLA
- Penguin Random House
Nora
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United States
Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Karli
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Clarksville, TN, United States
Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Fran
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New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Dave
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Seattle, United States
Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Susannah
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Barre, VT, United States
Friendly, supportive editor at Macmillan for 25 years. Teacher of editing. Favorite genres are women's fiction, memoir, historical fiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley-Blackwell
- nSight
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Maponics (Pitney Bowes)
- Clariant Creative Agency
- Union Street Media Interactive
- Self-Employed
- Editorial Arts Academy
- St. Martin's Publishing Group, Macmillan Publishers
Sarah
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Austin, Texas, USA
Twenty years specializing in literary, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and spec-fic novels. My clients get deals with Big Five publishers.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Carnegie Mellon University Press
- Editorial Freelancers Association
Christine
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New York, United States
I'm a seasoned and accomplished editor providing quality proofreading and copyediting services for the K-12, adult, and scholarly markets.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Marshall Cavendish Corporation
- Self-employed
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