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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 . . .
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
Allison
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Austin, TX, USA
Editor and writer with four years of publishing experience and non-fiction preference. (Familiar with AP and Chicago Manual Style)
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- The Fedd Agency
- The Optimist Newspaper
- Fulfill UR Ministry
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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
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
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
Andrea
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Birmingham, United States
Editor and food writer with over 10 years of experience creating cookbooks on a wide range of cooking subjects.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Time Inc Books
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Hilary
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Austin, TX, USA
I'm a mystery and fantasy proofreader with five years of real-world experience at Penguin and ten years of editing experience overall.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Penguin
- PRO-ED Inc.
Adam
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Austin, TX, USA
MFA, PhD, award-winning author and editor for literary/upmarket fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of South Alabama
- UCLA Extension
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
Elise
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Austin, TX, USA
Helped 355 authors/founders turn dream books into reality. Including a NYTimes Bestseller and a book to film with 1.3M views
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Northern Illinois University
- WxD
- Editing Agency For NYTimes Bestselling Authors
- Publishing Cohort and Seminar
- How To Disappoint Your Mom
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
Chersti
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Provo, United States
20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cedar Fort
- Leading Edge
Kelly
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Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Sandra
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Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Southeast Community College
- Self-employed
- Metropolitan Community College
Meredith
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Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
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