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Alicia
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Boston, United States
Editor with 10+ years' experience in content development, copy editing, and proofreading. Avid learner & lover of the written word.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Technology, Anthologies, Classics, Writing & Publishing, Education & Reference, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- Brown University
- Grey Line Entertainment
- O'Reilly Media
Rikhi
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Boston, MA, USA
Hi, I'm Rikhi: a senior publisher professional with over fifteen years' experience in developing authors to bestselling & breakout success.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Flight Books (with Penguin Random House and Steven Bartlett)
- Heligo Books at Bonnier Books UK
- Self-employed
- Zed Books
Natalia
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Boston, MA, USA
Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- U.S. Air Force Reserve
- U.S. Air Force
- Reedsy
- University of Puerto Rico Elementary School
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Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- McSweeney's
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Self-employed
Celia
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Boston, MA, USA
Mystery/suspense/true crime editor, over a decade of experience at major houses, New York Times bestselling and award-winning titles.
Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Random House
- Slice Literary
- Self-employed
Lynne
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Boston, MA, USA
Editor, novelist, family counselor. Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, I love to help writers find the emotional heart of their stories.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Grub Street Writers
- GrubStreet Writers
- Wheelock College
Sirah
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Boston, MA, USA
Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Deborah
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Boston, MA, USA
40+ years' experience in nonfiction, memoir, self-help, kid lit. Known for speed, accuracy, versatility, and compassion. MSW & MFA.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Angela
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Boston, MA, USA
Editing romance, fantasy, paranormal, and thriller since 2019. Specialized in providing editing and proofreading for self-published authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Podium Publishing
- Sourcebooks
Lauren
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Boston, MA, USA
Literary agent specializing in YA and children's literature, upmarket fiction, and projects in the religion/spirituality space.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Flatiron Books
- Pen and Press
- Pearson PLC
- Kenyon Review
- Lucinda Literary
Margie
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Boston, MA, USA
Editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction for children 4-12, including easy readers, early chapter books, and picture books.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Mona
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Boston, MA, USA
Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Hummingbird Press
- Today Newspaper
- Tin House Books
- Literary Arts/Tin House Books
- Chicago Quarterly Review
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- CareerPro Global, Inc.
- Catamaran Literary Reader
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
10+ years experience. Former Big Five & university press. Trade non-fiction by academics, journalists, and business practitioners.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hachette Book Group
- The MIT Press
Lori
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Boston, MA, USA
Trad published author of 7 novels inc. KISS, MARRY, KILL (Harper, 4/7/26) & NPR Book of the Day ROMANTIC FRICTION (2025). Query specialist.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Grub Street
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
Kate
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Cleveland, OH, United States
Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Solution Tree Press
Erica
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Parrish, United States
Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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