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Steve
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Fact-checker, Proofreader, and Cultural Research Editor with companies like Kirkus and Amazon. Specializing in LGBTQ+ and cultural issues.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Historical Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, LGBTQ Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Lumina Datamatics, NY, NY
- Cocktail Buzz, Brooklyn, NY
- Bess NYC, NY, NY
Mindy
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Seasoned and unflappable editor with a passion for helping authors achieve their dreams.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Steve
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
Award-winning editor of Esmé Wang, Jamel Brinkley, Anna Burns, formerly at Graywolf Press. Specialties: literary fiction, memoir, and essay.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Graywolf Press
- Macalester College
- Self-employed
- Normandale Community College
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Brittany
Rye, United States
Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
- Book Passage Bookstore
- Saint Mary's College of California
- MARY: A Journal of New Writing
- The Music Hall
Ray
Northampton, United States
Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Winning Edits
- Rocket Code
- Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
- Smart Passive Income
- Buy Box Experts
- The Storied Future
Parisa
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all genres of fiction. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Simon & Schuster
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
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Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
George
Virginia, United States
Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Free Lance-Star
- freelance
- self-employed and for various companies
- volunteer
Mary Beth
Orlando, United States
Sensitive, seasoned copy editor dedicated to strengthening each author's particular voice
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Self-employed
Aja
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 . . .
Karen
Grand Prairie, United States
Experienced copy editor of fantasy, dystopian, paranormal, and speculative fiction. Specializes in working with indie authors.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Time Travel.
Work experience:
- INDIE Books Gone Wild
- Self-employed
- Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette, Indiana
- Purdue University
- Texas A&M University
- AgIT Department, Purdue University
- Blinn College
- Cancer Information Group
- Arthur Andersen
- Texas A&M University Press
- Arthuriana (academic journal)
- PLY Magazine
- UC San Diego Extended Studies
Sean
Denton, TX, United States
Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
- Andrea Hurst and Associates
- Self-employed
- Relay Publishing, LLC
- The Editorial Department
Paul
New York, United States
Contemporary fiction, romance, YA, plays, memoirs & cookbooks are my specialties. Clients: Amazon, Simon & Schuster, Kensington.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Editing Company
- Simon & Schuster
- Diner Journal
- Kensington Publishing
Julie
New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sarah
Saint Paul, United States
Editor with 17 years of experience helping independent authors with their how-to, finance, and sci-fi manuscripts. Limited availability.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science Fiction, Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, and Career Guides.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Nevin
Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University





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