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Lizzie
Chicago, IL, USA
Nimble, warm, and energetic literary editor with 10 years' experience shepherding projects from manuscript to award-winning finished book.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Coffee House Press
- Transit Books
- Self-employed
Natalie
Chicago, IL, USA
I bring thoughtful, thorough, and professional edits and feedback to copyediting or proofreading lifestyle and business projects.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Educational Publisher
- Science Connected Magazine
Bailey
Chicago, IL, USA
Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction and literary fiction with experience at Hachette, Melville House, and SAGE.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
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Angela
Chicago, IL, USA
Veteran editor with expertise in K-12 education, especially literature and writing. I am also a professional garden designer and consultant.
Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Self-employed
Joe
Chicago, IL, USA
30+ yrs. editing fiction & nonfiction. I polish, strengthen, and bring out the best in your manuscript. Free sample available.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree Press
- Self-employed
Nicole
Chicago, IL, USA
Former Big 5 editor with 10+ years of experience in fantasy, romance, horror, and any combination therein. Let's get cooking!
Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- InterVarsity Press
- Del Ray (Penguin Random House)
- Self-employed
Esther
Chicago, IL, USA
Eagle-eyed proofreader and copy editor with over a decade of publishing experience. I make your stories error-free and a joy to read.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Women's Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Albert Whitman
- Kidsbooks
- Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
- The Little Things Publishing, LLC
- Lemur Press
- Penguin Random House - Penguin Young Readers
- Mascot Books
- Scholastic
- Macmillan Publishing
- ABRAMS
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Walt Disney Company
- Simon & Schuster
- Hachette Book Group, Little Brown Books for Young Readers
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Caroline
Chicago, IL, USA
Multigenre editor with a knack for offbeat characters and juicy plots. I love indie publishing and contemporary fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Loyola University Chicago
Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Madison
Chicago, IL, USA
Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Albert Whitman & Compaby
- C&T Publishing
Helen
Chicago, IL, USA
efficient, thoughtful, and agile editor serving indie authors, traditional publishers, and university presses | nonfiction and fiction
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
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
Bryn
Chicago, IL, USA
Former publishing executive and author; exceptional book editor. I give detailed, encouraging edits to help you reach your author goals!
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hallmark Publishing at the Hallmark Channel
Sandra
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
Christina
Chicago, IL, USA
I'm a professional children's book editor with experience in trade, licensed, and educational publishing.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- American Reading Company
- Sterling Children's Books (now Union Square & Co.)
- Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
- Independent Publishers Group
- Albert Whitman & Company
Karli
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
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