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Anne
New York, United States
Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
- Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
- Library Journal
- Freelance
Adam
New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editor specializing in commercial nonfiction, and have worked on several NYT-bestselling titles.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Penguin Books
- Abrams Books
- Public Affairs Books
- Perseus Books Group
- The Overlook Press
- Sterling Publishing
- Apollo Publishers
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
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Emily
New York, United States
Bestselling nonfiction book editor. Formerly at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Callisto Media.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, Macmillan
- Portfolio/Sentinel/Current, Penguin Random House
Olivia
New York, NY, USA
Professional editor with eight years of experience in MG and YA at Scholastic and HarperCollins—and a passion for kidlit!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- Scholastic Press
- Inkyard Press
Estelle
New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- Self-employed
Dylan
New York, NY, USA
Full-service freelance editor, specializing in genre fiction. Over 400 books edited, including many NYT and USA Today bestselling titles.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Button Publishing, Inc.
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Zeynep
New York, NY, USA
Experienced literary and freelance editor focusing on literary fiction, memoirs, biography and young adult novels and nonfiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Word Link Inc
Abby
New York, NY, USA
Creative, rigorous editor with 8+ years of publishing experience. Determined to make your book/query the best version of itself. Let's talk!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Coming of Age, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Abrams Books
- Algonquin Books
- Self-employed
Gabrielle
New York, NY, USA
An experienced non-fiction lifestyle editor who specializes in cooking, gift book, travel and outdoors categories.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Extra Crispy (Time Inc.)
- Journal of Italian Cinema and Media Studies
- Thrillist
Anna
Franklin, New York, USA
Making your author dreams come true! Award-winning editor with 16+ years of experience working with beginners and seasoned authors alike.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Career Guides, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Daily Star: Upstate Life Magazine
- Hatherleigh Press
- StyleMatters
- Catapult Book Group
- Self-Publishing Services
- Author Solutions
Lindsay
New York, NY, USA
Freelance editor specializing in YA, SFF, and query packages. Former literary agent with over 15 years of experience in NYC publishing.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
Kristin
New York, NY, United States
Nearly ten years' experience in academic publishing. Two degrees from Oxford University and, yes, it looks just like Harry Potter.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Self-employed
- Routledge, Taylor and Francis
- Cambridge University Press
- Springer Science and Business Media
J
New York, NY, USA
Creative (some say quirky), euphemistically detail-oriented (read: minutia-obsessed) editor ready to dive in and spin your words into gold.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Children's, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and Calendars.
Work experience:
- Rizzoli
- VanDam Inc.
- Independent K–12 school in New York
- Simon & Schuster
- HarperCollins
- Independent K-8 school in New York
Micaela
New York, NY, USA
A New York based editor with a love for bringing the brightest of stories to life through fiction filled with beautiful words and imagery.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Henry Holt
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Chicago Review Press
Jesse
New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editorial consultant with expertise in memoir, fiction, humor, narrative nonfiction, and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Callisto Media
- Freelance/Self-Employed
Margay
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor working in nonfiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Short Story, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY)
- Oxford University Press
- Clayton Christensen Institute





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