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Holly 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I specialize in history and topics in the humanities. I have a PhD in History. Worked at Wiley and Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Chestnut Hill College
  • University of Delaware
  • Susquehanna University

Benjamin 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Experienced publisher and developmental editor specializing in horror, thriller, SF, and more. I help aspiring authors become professionals.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Susan 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I'm a highly experienced editor and writer specializing in books for children and teens.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Short Story, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Little Fox, Inc
  • Editorial Services boutique
  • Bantam Doubleday Dell
  • Simon & Schuster
  • New American Library

Barbara 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I'm passionate about helping authors put their best words forward by enhancing their writing without changing their voice or message.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
  • Bucks County Community College

Matt 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

A meticulous, versatile editor with expertise distilling complex, transformative ideas from a range of subjects into engrossing narratives.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

  • Viking Penguin
  • Penguin Books

Ashley 5 star rating

New Philadelphia, United States

Editor of all things smart, inspiring, crafty, and culinary that enrich the soul. Helping authors put their best books forward since 2008.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Romance, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Barbour Publishing
  • Adams Media (Simon & Schuster) | BenBella Books | Page Street Publishing | Callisto Media

Julia 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

7+ years experience teaching writing and editing client manuscripts. I'm also the author of the YA novel THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Author Accelerator
  • Blue Stoop

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Mark 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.

Genres: Poetry and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Schuylkill Valley Journal
  • Cleaver Magazine

James 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I am a Mind/Body/Spirit editor interested in Buddhism and Mindfulness. BA in English/Religion. Previously worked with Schiffer Publishing.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • Schiffer Publishing
  • The Spirit Newspaper
  • Self-employed

Britny 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Britny (she/they) is a YA fiction and pop culture non-fiction editor with over 5 years of traditional publishing experience.

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Running Press

Peggy 5 star rating

Philadelphia, United States

Food and Lifestyle Writer | Cookbook Editor and Consultant | Content Strategist | Recipe Developer and Tester

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Weddings, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • Self Employed
  • Clarkson Potter/Random House

Michelle 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

More than 30 years of experience editing publications ranging from highly technical medical publications to children's picture books.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

  • American Public Health Association
  • Self-employed
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Academy Professional Information Services
  • Slack Incorporated
  • New Jersey Outdoors Magazine
  • Psychology Today

Eric 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Traditionally published middle grade author with experience in editing, mentoring, teaching, coaching, and brainstorming.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Highlights Foundation

Eric 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • P.S. Literary
  • Arcadia University

Ann 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Former NYTimes bestselling Penguin Random House Senior Editor specializing in Memoir, Self-Help, and Health/Lifestyle.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • The Doubleday Publishing Group/Penguin Random House LLC
  • Broadway Books/Random House, Inc.
  • Self-Employed

Katherine 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Editor with years of experience helping authors achieve their dreams. Let's work together to strengthen your story from top to bottom!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Mary-Theresa 5 star rating

New York, United States

Award winning editor with 25+ years in traditional publishing. Specializing in genre fiction. Looking to help make good stories well told.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin

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