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Erin L.

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing


Work experience:

  • Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
  • Open Books: A Poem Emporium
  • Killer Visual Strategies
  • Various magazines
  • The Kentucky Standard
  • Sarabande Books
  • Entre Ríos Books

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, Children’s Non-Fiction

Dave

Dave

Seattle, United States

Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, True Crime

G. Elizabeth

G. Elizabeth

Seattle, WA, USA

Author, Editor, Storytelling Coach. Making a difference one word at a time.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • G. Elizabeth Kretchmer

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Lindsay

Lindsay

Seattle, WA, USA

Former Big Five Editor of Thrillers, WF, Self-Help, and Memoirs who specializes in helping authors get a literary agent.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Simon & Schuster, Inc. - Atria Books & 37 INK
  • Writers House Literary Agency
  • Sourcebooks, Inc.
  • Hugo House

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Women's Fiction, True Crime

Wayt

Wayt

Seattle, United States

Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.


Work experience:

  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Self-employed
  • Scientific American

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, Life Sciences

Bridget

Bridget

Seattle, WA, USA

Editor previously with Penguin Random House. Experience includes books by the New York Times, award-winning authors, and iconic brands.


Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
  • Girl Friday Productions
  • Raspberry Bow Press

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Home & Garden, Travel

Kelley

Kelley

Seattle, WA, USA

Fiction editor, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and young adult manuscripts, with experience in traditional and indie publishing.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Middle Grade

Carrie

Carrie

Seattle, WA, USA

Seasoned copyeditor/proofreader with a passion for cleaning up copy, focusing on fiction or nonfiction: art books, cookbooks, and memoirs.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Marquand Books
  • Modernist Cuisine
  • The Leonhardt Group

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits

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