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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 editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

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

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
  • Solo Publishing LLC
  • Scientific American

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

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

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:

  • Hachette Book Group
  • Macmillan Publishers
  • On-Demand Publishing
  • Freelance

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading 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

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 editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

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

Ted

Ted

Seattle, WA, USA

I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.


Work experience:

  • Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Proofreading proofreading Indexing indexing

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, Nature

Abi

Abi

Seattle, WA, USA

Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.


Work experience:

  • Pelican Publishing
  • Self
  • Poetry Northwest Editions

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Indexing indexing

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, Travel

Ruth

Ruth

Seattle, WA, USA

Developmental editor specializing in children's picture books, board books, and activity books. Editor of a #1 New York Times Best Seller.


Work experience:

  • Edited Ruth LLC
  • Macmillan Children's Books
  • becker&mayer!
  • Compendium, Inc

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction

Lynn

Lynn

Seattle, WA, USA

Freelance editor and book coach with a decade of experience working with publishers and indie authors through all stages of book production


Work experience:

  • PostScripts Editing

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review Book Coaching book-coaching

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Travel, Young Adult, DIY & Crafts

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