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Wayt
Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
Teja
Seattle, WA, USA
A lifetime of reading, editing, and writing books—this work is my dream. It would be an honor to help you get your book ready for the world.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Plays & Screenplays, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Two Birds Editing
- Avalon Travel
- Alyson Books
- George magazine
- Jane magazine
- Spin magazine
Michael
Seattle, WA, United States
An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Philip
Seattle, WA, USA
Former managing editor at Wizards of the Coast, working extensively in fantasy, SF, horror, thriller, literary, and narrative non-fiction.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wizards of the Coast
- Self-employed
Kim
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm an experienced editor in all stages of text development, and I'm just as socially awkward as you are. Let's chat.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Lyrical Press
- University of Washington
Phil Fox
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor/writer for 30+ years in books, periodicals and online, offering editorial services. Also coaching for creatives.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Technology, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Patheos
- Paraclete Press
- Spiritual Directors International (Presence Journal)
- Self-employed
- Busted Halo
- Housing Works
- Clickradio
- Computer Reseller News
- PC Magazine (Ziff-Davis Publishing)
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
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Ben
Seattle, WA, USA
In my 20-plus years as an editor, I have devoted my skills and insight to bestselling authors, award-winners, and writers just starting out.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- becker&mayer
Fleetwood
Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced developmental editor with expertise in science fiction and fantasy, working with publishers and independent authors.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.
Work experience:
- Waxman Leavell Literary Agency
- Self-employed
- Wizards of the Coast
- Random House Publishing Group
Monica
Seattle, WA, USA
Veteran copy editor for leading New York City publishers who enjoys collaborating with writers to make their work the best it can be.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Self-Employed
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.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk
Skye
Seattle, WA, USA
Copy editor for 20 years with SAGE and Wiley. I have a background in science, literature, art, and music. Nothing gets by me!
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Art, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- SAGE Publications (freelance)
Lindsay
Seattle, WA, USA
Former Big Five Editor of Thrillers, WF, Self-Help, and Memoirs who specializes in helping authors get a literary agent.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Women's Fiction, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster, Inc. - Atria Books & 37 INK
- Writers House Literary Agency
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Hugo House
Anjali
Seattle, WA, USA
Developmental editor for 20+ years, teacher for MFA program, USA Today and #1 Kindle bestselling author of 15 books. I'd love to help you!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ed
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm an experienced proofreader whose clients include University of Washington Press, Mountaineers Books, and The Yale Review.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Transportation, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, Sports & Outdoors, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- University of Washington Press
- The Yale Review
- Mountaineers Books
- Avocet Books
- The Times of London
- UCLA Academic Publishing
- Warner Bros, BBC, Pathé and more.
Brooke
Denver, United States
Experienced (9+ yrs in-house, 18+ yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Self-employed
Eliza
Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls





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