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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
Kate
Cleveland, OH, United States
Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Solution Tree Press
Julia
Berkeley, CA, United States
NYT-bestselling author, book reviewer, and editor. I've helped dozens of clients get published in small and large presses. I love what I do.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Los Angeles Times
- El Financiero de Mexico
- Wired News
- The New York Times
- Stanford University
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Amy
Township of Washington, NJ, United States
Friendly, thorough, supportive editor/proofreader for your novel. Experience in romance, historical, LGBTQIA+, mystery, YA, sci-fi, fantasy.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
- Great Minds
Teri
Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Does your book need an index? Major publishers and individual authors have utilized my indexing talents for 160+ books. You can too.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Psychology, Entertainment, DIY & Crafts, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Evan
Austin, TX, USA
Professional editor of 10+ years. MFA writing faculty. Award-winning children's book author. I love stories that spark curiosity and wonder.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Workman Publishing
- Self-employed
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
Cassidy
Provo, Utah, USA
I edit fiction and nonfiction in multiple areas, with emphasis in polishing material that edifies and educates.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Anthologies, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Good and the Beautiful
- Windows of Wisdom
- Various Law Firms, J Reuben Clark Law School Education Journal
- Various
- Covenant Communications
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Gabriella
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Academic and nonfiction editor specializing in working with scholars, students, educators, and museum professionals.
Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Art, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Self-employed
- Harvard University
Mary
Hurley, NY, USA
Helping readers look within your book with accurate, easy-to-use indexes.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Atheism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- State University of New York at New Paltz
- University of Colorado, Denver; Metro State College, Denver
Mikola
New York, NY, USA
25+ years as editor, copy editor, and proofreader on book projects. My priority: shaping the work so your voice and storytelling shines.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Pearson Education/ Longman Publishers
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan)
- 7 Stories Press
- GS Sharpe Communications
Marcia
Plymouth, NH, USA
As an experienced story-focused editor and published author, I help bring out your voice and make your writing the best it can be.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, and Art.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Plymouth State University
Carol
Davidson, NC, USA
I successfully help non-fiction, particularly academic, authors create books that get contracts, a broader audience, and critical attention.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies.
Work experience:
- UNC Charlotte
- Harlan Davidson (now Wiley)
Andrea
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader with uncompromising grammar grit. I'll help you give your best work to your audience—with no embarrassing errors.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Red Line Editorial
- Teacher Peach
- QuaraCORE
- Zaner-Bloser
- Nationwide Financial
- Northwoods
Terri Lee
Waconia, MN, USA
Freelance copyeditor/proofreader with strong editing skills, an eye for consistency, and a history of meeting (and exceeding) deadlines.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Biographies & Memoirs, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Children's, Business & Management, Sports & Outdoors, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Tracy
Palm Springs, CA, USA
I'm a senior production editor for an academic publisher with 25+ years' experience in copyediting, proofreading, and project management.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- SAGE Publishing / CQ Press
- Forester Communications
- Petersen Publishing
- TLK Editing Services
Lindsay (Nova)
New Haven, CT, USA
Meticulous copy editor/proofreader, 20 years with Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and more. A focus on nonfiction and academic writing.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley-Blackwell
- CMPMedica, Cliggott Publishing Group
Dan
Penn Valley, CA, United States
Formerly of Random House, I’m a bibliophile and veteran editor with 30+ years of experience editing non-fiction for major book publishers.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, Entertainment, Education & Reference, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Random House
- Prima Publishing
- Academic Press, Inc., A Division of Harcourt Brace & Company
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