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Eliza
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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
Christopher
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Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
Matthew
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Durham, NC, United States
Copy and developmental editor specializing in humanities, social sciences, general and creative nonfiction, as well as literary fiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Art, and Geography.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- UNC Press
- Duke University
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Karrin
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
Editorial professional for 12+ years, specializing in educational content and personal nonfiction. You write. I polish. You shine.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Weber Shandwick
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- AuntMinnie.com
Jennifer
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Miami, FL, USA
Publishing professional with a creative writing background. 15 years of in-house experience, specializing in educational materials for kids.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, ELT, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education | Springer Nature
- OKpanda, Inc.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Oxford University Press
Teri
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Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Does your book need an index? Major publishers and individual authors have utilized my indexing talents for 150+ 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
Cynthia
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor (Random House, Victoria Magazine) of award-winning fiction and nonfiction. Former publisher with 18+ years' experience.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self
- Prick of the Spindle, Inc.: A Nonprofit Literary Journal
- Aqueous Books
- Hoffman Media, Victoria Magazine
- International Association Management, LLC
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Mary
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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
Dena
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Austin, TX, USA
Award-winning editor, writer, lover of em-dashes.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Coming of Age, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Self-employed
- deBeaumont Foundation
Kyle
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with two decades of experience in books and magazines. Known for distilling complex ideas into clear, compelling prose.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Photography, History, Political Science & Current Affairs, Architecture, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Short Story, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Art in America
- Self-employed
- Artforum
Barbara
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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
Janell
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Mount Vernon, NY, USA
I am a proofreader specializing in academic titles on education and in middle grade and young adult fiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Peter Lang Publishing
- Scholastic Inc.
Daniel J.
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Litchfield, CT, USA
Thorough, efficient, uplifting editor/coach of 75+ memorable books. Ideal for short, long, unique, or edgy projects—and first-time authors.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Colby College
Kayla
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Boston, MA, USA
Academic publisher with 5+ years of experience. I specialize in LGBTQ studies, social justice, and psychology.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Brill Academic Publiahers
Shauna
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San Antonio, TX, USA
Driven to refine, my vision and experience will polish your words to shine.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Zondervan Publishing House
Jesse
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
With 20 years' experience, I hone your rhetoric and make your nonfiction project as persuasive, impactful, and enjoyable as it can be.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- aha! Process, Inc.
- Northern Illinois University
Jody
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Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Knowledgeable editor with experience in traditional publishing (50+ nonfiction books). Master's degree in bioethics and humanities.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cavendish Square and Rosen Publishing
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