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Ann Leslie

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

Experienced editor and agent in women's fiction/romance/thriller. I have worked with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors as well as debut.


Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books
  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

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

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense

Fran

Fran

New York, United States

Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.


Work experience:

  • Writers House
  • youbloom music festival

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

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, Romance

Jessica

Jessica

Madison, WI, USA

Advocate for inclusivity and diversity; #OwnVoices reader for queer/mentally ill characters. I specialize in romance, fantasy, and poetry.


Work experience:

  • The University of Wisconsin Press
  • Sourcebooks
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Poetry, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Historical Romance, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction

Megan

Megan

New York, NY, United States

Former Kensington editor with 15 years' experience, specializing in romance and mystery (adult and YA). Let's make your project shine!


Work experience:

  • Kensington Publishing
  • Harlequin
  • Kaplan
  • Megan Records Editorial

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

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Romantic Suspense

Mira

Mira

River Edge, NJ, USA

Freelance book editor specializing in romance. I have edited historical, paranormal, contemporary, and episodic romances.


Work experience:

  • Radish Fiction
  • Avalon Books
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Dorchester Publishing Company
  • Miraedits

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

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Paranormal Romance

Ashley

Ashley

American Fork, Utah, USA

I'm a publishing-house editor, and I teach at writing conferences every year. I've edited over 50 published books. Will yours be next?


Work experience:

  • Covenant Communications

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Emily

Emily

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.


Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books

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

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction

Sara

Sara

Centreville, VA, USA

I'm a copy editor and proofreader with more than fifteen years of experience editing romance, thrillers, and nonfiction.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • ESPN the Magazine
  • Inside Higher Ed

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense

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