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Gail Naron

Gail Naron

New Orleans, United States

Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law


Work experience:

  • Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
  • Jewish Communal Service Association

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Economics

Louise

Louise

Chicago, IL, USA

I'm a major content geek with 15+ years experience in educational publishing, with a focus on real estate, law, and healthcare.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • American Bar Association
  • Kaplan Professional Publishing/Dearborn Real Estate Education
  • Institute of Real Estate Management

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology

Marya

Marya

Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago-based writer and editor with 20+ yrs experience. I get up to speed on new topics quickly and enjoy supporting all writers.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Duncan Associates
  • American Planning Association

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Design, Transportation, Law

Jacoba

Jacoba

Portland, OR, USA

Specialist in nonfiction of all kinds and outdoorsy fiction. Bring me your natural histories, your kayak treatises, your adventures stories.


Work experience:

  • Timber Press
  • Trial Guides
  • Ooligan Press

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Travel

David

David

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Expert editor of NYT bestselling and award-winning nonfiction books who helps craft compelling stories about complex topics.


Work experience:

  • Hachette Books
  • Scribner

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology

Jana

Jana

New York, NY, USA

Seasoned copy and developmental editor focusing across nonfiction, dedicated to working closely with authors to produce exceptional content


Work experience:

  • Ethics & International Affairs
  • Encounter Books
  • MDRC

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, History

Mohamad

Mohamad

Chicago, IL, USA

Ph.D level expertise with over 10 years of developmental, editing, and proofreading consulting experience.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
  • International Network for Hate Studies

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, Law, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

Susan

Susan

Loveland, CO, USA

As an editor, I love polishing books to make the author's words shine and through indexing, I make them easily accessible to readers.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing

Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Religion & Spirituality

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