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Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
Kelly
Stamford, CT, United States
I am a detail-oriented lover of books and grammar always looking to eradicate all the typos.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Time Travel, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Self-employed
- Private Practice/Center for Medical Weight Loss
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
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Mary Beth
Orlando, United States
Sensitive, seasoned copy editor dedicated to strengthening each author's particular voice
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Self-employed
Nicole
New York, NY, United States
I'm a literary agent with a passion for collaboration and a love of storytelling. Always thoughtful, engaged, and optimistic.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Book Group
- The Reading Room
- ICM Partners
Meredith
Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
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
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Joanna
Oak Park, IL, United States
Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- The Parlor
- Literary Agency
Susan
Tampa, FL, United States
Professional fiction and non-fiction editor with 30+ years' experience helping writers to hone their craft and tell their stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Sex & Relationships, Mystery & Crime, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Architecture.
Work experience:
- EC for Books (formerly Ellora's Cave Publishing)
- Weekly Planet/Creative Loafing Newspapers
- Tampa Tribune Newspaper
- Psychological Assessment Resources
- Arts Council of Hillsborough County
- Self-employed
Estelle
New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Don't Let Your Story Die Inside You. I'm an editor with 20+ years of experience, specializing in memoir, and I'm here to help.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- ServiceScape
- becker&mayer!/Quarto Publishing Group
- Writer's Digest
Ann
Duluth, MN, USA
Book editor and award-winning writer who works on fiction and nonfiction, with special expertise on books in translation.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Catherine J.
Florence, OR, USA
Professional book editor and award-winning literary journalist with 35 years of crafting words that glow in the dark
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, New Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Publishing Editorial Services / Amazon CreateSpace
- Luminare Press
- Best Life Media Company
- Larson Newspapers, Sedona, Arizona
- The Sedona Observer
Jodi
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Editor with an MFA and a lot of energy. I love to work in memoir, fiction, and humor. My forte: lean prose that moves.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Desme
Portland, OR, USA
Attentive editor with 14 years' experience. I polish voice-driven literary and speculative work with care, precision, and respect for style.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Anchor QEA
- Portland State University
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 800 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
Eric
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- P.S. Literary
- Arcadia University
- Neighborhood Literary
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