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Jeff
Portland, OR, USA
Dynamic, best-selling writer in multiple genres providing developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fonograf Editions
- various universities
- Independent Publishing Resource Center
- Dikembe Press
- Prairie Schooner
Dakota
New York, NY, USA
Experienced editor & published writer ▪ I have a passion for literature & words—especially poetry, essay collections, & children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
John
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Seasoned, communicative manuscript editor
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Fiction, History, Philosophy, Sociology, and Music.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Raritan: A Quarterly Review, New Brunswick, NJ
- English Department, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Undergraduate Writing Center, University of Texas, Austin, TX
- English Department, Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Lubbock Meditation, Lubbock, TX
- Programs for Academic Support Services, Texas Tech University
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Lanette
South Hadley, MA, USA
Do you have a story to tell? I have 35+ years of professional editing experience and amazing reviews. (Scroll to the bottom to read them.)
Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Jessica
Madison, WI, USA
Advocate for inclusivity and diversity; #OwnVoices reader for queer/mentally ill characters. I specialize in romance, fantasy, and poetry.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Poetry, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- The University of Wisconsin Press
- Sourcebooks
- Self-employed
Kary
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm a devoted, hardworking editor with a keen eye for detail and a fascination with language in all its combinations, uses, and forms.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Mashups, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hugo House
- Poetry Northwest
Laura
Kansas City, MO, USA
Specializing in copy editing and proofreading for books and calendars in children's, poetry, humor, and humanities genres #fine-toothcomb
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Calendars, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Poetry, Comics Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Andrews McMeel Universal
- Ascend Media
- KCMETROPOLIS
- Cerner Corporation
- Truman State University
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Talin
New Haven, CT, USA
Poet and editor specializing in poetry with over 10 years of experience editing for top literary journals
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Yale Review
- The Adroit Journal
John
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Writer/editor with 10 years experience editing scholarly books and journal articles in literary studies, art history, and architecture.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- Self-employed
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
Misty
Nashville, TN, USA
Veteran editor specializing in inspiring stories about religious deconstruction, deconversion, and narcissistic abuse recovery
Genres: New Age, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Poetry, Young Adult, Fantasy, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Self-employed
- 2CGaming
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Val
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Author and acquisitions editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in YA and adult character-driven storytelling with heart.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Coming of Age, LGBTQ Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Row House Publishing
- Self-employed
- Tessera Editorial
- Poetry International and Fiction International
- Luminary Publishing
John
Stockton, CA, USA
I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- MTKG, Inc.
- University of California Press
Elizabeth
South Bend, IN, USA
Twenty years as a copy editor and proofreader of Christian fiction, history, and other nonfiction. I look forward to working with you!
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of Notre Dame Press
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- Moody's Analytics
John
Jamestown, NY, USA
I work with poetry, memoir, and literary fiction. I'll help you find your extraordinary point-of-view and the music of your voice.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mt. San Antonio College
- Self-employed
- Various Colleges and Universities
Abi
Seattle, WA, USA
Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Pelican Publishing
- Self
- Poetry Northwest Editions
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