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Kelly
Phoenix, United States
I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Renee
Buxton, ME, United States
Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Crystal Lake Publishing
- Sebago Education Alliance
- Allhorror.net
- HorrorMovieReviews.com
- Self-employed
Laura
New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
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Amanda
Oakland, CA, USA
Experienced copyeditor of 10+ years editing literary, scholarly, and children's lit. I prioritize partnership, quality, and kindness 📚
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Michigan Publishing, University of Michigan Library
- The MIT Press
- Self-employed
- California Digital Library
- Pleaides: Literature in Context
Kate
Youngstown, OH, USA
Copyeditor/proofreader 7+ years. Works with first-time authors, professors, and small Catholic presses. Passionate about poetry and drama.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiseblood Books
- Holy Heroes
- Sophia Institute Press
- Community Services of America at Good Will Publishers
- Youngstown State University
David
Tampa, FL, USA
A fiction/nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years’ experience in journalism. I have an eye for detail and a love of deadlines.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Various
Aemilia
New York, NY, USA
Literary Agent representing award winning authors. Query/proposal/manuscript edits, specializing in character driven narratives and pitching
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc.
- Phelps Media Group
- The Paris Review
- La Unidad Latina Foundation
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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
Mona
Boston, MA, USA
Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Hummingbird Press
- Today Newspaper
- Tin House Books
- Literary Arts/Tin House Books
- Chicago Quarterly Review
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- CareerPro Global, Inc.
- Catamaran Literary Reader
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
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
Staci
Raleigh, NC, USA
Your story matters. Literary editor with 10+ years in memoir, essays & poetry. I help writers bring honesty and craft to the page.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Sun Magazine
- NC State Magazine
- NC State University College of Design
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Broadside Literary Arts Magazine
- Northern Illinois University
- Sauk Valley Media
Zack
Berkeley, CA, USA
Zack is a widely published writer and experienced editor. He has helped authors polish their work for more than two decades.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Poetry, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Oppenheimer Investigations Group
- Notre Dame de Namur University
- Cornerstone Research
- Various Master of Fine Arts Programs
Douglas
New York, NY, USA
I help writers understand and develop their instincts — reflecting craft back, placing it in context, and refining it with honest advice.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Rowman & Littlefield
- TPR Press
- River Avenue Digital
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
Michael
Grass Lake, MI, USA
Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy).
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jeff
Portland, OR, USA
Dynamic, multi-genre writer/editor providing professional 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
Amy
St. Louis, MO, USA
Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Stony Brook University
- Studio Goodwin Sturges
- Self-employed
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