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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
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
Aaron
Buffalo, NY, USA
Editor in Chief of an art & lit website and English educator who loves all forms of creative writing—both poetry and prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- SUNY Erie
- Wild Roof Journal
- Hawkes Learning
- Ohlinger Publishing Services
- The Closed Eye Open
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Abigail
Chicago, IL, USA
A line editor/copyeditor for books on history, nature writing, general essay collections, and poetry.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, and Career Guides.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Society of American Archivists
- New England Botanical Society
- Lettered Streets Press
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
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
Amanda
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Independent Press
- C&R Press
- Virginia Tech
- Freelance
reid
New York, NY, USA
Editor with extensive experience at an independent small press, specializing in literary fiction and poetry.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Math Paper Press, BooksActually
- The New School of Drama
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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
Kristin
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
I'm a published poet who wants to make your writing sing. I specialize in copy editing and proofreading fiction and poetry.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Romance.
Work experience:
- New Degree Press
- Self-employed
- Quiz & Quill Literary Magazine
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- The Comic Book Project
- Otterbein University
- Gordon Square Review
- Literary Cleveland
Jenn
Olathe, KS, USA
Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with eight years in the professional literary world.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- TouchPoint Press
Michael
Grass Lake, MI, USA
Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Ariel
New York, NY, USA
Meticulous editor. Experience at Macmillan, Simon and Schuster, Red Hen Press. Poetry, literary fiction/nonfiction, adult/children's books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Children's, Coming of Age, Short Story, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Red Hen Press
- Scripps College Journal
- The Student Life
- Coffee Stained Press
- Self-employed
- The Adroit Journal
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
Mark
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Schuylkill Valley Journal
- Cleaver Magazine
Kate
Youngstown, OH, USA
Copyeditor/proofreader 6+ 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
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





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