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Holly
Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
Megan
New York, NY, United States
A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Freelance
Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted big-5 copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and all the sub-genres therein.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
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Lynsey
Missoula, United States
(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fordham University Press
- City College of New York
- Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
- WHACK! Magazine
- Penguin Group (USA)
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
Laurie
New York, NY, United States
Editor of National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalists and bestselling authors at Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Romance, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- St. Martin’s Press a division of Macmillan, USA
- Hyperion, a division of ABC/Disney
- HarperCollins, a division of Newscorp
- Dutton, a division of Penguin Group USA, Pearson
- Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS
- Hyperion, a division of the Walt Disney Comapny
- Rizzoli Books
Robin
Leander, TX, United States
Seasoned editor specializing in Christian romance genres working with all kinds of authors, newbie to NYT bestsellers.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Inspirational, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas Smitten line
- Serenade Press
- Self-employed
Kelly
Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! 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
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Julie
New York, United States
Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
- HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
- Self-employed
Madeline
Austin, TX, USA
I have been editing books for kids and teens for over 15 years. I'd love to look at yours next. Tell me all about your book!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- CBAY Books
- St. Edward's University
- Blooming Tree Press
- Self-employed
Holly
Lehi, UT, USA
Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* YA, MG, and picture books. Oh, and I'm nice!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Deseret Book Publishers
- Atlanta Relationship Institute
Shannon
Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Various
Laura
Hudson, OH, USA
Fiction lover and copyeditor with seventeen years of experience working with major publishers and independent authors
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Girl Friday Productions
Leighton
Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA
Accuracy is key to credibility. I’m a longtime copy editor and proofreader, with an affinity for mystery, romance, fantasy and thrillers.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- becker&mayer!
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Erin
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated copy editor and proofreader with more than 15 years of experience in romance and mystery/thriller
Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Macmillan
- Light Reading
- Kensington Books
- Story Collider
Bethany
Minneapolis, MN, USA
I have 5 years of experience in historical and contemporary romance, including at one of the largest Christian publishers in the country.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Kyra
Orlando, FL, USA
Editor and proofreader of romance and women's fiction with 10+ years of experience working with authors and publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Historical Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Amazon Publishing
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Ooligan Press
Elayne
Chicago, IL, USA
Fantasy author, former Tor Books editor, and speculative fiction specialist with 10+ years' experience editing SFF across age categories.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Tor Teen, Macmillan Publishers
- Tor Books, Macmillan Publishers
- Alyssa Matesic Editing
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