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Erica
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Parrish, United States
Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sean
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Denton, TX, United States
Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
- Andrea Hurst and Associates
- Self-employed
- Relay Publishing, LLC
- The Editorial Department
Holly
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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
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Chersti
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Provo, United States
20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cedar Fort
- Leading Edge
Melissa
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New York, United States
Editor of award-winning, bestselling YA, romance, and genre fiction, with 13+ years experience at Macmillan
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, and Young Adult Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Tor Books (Macmillan)
- Self-employed
- Samhain Publishing
Michele
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New York, United States
Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michael
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St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
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Erin
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Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
MaxieJane
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Riverside, WA, USA
MaxieJane is a writer, educator, and editor with an MFA from Bennington Writing Seminars and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Self-employed
- United States Air Force Academy
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Air Force Academy
Michael
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Atlanta, GA, USA
10+ years' experience working with best-selling and first-time authors alike for Berkley and others. Specialties: romance, horror, mystery
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Briana
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
A developmental and copy editor with a decade of editorial experience. I have a keen eye for what makes a good fiction story flow well.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Cedar Fort Publishing and Media
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Employee Solutions Group
Michelle
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Boise, ID, USA
10 yrs as a certified book coach, editor & award-winning author. Expert in romance, fantasy, YA, LGBTQI+. Your new fave book planning guru!
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Author Accelerator
- Happy Writer
Michelle
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Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Laura
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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
Jen
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Hallmark Publishing
- Self-employed
Michael
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Hampshire, IL, USA
Copy editor, proofreader, and oneironaut. Loves philosophy, personal growth, and dark things. Enjoys a good story, fantastical or real.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wandering Words Media
Rachel
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Jersey City, NJ, USA
I have 5+ years of experience in editorial at a big 5 publisher, with a specialty in adult SF/F and speculative fiction.
Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Tor Books
- Self-employed
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