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Elayne 5 star rating

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

Proofreader for Fourth Wing, Shield of Sparrows, and Filthy Rich Vampires. I specialize in romance and its sub-genres.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, New Adult, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Dark Romance, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Entangled Publishing
  • Self-employed

Abby 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

After 30 years as an acquiring editor for Big 5 publishers, I now edit romance, women's fiction, suspense, memoir, and more.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster
  • HQN, Harlequin Books
  • Bantam Dell, PRH

Stephanie 5 star rating

Woodbridge, Virginia, USA

Detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader, specializing in romance & fantasy genres. Let's polish your story to be its best version!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • US Army/US Space Force

Krista 5 star rating

Upland, CA, USA

Copy editor & proofreader specializing in romance. From dark and twisty to lighthearted rom-coms, I can help make your novel its best.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Melissa 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Collaborative developmental editing from a publishing professional of 7+ years

Genres: Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Crooked Lane Books

Sam 5 star rating

New York City, NY, USA

Former literary agent specializing in genre fiction - especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Here to help you find your voice!

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

  • Various Literary Agencies

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Sam 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I am a New York City-based literary agent with a leading agency, specializing in children's and adult fiction across genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Futurescapes
  • Jill Grinberg LIterary Management
  • Penguin Young Readers

Michelle 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Editor at Working Partners/Coolabi book packager | 15+ years experience in MG/YA publishing

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Flashmouth LLC
  • Working Partners

Kylie 5 star rating

St Paul, MN, USA

Kylie has worked professionally as an editor for over a decade. She has experience as a freelancer and working for a publishing house.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Kensington Publishing
  • Thomson Reuters

Jessica 5 star rating

Puyallup, WA, USA

A detail-oriented developmental + copy editor who will guide you toward feeling more confident about your novel! Loves fantasy + romance.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Kelly 5 star rating

Springfield, OR, USA

I invest my experience in editing your book and show you how to write tighter while retaining your voice. It’s still your story—only better!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Time Travel Romance, Dark Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Wild Rose Press

Copy editor specializing in romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Copy edited for Harlequin, HarperCollins, Carina Press, and Avon.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Holiday, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Sean 5 star rating

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

Jen 5 star rating

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

Rebecca 5 star rating

San Francisco, CA, USA

Fiction editor. Previously HarperCollins, David Higham Books, Amazon Studios. Offering editorial assessments, developmental edits, and more.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Amazon Studios
  • John Cabot University and British School Group
  • David Higham Associates
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Self-employed

Corinne 5 star rating

Boyne City, MI, USA

12 years of experience and over 250 books. Best-selling authors Juliette Cross, T.S. Joyce, and John Ellsworth. Kensington and Carina Press.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Kensington Publishing
  • Carina Press

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