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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
Jodi
Los Angeles, CA, United States
I have an MFA and a lot of energy. I work in memoir, fiction, & humor. You'll have fun & learn craft as we go. No AI "writing," please.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Fiona
New York, NY, United States
I am a veteran trade book editor of fiction and nonfiction, committed to helping writers find their voice and produce their best work.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- HarperColllins
- Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
- Self Employed
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Arnie
Kihei, HI, United States
I edit books on psychology, spirituality, social justice, and wellness. I've worked with Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy, and Jack Kornfield.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Koa Books
- Parallax Press
- Whole Earth Bookstore
Marah
Washington, DC, United States
Cookbook ghostwriter and editor who knows both sides of the desk. Food, health, and lifestyle books, from proposal to manuscript.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
- Scribner
Trinity
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Editor and proofreader with nearly 20 years of experience. I work relentlessly to help your ideas and unique voice shine through.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- SpartanNash (a Fortune 400 Company)
- Baker Publishing Group
- Freelance
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- The Bindery
Emily
Columbia, MD, USA
Developmental Editor for Experts, Advocates, and Thought Leaders | Let's turn your hard-won knowledge into a captivating book
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- New Degree Press
- Self-employed
- LEGACY Magazine
- The Baltimore Review
- Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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Grace
Eugene, OR, USA
Editorial Assessments and Writing Coaching. I've worked with 100+ nonfiction authors.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- The Author Incubator
- Self-employed
Marie
New York, NY, USA
A former Penguin Random House senior editor, I develop, line edit, and copy edit mainly nonfiction. Have a finance MBA.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Health & Wellbeing, and Design.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Grant Thornton LLP
- Penguin Random House
Karin
Mount Prospect, IL, USA
I'm a copy editor and proofreader dedicated to helping authors communicate their ideas clearly for Sourcebooks, Callisto Media, and others.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elm Street Publishing Services, division of Integra Software Services
- Rainbow Creative Concepts
- Elm Street Publishing Services
Jessica
New York, NY, USA
Literary Agent and Developmental Editor with an MFA in Writing with a focus on literary speculative fiction and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- The Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency
- Foundry Literary & Media
- Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises
Jill
New York, NY, USA
Crime, LGBTQ, memoir, self-help, new age editor. Author: BANG THE KEYS (Penguin), for writers. Here to nail your vision & voice with verve!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York University
- The New York City Department of Education
Adaobi
Bronx, NY, United States
I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Manuscript Coordinator
- Self-employed
- Hachette Book Group
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Apress
- Project Lead The Way
Kimberley
New York, NY, USA
Editor of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with a focus in diverse/underrepresented voices that challenge the status quo.
Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Gaudy Boy
Lorraine Martindale
Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Experienced editor of fiction and nonfiction who has worked with Penguin Putnam, Random House, Felony & Mayhem, and DK Publishing.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Marisa
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Book coach, developmental editor, and author • 30 years in publishing • Self-help, wellness, psychology • First-time authors • BIPOC
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Sex & Relationships.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- BabyCenter.com
- New Harbinger Publications
- Weldon Owen
- Chronicle Books
- Avalon Travel Publishing (Hatchette Book Group)
- Seal Press (Hatchette Book Group)
Kate
Danvers, MA, USA
Editor, Manuscript Midwife and Book Therapist works with thought leaders who write to inspire on business, humanities, and self-help topics.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Endicott College Tutoring & Writing Center
- Emerson College
- Cutter Information Corp.
- Cambridge Corporation
- The Donoghue Organization
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