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Tracy
Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Cindy
Slippery Rock, PA, United States
I help make dreams come true – developing your first draft or polishing your final work with personal care. Lower-cost options available.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writing Assessment Services
- Grove City College
- Veritas Academy Online
- Florida State University, Auburn University, Tallahassee Community College, Los Positas College
Steven
Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
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Eli
New York City, NY, USA
5+ years experience at Tor/Tordotcom editing award-winning SF/F novels, novellas, & short stories
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tor Publishing Group
- Reactor (formerly Tor.com)
- The New Press
- Ooligan Press
- Orbit
Meredith
Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
Jennifer
Boulder, CO, USA
Versatile editor with more than a decade of experience. Focused on making your writing the best it can be! Self-help. Anthologies. Memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Career Guides, Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
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Benjamin
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Experienced publisher and developmental editor specializing in horror, thriller, SF, and more. I help aspiring authors become professionals.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
April
Altadena, CA, USA
I have nearly 20 years of experience editing educational content and developing curriculum at companies such as Google and Disney.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, ELT, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, and History.
Work experience:
- SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOOL SERVICE
- Self-employed
- DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
- GLENCOE/MCGRAW-HILL
Warren
New York, NY, USA
PhD with 15+years as editor and proofreader for nonfiction and plays. Author of three successful books and four plays.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Plays & Screenplays, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- The Gershman Y
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
- Association for Jewish Studies
Julie
New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Kaitlin
Los Angeles, CA, USA
A seasoned television executive bringing story development skills to a new space.
Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Short Story, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Medical Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- WV Entertainment
- Blondie Girl Productions
- CBS
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
JT
New York, NY, USA
I love a good story. Insightful, congenial NYC-based editor of fiction and nonfiction, in both the literary journal and academic realms.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Epiphany Magazine
- River Styx
- The University of North Carolina Press
- WW Norton Co.
- Electric Literature
- Onion River Press
- University of Chicago Press
- Hay House
- Brazenhead Review
Kathy
Tucson, AZ, USA
Editor with more than a decade of experience helping writers create and finish their best work.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Margay
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor working in nonfiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Short Story, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY)
- Oxford University Press
- Clayton Christensen Institute





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