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Lindsay
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New Jersey, United States
I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
- Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
- Candlewick Press
- Borders Books and Music
- Verily Magazine
Margay
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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
Tom
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Chicago, IL, USA
Bring the power of my decades of editing experience to your manuscript. Special expertise in copy editing and proofreading.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Nieman Inc
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Self-employed
- McDougal Littell / Houghton Mifflin
- John Hope Community Academy / Chicago Public Schools
- World Book Inc.
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Joshua
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Strong, ME, USA
Editor/Writer WIP: 5-book series on the most-common issues I see writers struggling with as a full-time editor with over a decade of XP.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Space Opera, Short Story, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michael
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Baltimore, MD, USA
Independent publisher and freelance editor. I love working with authors at every stage of a book particular as a book coach.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mason Jar Press
Erin L.
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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
Kate
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Youngstown, OH, USA
Copyeditor/proofreader 7+ 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
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Ezra
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New York, NY, USA
A deeply collaborative editor with 5+ years of experience working at HarperCollins Publishers.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Agate Publishing
Ariel
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New York, NY, USA
Meticulous editor. Experience at Macmillan, Simon and Schuster, Red Hen Press. Poetry, literary fiction/nonfiction, adult/children's books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Children's, Coming of Age, Short Story, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Red Hen Press
- Scripps College Journal
- The Student Life
- Coffee Stained Press
- Self-employed
- The Adroit Journal
Bethany
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Papercutz
- Rosen Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Bethany Bryan freelance
- Self-employed
Scott
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Space Opera, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Outland Entertainment
John
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St. Louis, MO, USA
20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
- McNeese State MFA program
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Meg
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Portland, OR, USA
Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with over twenty years of experience working on literary fiction.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tin House Books
- Tin House magazine
- Literature and Medicine
David
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Putnam Valley, NY, USA
8 years freelancing for scouts, agents, and authors. Editor for bestselling authors, including David Sedaris. Literary awards facilitator.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Whiting
- Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agents
Bess
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Denver, CO, USA
I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
- Orison Books
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
- Fairchild Fashion Media
Anne
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Croton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Visionary editor with a focus on literary fiction and expertise in literary magazines and independent publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, and Classics.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- A Public Space
- Words Without Borders
- Associate Editor / Assistant Editor
- Irene Skolnick Literary Agency
Avner
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Chicago, IL, USA
Professional editor, ghostwriter, and author of literary fiction and non-fiction who can help get you and your book across the finish line.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Texas-based Publishing Services Company
- Self-employed
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