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Karen

Karen 5 star rating

Grand Prairie, United States

Experienced copy editor of fantasy, dystopian, paranormal, and speculative fiction. Specializes in working with indie authors.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

  • INDIE Books Gone Wild
  • Self-employed
  • Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette, Indiana
  • Purdue University
  • Texas A&M University
  • AgIT Department, Purdue University
  • Blinn College
  • Cancer Information Group
  • Arthur Andersen
  • Texas A&M University Press
  • Arthuriana (academic journal)
  • PLY Magazine
  • UC San Diego Extended Studies
Erin

Erin 5 star rating

Los Angeles, United States

Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited New York Times bestselling books and series. 10+ 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
Megan

Megan 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

  • Simon & Schuster
  • Freelance
Sean

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
Lynsey

Lynsey 5 star rating

Missoula, United States

(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Fordham University Press
  • City College of New York
  • Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
  • WHACK! Magazine
  • Penguin Group (USA)
  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Random House
Kristy

Kristy 5 star rating

Lehi, UT, USA

Fantasy editor (12+ years) who has worked with authors like Brandon Sanderson, Charlie N. Holmberg, and Brian McClellan.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Leading Edge Magazine
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • The Folklore Historian
  • Brigham Young University
  • Weber State Univeristy
  • Self-employed
  • Pegasus
  • Dragonsteel Entertainment
Oksana

Oksana 5 star rating

Las Vegas, NV, USA

I'm a bestselling and award-winning author, teacher, and editor. I love books and writers!

Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Central European University, Critical Romani Studies Journal
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Netflix
  • Farrar, Straus, & Giroux
  • University of Leipzig, Germany
  • Library of Congress

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Autumn

Autumn 5 star rating

Trinity, FL, USA

Development editor specializing in horror, speculative fantasy, poetry, memoir, and (oddly) business books.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, DIY & Crafts, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Random House
  • Inkwell
  • Tomasino Agency
Audrey

Audrey 5 star rating

Ottawa Hills, OH, USA

Freelance editor with over nine years of experience with indie and trad authors. Specialties: mysteries and all heat levels of romance.

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

Work experience:

  • Evernight Publishing
  • Inkspell
  • Waterhouse Press
Paula

Paula 5 star rating

Akron, Ohio, USA

I'm an experienced, award-winning editor of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'd like to help you make your novel the best it can be.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Prime Books
  • Juno Books / Simon & Schuester
Jason

Jason 5 star rating

Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

NY Times Bestselling Editor with low wait times and 15+ years of experience. Specializing in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery/Thriller, and Romance!

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Robin

Robin 5 star rating

Dallas, TX, USA

Passionate freelance editor of award-winning indie novels. I want to help turn your book into something you've always dreamed of.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Epic Fantasy, Time Travel, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Unsolicited Press
  • North Texas Review
  • University of North Texas Press
Lori

Lori 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

Published author of five novels and ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, Spring '25). Query and fiction specialist. Grub Street instructor.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Charlesbridge Publishing
  • Grub Street
Brittany

Brittany 5 star rating

Suches, GA, USA

Skilled, empathetic editor with over a decade of experience with NY publishers. Finalist for 2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (nonfiction).

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Belle Books
  • Peachtree Publishers
  • BenBella/Smart Pop Books
  • St. Martin's Press
  • Kensington Publishing
  • Girl Friday Productions
Rebecca

Rebecca 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Developmental Editor. I have worked with many award-winning and bestselling authors to ready their books for submission and publication.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Writers House
  • JABberwocky Literary Agency
  • Coffeetown Press / Camel Press
  • Epicenter Press
April

April 5 star rating

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Seasoned copy editor specializing in dystopian sci-fi and epic fantasy, with years of experience working with self-published authors.

Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

  • Scribe Media
  • Self-employed
  • Best Version Media
Molly

Molly 5 star rating

Brentwood, TN, USA

Founder of The Foreword Collective. With 15+ years of editorial and publishing experience, I know how to get your book acquired!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • HarperCollins Christian Publishing
  • Scholastic, Inc.
  • Penguin Young Readers Group

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