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Michele
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New York, United States
Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lynsey
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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
Sean
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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
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Lori
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Boston, MA, USA
Trad published author of 7 novels inc. KISS, MARRY, KILL (Harper, 4/7/26) & NPR Book of the Day ROMANTIC FRICTION (2025). Query specialist.
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
Angela
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Boston, MA, USA
Editing romance, fantasy, paranormal, and thriller since 2019. Specialized in providing editing and proofreading for self-published authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Podium Publishing
- Sourcebooks
Shannon
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Asheville, NC, USA
Speculative fiction editor with 19 years of experience helping writers polish and revise their manuscript to its fullest potential.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Time Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- several companies
Jasmine
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Beaverton, OR, USA
As a fantasy author with a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, Jasmine knows the editorial process from every angle.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ooligan Press
- Altonimbus Entertainment (dba Kumoricon)
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Lisa
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Wyandotte, MI, USA
Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Pikko's House Editing Services
- Booktrope Publishing
- Pegasus Books (NY)
- Enchanted Ink Publishing
- Podium Entertainment
- Severn River Publishing
Amelia
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Daytona Beach, FL, USA
125+ novels edited over 15+ years / trad. published and critically acclaimed author / generous with industry insider information
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Shueisha English Edition
- Locus Publications
- Self-employed
April
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
I keep your world’s names, species, eye colors, and timelines straight. Sci-fi and fantasy copy editor, 16+ years. (Three cats supervise.)
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
Rita
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Toledo, OH, USA
As a seasoned copyeditor with experience helping writers reach their audience, I look forward to chatting with you about your manuscript! 📚
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- 9to5Mac and affiliates
- RUFF!
- Owens Corning
- CNET
Christina
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Casper, WY, USA
Voracious fantasy reader turned developmental and copy editor of 10 yrs. Let's hook your readers with perfect phrases and powerful plots!
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Overstock.com
- Utah State University Press
- Utah State University: Writing Fellows Program
- Supernatural Editing
Rachel
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Albuquerque, NM, USA
Editor, proofreader, and writing coach specializing in speculative fiction, including horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Orbit/Redhook
- Sourcebooks
- Haymarket Books
- Dona Ana Community College
Annie
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San Diego, CA, USA
Award-winning children's book editor. Specialties include: picture books, fantasy world building, character development, and multiple POVs.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Simon & Schuster
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Self-employed
Ashley
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Warsaw, VA, USA
I am a dedicated editor who enjoys helping fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction writers polish their books to a shine.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pikko's House
- Self-employed
Kevin
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Idaho Falls, ID, USA
Fiction writer and editor with nearly twenty years in the industry. I love weird writing and pushing boundaries. Don't send me AI stuff.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eraserhead Press
Jen
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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
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