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Julie
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New York, United States
Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
- HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
- Self-employed
Paul
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New York, United States
Contemporary fiction, romance, YA, plays, memoirs & cookbooks are my specialties. Clients: Amazon, Simon & Schuster, Kensington.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Editing Company
- Simon & Schuster
- Diner Journal
- Kensington Publishing
Fiona
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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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Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
Kaitlin
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New York, NY, United States
I have copyedited and proofread more than five hundred books, adult and children's, nonfiction and fiction, in all genres.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Macmillan
- Self-employed
Monika
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New York, NY, USA
I am a seasoned editor of literary fiction and non fiction, specializing in novels, short stories, narrative non fiction, memoir, & essays.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Curtis Brown
- InkWell Management
Diane
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New York, NY, USA
Seasoned professional with 25 years of experience, specializing in memoir, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, and commercial fiction.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Mystery & Crime, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Warner Books
- GLobo Libros
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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
Philip
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Baldwin, New York, USA
In addition to having written 18 books, I've edited and fact-checked more than 300 books, including 65 bestsellers, all for top publishers.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- NA
Caroline
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New York, NY, USA
15 years in NYC + indie publishing. Editor of multiple #1 indie bestsellers. Substantive editorial guidance. Friendly, collaborative style.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- EverAfter Romance
- Grand Central Publishing
- Harlequin
- Siren-BookStrand
Olivia
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New York, NY, USA
Professional editor with eight years of experience in MG and YA at Scholastic and HarperCollins—and a passion for kidlit!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- Scholastic Press
- Inkyard Press
Kera
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New York, NY, USA
Copy editor + editor in books + magazines (HarperCollins, Vintage, New York Magazine) helping authors fulfill their vision for 30+ years.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- New York Magazine
- DAME Magazine
- Self-employed
- Tressie McMillan Cottom's Thick publishing/Essaying
- Salon
Chonise
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New York, NY, USA
Freelance copyeditor with in-house publishing experience, an MS in Strategic Communication, and a heavy reliance on the Oxford comma.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, African American Fiction, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Soho Press
- St. Martins Press
- Viking Books, Penguin Random House
- WW Norton
- 37 Ink, Simon & Schuster
- Self-employed
Dakota
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced editor & published writer ▪ I have a passion for literature & words—especially poetry, essay collections, & children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Dynamic children's book editor and best-selling author with 15 years of experience at Scholastic Books & Random House Children's Books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Random House Children's Books
- Scholastic Books
- Self-Employed
Barry
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New York, United States
I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Philosophy, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
Jennifer
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New York, NY, USA
Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- NYC Board of Education
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