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Barry
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
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Deri
New York, United States
Cookbook editor working with publishers and indie authors. Recent projects include Solomonov's Zahav and Samuelsson's Red Rooster Cookbook.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Michele
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
Kristin
New York, NY, USA
Copy editor and proofreader with nearly 20 years of experience in print publishing, specifically children’s, teen, YA, and adult trade.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Romance, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Little Bee Books
- Harlequin
Adam
New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editor specializing in commercial nonfiction, and have worked on several NYT-bestselling titles.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Penguin Books
- Abrams Books
- Public Affairs Books
- Perseus Books Group
- The Overlook Press
- Sterling Publishing
- Apollo Publishers
Claire
New York, NY, USA
Children's book editor specializing in Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, with 9 years of experience at HarperCollins and Bloomsbury.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Inkyard Press, HarperCollins
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
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Olivia
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
Mary-Theresa
New York, United States
Award winning editor with 25+ years in traditional publishing. Specializing in genre fiction. Looking to help make good stories well told.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
Jon
New York, NY, USA
Collaborative book editor with diverse experience. A believer in harnessing the power of an excellent story to galvanize readers.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- SOURCEBOOKS
- FREELANCER
- BET.COM
- THE COLLECTIVE BOOK STUDIO
Melanie
New York, NY, USA
Hello :) I'm a book editor with more than 12 years of experience in the NYC publishing industry. See my portfolio below.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Psychology, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- The Quarto Group
- Sterling Publishing
- Diversion Books
- Kevin Anderson & Assoc.
Olivia
New York, NY, USA
Nonfiction editor of bestselling books at Penguin Random House, specializing in business, self-help, wellness, and cooking.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, and Technology.
Work experience:
- The Experiment Publishing
- Penguin Random House
Hope
New York, NY, USA
I am a NY-based publishing professional and provide freelance copyediting and proofreading services.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House, Publishing Services
- HarperCollins
Trace
New York City, NY, USA
Editor specializing in spirituality, religion, and self-help with 25 years of experience at Penguin Random House and Paulist Press.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Paulist Press
- Penguin Random House
Danielle
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated editor of various genres and age groups, including picture books, middle grade, YA, adult mysteries/thrillers, and biographies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Palaver Arts Magazine
- Yale University Press
- Sourcebooks Publishing
- Trojans 360
- Simon & Schuster
Stephanie
New York, NY, United States
Former HarperCollins Publishers and Delacorte Press acquisitions editor, specializing in mind-body-spirit. Award-winning indie clients.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Self-employed
Natalie
New York, NY, United States
Writer, editor, and Italian-to-English translator with three decades of experience. I've written and edited dozens of cookbooks.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Fashion & Textiles, Biographies & Memoirs, Design, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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