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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
Christine
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New York, United States
I'm a seasoned and accomplished editor providing quality proofreading and copyediting services for the K-12, adult, and scholarly markets.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Marshall Cavendish Corporation
- 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
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Lila
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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
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
Fran
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New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Jaida
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New York, NY, USA
Former Literary Agent of New Leaf Literary and Media with 12+ years experience editing Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New Leaf Literary & Media
- Writer's House
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Abi
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New York, NY, USA
Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Pelican Publishing
- Self
- Poetry Northwest Editions
Dana
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
- Penguin Random House
Grainne
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New York, NY, USA
An editor/proofreader with nearly a decade of experience, including with HarperCollins Leadership, Diversion, and Beaufort Books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, New Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chalberg & Sussman
- Neuwirth & Associates
- Freelance
- Book Culture
Diane
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New York, NY, USA
I'm an experienced nonfiction editor: I edit books, articles, papers, and more. I'll polish your writing so it stands out from the crowd!
Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Sex & Relationships.
Work experience:
- Wolters Kluwer Health
- Pearson
Tanu
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New York, NY, USA
Enthusiastic developmental editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (kidlit+adult)! Previously: HarperCollins, Scholastic, Penguin Random House.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Penguin Random House, Scholastic
- Self-employed
Matthew
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor, writing coach, and publishing consultant. First drafts through publication. 15+ years, 200+ manuscripts. New York.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Pam Elise
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New York, NY, USA
I am a Development Editor for novels, scripts, and nonfiction, specializing in guiding new authors through the editorial process.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, ELT, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cambridge University Press
Erin
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New York, NY, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Architecture, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Princeton Architectural Press
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Dynamic children's book agent, editor, and best-selling author with 15 years of experience at Scholastic & 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
Scott
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with nine years' experience in college and trade nonfiction publishing, specializing in history and psychology.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Music, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Self-employed
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