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Nevin
Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University
Andrea
Portland, OR, USA
Empathetic editor of award-winning picture books and middle-grade fiction. I bring a thoughtful approach to story, pace, language, and tone.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Dennis
Portland, Maine, USA
Manuscript Editor and Proofreader. Your partner for a book that is clear, compelling, and a pleasure to read.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- National Academy for State Health Policy
- (Self-employed)
- Public Entity Risk Institute
- American Public Transportation Association
- DataTrends Publications
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Sarah
Portland, Maine, USA
A former editor for HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, I believe that young readers deserve the best literature we can offer.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Children's Books
Denise
Portland, OR, USA
I'm a trained, detail-oriented editor with industry experience that practices only the best techniques to produce industry-standard results.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Children's.
Work experience:
- A Kids Book About
- Ooligan Press
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
Gregory
Portland, ME, USA
Editor for several New York Times, WSJ, and Amazon.com best-selling authors. Great stories change lives. I'd love to help tell yours.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michael
Portland, OR, USA
History professor who loves to engage with good ideas.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Pacific Northwest College of Art
- The European Physical Journal
- Cambridge University
- King's Review Magazine
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Jeff
Portland, OR, USA
Dynamic, best-selling writer in multiple genres providing developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fonograf Editions
- various universities
- Independent Publishing Resource Center
- Dikembe Press
- Prairie Schooner
Josh
Portland, OR, USA
Experienced, passionate, and versatile non-fiction editor. Clients include Al Gore, Garth Brooks, and various business leaders.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Melcher Media
- Self-employed
- The Industry L.A.
- Penguin Random House Publishers
Vi
Portland, OR, USA
After ten years of editing books and supporting authors, I know what publishers (and readers!) are looking for. Let's make your book shine!
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Anthologies, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ooligan Press
- Portland Review Literary Journal
- Simon & Schuster UK
- Transatlantic Literary Agency
- First Page Sage
- Scribe Media
Ray
Northampton, United States
Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Winning Edits
- Rocket Code
- Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
- Smart Passive Income
- Buy Box Experts
- The Storied Future
Karli
Clarksville, TN, United States
Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
Sandra
Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Metropolitan Community College
- Self-employed
Dave
Seattle, United States
Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rebecca
Portland, OR, USA
20+ years' writing, editorial, and content-creation experience in books and magazines. Specializing in illustrated nonfiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Travel, Antiques & Collectibles, and Design.
Work experience:
- QPG
- Self-employed
Melinda
Portland, OR, USA
Editor of 6+ years specializing in YA, dystopia, speculative, and sci-fi. MA Book Publishing. Let's turn your obstacles into opportunities.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Ooligan Press
- Self-employed
- Overcup Press
- Chemeketa Press





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