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Amy 5 star rating

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Janklow & Nesbit Associates
  • Self-employed

Jared 5 star rating

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

More than 20 years of experience. Fiction + nonfiction. New York Times bestsellers. I'm friendly, fun, and flexible.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Stanford University Press
  • Utah State University Press
  • Gibbs Smith
  • Hallmark Cards
  • Sourcebooks
  • Publishing Services Department

Pam 5 star rating

Big Lake, MN, USA

I have 14+ years experience in Bible, biblical, and Christian books, as well as cookbooks, memoirs, health/self-help, and women's fiction.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Women's Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Michael 5 star rating

Grass Lake, MI, USA

Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Elisabeth 5 star rating

Iowa City, IA, United States

Award-winning and New York Times bestselling editor of nonfiction and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Travel, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Sports & Outdoors, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • University of Iowa Press
  • University of Nebraska Press
  • Self-employed

Lara 5 star rating

Brigham City, UT, USA

Highly skilled copy editor specializing in fantasy. Experience with bestsellers, celebrity authors, and popular series.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Scholastic Inc.
  • Self-employed

Trace 5 star rating

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

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Brooke 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

A dedicated and experienced editor specializing in romance genres and contemporary fiction. Let's talk!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Shamrock Trading Corporation

Adam 5 star rating

New York City, NY, USA

Experienced acquisitions & developmental editor of children's literature, picture books through middle grade. Writing instructor.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Cardinal Rule Press
  • The Little Press
  • Self-employed
  • 826NYC
  • Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Veronica 5 star rating

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Eagle-eyed copy editor/proofreader. I've worked with an array of nonfiction titles, plays/drama, and children's books.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Entertainment, Picture Books, Children's, Career Guides, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Theatre Communications Group, Inc.
  • Mango Publishing
  • Nova Southeastern University Writing and Communication Center
  • Brighter Horizon Foundation
  • Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Brittany 5 star rating

Johnson City, TN, USA

I specialize in educational and theological content with a commitment to clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • Mometrix Test Preparation
  • Self-employed
  • Caldwell Academy and Providence Academy

Shoshana 5 star rating

New York City, NY, USA

10 years experience copy editing and proofreading SF/F for major publishers and copy editing and indexing nonfiction in the humanities

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Christine 5 star rating

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

Kelly 5 star rating

Phoenix, United States

I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Immanence Journal
  • Gently Read Literature (GRL)
  • International Artist Publishing
  • Perseus Books Group
  • Self-employed

Dani 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

I'm a copy editor, proofreader, & sensitivity reader with experience working with Big 5 publishers & NYT bestsellers across age categories.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed
  • P.S. Literary

Frances 5 star rating

New York City, NY, USA

I specialize in authors with complex ideas who write for the general public, polishing your words until they are uniquely irresistible.

Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Art, Health & Wellbeing, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Sandra 5 star rating

Omaha, United States

Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. 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:

  • Southeast Community College
  • Self-employed
  • Metropolitan Community College

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