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George
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Virginia, United States
Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Free Lance-Star
- freelance
- self-employed and for various companies
- volunteer
Erin
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Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
Jim
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Perry Hall, MD, United States
Crafting a work of fiction is a gloriously arduous process. With over twenty years of experience at one of the big NYC houses, I can help.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Random House
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Rachel
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New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
- Emergents Universe
Brooke
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New York, NY, United States
Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Penguin Random House
- Sterling Publishing
Erik
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Red Sofa Literary Agency
- Self-employed
- The Overlook Press
- Oxford University Press
- Headwater Literary Management
Laura
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New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
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Nick
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Roselle Park, NJ, USA
Freelance developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with expertise in children's and young adult literature.
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Atticus Books
- Boss Fight Books
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Bloomsbury USA
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
Eve
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Award-winning Simon and Schuster author. Former literary agent. 20 years editing experience. Specialize in queries/pitches/synopses.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Jill Corcoran Literary Agency (Now part of Transatlantic Agency)
- Simon and Schuster/Simon Pulse
- University of California (UCLA and UCSD)
Denise
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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
Catherine
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Jericho, VT, USA
I have twenty years of experience with children's books in varying capacities, so let me bring my passion and knowledge to your project!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Horn Book Guide
- Self-Publishing Company
- Random House Children's Books
- New York Public Library--Children's Room
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
Zoe
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New York, NY, USA
Former literary agent whose keen eye for writer talent is now applied to meticulous edits for a range of genres.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
- ICM Partners
- Carolina Academic Press
- ICM Partners / CAA
Paige
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I am a children's and Young Adult book fanatic. I've worked on them at Penguin, studied them in graduate school, and even wrote one . . .
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Penguin Young Readers
- University of Pittsburgh
Nora
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New York, NY, USA
Former Putnam Managing Editor edits all children's book genres, from picture books to middle grade chapter books to young adult teen novels.
Genres: Children's and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Children's Book Editing
Stacey
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Nampa, ID, USA
Developmental, copy editor, and publishing coach, who works with hundreds of motivated authors to produce professional and polished books.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Children's, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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