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Lisa

Lisa 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Twenty-five years of freelance editing experience serving clients including Baker Academic, Lexham/Faithlife, Eerdmans, and Zondervan.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Emily

Emily 5 star rating

Salina, KS, USA

Copy editor with ten years of experience editing religious books, memoirs, academic texts, and children's books for two major publishers

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Concordia Publishing House
  • Rowman & Littlefield
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Christina

Christina 5 star rating

Charleston, SC, USA

15+ years' experience copyediting/proofreading fiction and editing nonfiction. Love thrillers and health and wellness. 300+ published books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • SmartBox Dental Marketing
  • Turner Publishing Company
  • HarperCollins Christian Publishing
  • Pediatric Neurosciences, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin
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Gina

Gina 5 star rating

Syracuse, NY, United States

I copyedit and proofread Christian books, especially devotionals and Charismatic/inspirational/fivefold/Kingdom topics.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Virtucom Group
  • Self-employed
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Laura

Laura 5 star rating

Houston, TX, USA

The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Christian Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Lerner Publishing, Enslow Publishing, Pelican Publishing
  • Self-employed
  • Lone Star College and Home Run Ministries
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Sheryl

Sheryl 5 star rating

Forest, Virginia, USA

Editor of published fiction and nonfiction books with more than 35 years' journalism experience. I also mentor new writers.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • World Help
  • International Mission Board
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Deborah

Deborah 5 star rating

Batavia, IL, USA

I am an experienced book editor who loves children's books and fantasy fiction! I hold an MFA in writing from VCFA and a PhD in linguistics.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

  • Tyndale House Publishers
  • Green Bottle Creative Services
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Beth

Beth 5 star rating

Orwigsburg, PA, USA

A copy editor with 30 years' experience working for Men's Health, Hearst, and more. As one editor said of me, "The stupid stuff stops HERE."

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Men's Health magazine
  • Runner's World magazine
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Denver Art Museum
  • National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
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Amy

Amy 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Editor with 5+ years of professional experience. I enjoy novels, mysteries, fantasy, YA/kids lit, and Christian fiction.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Xulon Press
  • Mill City Press
  • Self-employed
  • Fortress Press
  • University of Minnesota Press
  • Milkweed Editions
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Peter

Peter 5 star rating

Valley Center, CA, USA

Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • EA Books Publishing
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Esther

Esther 5 star rating

Mankato, MN, USA

I am a professional freelance editor specializing in working on Christian materials that serve the Church.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Concordia Publishing House
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Julie

Julie 5 star rating

Franklin, TN, USA

Editor with over twenty-five years’ experience. Thorough and diligent, I strive to be fun to work with and to make your book shine!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Sandra

Sandra 5 star rating

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

I copyedit/proofread Christian fiction and nonfiction in the memoir, action, cozy mystery, antiques & collectibles, and U.S. history genres.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Antiques & Collectibles, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Glenys

Glenys 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • United Methodist Church
  • Self-employed
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Michael

Michael 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

Copy editor, proofreader, and author with 20+ years' experience, specializing in Fiction, Memoir, and Art.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Emily

Emily 5 star rating

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth 5 star rating

South Bend, IN, USA

Twenty years as a copy editor and proofreader of Christian fiction, history, and other nonfiction. I look forward to working with you!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • University of Notre Dame Press
  • National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
  • Moody's Analytics
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