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Maleah 5 star rating

Nashville, United States

Former Thomas Nelson editor with 23 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles.

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

Work experience:

  • Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers)
  • Thomas Nelson

Sally 5 star rating

Austin, TX, United States

Editor of Christian fiction and nonfiction. Charisma House and Founders Ministries editor. Edited 300+ authors, some of them best sellers.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Dave 5 star rating

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

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

Jenna Love 5 star rating

Nashville, TN, USA

With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Holly 5 star rating

Jacksonville, FL, USA

I'm an experienced editor who loves working with self-publishing authors. I specialize in romance, fantasy, and YA (CLOSED-DOOR ONLY).

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Dark Romance, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • freelance
  • Herman Cain
  • Peachtree Publishing Company

Abbey 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Flexible, intuitive editor open to first-time authors! 9 years' experience in Christian lit. Previously a Proverbs 31 Min. editor (Lysa T)!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Proverbs 31 Ministries
  • Apex CoVantage
  • Pique Publishing, Inc.
  • Self-employed

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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

Lana 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Proofreader for middle grade and YA books. Words are my passion and I love helping authors become strong writers and clear communicators.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Candlewick Press
  • Penguin Random House
  • Self-employed

Rachel 5 star rating

San Diego, CA, USA

My favorite stories are mysteries, thrillers, romance, and historical fiction. Give me stories with grit, atmosphere, and a sense of place.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Romantic Suspense, Short Story, Christian Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Will Rogers Medallion Awards
  • Wolfpack Publishing
  • Kensington Publishing
  • Roan & Weatherford Publishing, Hat Creek Imprint
  • Imadjinn Awards

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

Lisa 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Over thirty 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

Hannah 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Christian book editor of +7 years. I prioritize your writing voice and clarity of message. I'd love to help you finish your book!

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

Work experience:

  • Baker Publishing Group

Ashley 5 star rating

Price, Utah, USA

I'm a publishing-house editor, and I teach at writing conferences every year. I've edited 100 published books. Will yours be next?

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Covenant Communications

Sally 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Udemy

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

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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