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Jackie
Birmingham, MI, USA
Bringing a history PhD's rigor & an expert editor's eye to women-centered hist fic, fantasy & romance. Let's make your unique story shine!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Time Travel Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
- various (Emory University, Pitt Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Park University)
Lauren
New York, NY, USA
Peripatetic editor of genre and literary fiction since 2015, with clients, publishers, and imprints under Macmillan, Penguin, and Tor.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hamilton College
Krista
Upland, CA, USA
Copy editor & proofreader specializing in romance. From dark and twisty to lighthearted rom-coms, I can help make your novel its best.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jessica
Black Forest, CO, USA
**Now Scheduling for April 2027** Romance, women's fiction, and YA copyeditor and proofreader with 18+ years of experience.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- freelance
- Kirkus
- becker&mayer!
- Samhain Publishing
- Pioneer Valley Books
Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Samantha
Rigby, ID, USA
Samantha is a senior editor with seventeen years of publishing experience, helping authors create compelling books ready for publication.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Inspirational, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Covenant Communications, Inc.
- Shadow Mountain Publishing
- Builder Fusion
Kristen
San Francisco, CA, USA
PhD-trained editor helping experienced fiction writers elevate their craft with kind, insightful feedback and strategic guidance
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Chronicle Books
- Columbia University
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Erin
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated copy editor and proofreader with more than 15 years of experience in romance and mystery/thriller
Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Macmillan
- Light Reading
- Kensington Books
- Story Collider
Ashley
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
Duncan
Raleigh, NC, USA
Developmental editor, NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Hachette, contributing editor at Harper's, novelist (HarperCollins, 2027)
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Algonquin Books
- CraftBook Editorial
- Harper's Magazine
Kyra
Orlando, FL, USA
Editor and proofreader of romance and women's fiction with 10+ years of experience working with authors and publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Historical Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Amazon Publishing
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Ooligan Press
Nina
Summerville, SC, USA
Fast and supportive! 15+ years editing experience specializing in thrillers, romance, and memoirs. NYTimes and USA Today bestselling author.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Romance, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Palmetto Publishing
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House, Berkley Imprint
- Reedsy
Bethany
Minneapolis, MN, USA
I have 5 years of experience in historical and contemporary romance, including at one of the largest Christian publishers in the country.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Mireya
New York, NY, USA
I’m an editorial professional with six years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
- HarperCollins Publishers
Lyndsey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
- Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)
Joyce
South Beloit, IL, USA
Editor with 30 years of professional experience, including 9 years copy/content editing for NYT bestselling romance and suspense authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- USA Today
- Berkley Books/Penguin Random House
Caroline
Cleveland, OH, USA
Developmental editor specializing in romance, thrillers, and mysteries. My clients have been published by Kensington, Skyhorse, and more.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Humor & Comedy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cleveland State University
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