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Fran
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New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Rachel
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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
Tiffany
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Fort Worth, TX, USA
An editor specializing in romantic fiction with over ten years' experience. Worked for Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Entangled.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Macmillan Publishers
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
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Mireya
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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
John
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Pensacola, FL, USA
Helping authors and publishers polish manuscripts with precision and care. I've proofed 150+ books since 2020—your words, ready for readers!
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lauren
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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
Christy
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Warminster, PA, USA
Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- M*Modal
- BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
- Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
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Jenn
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Olathe, KS, USA
Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with ten years in the professional literary world.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- TouchPoint Press
Krista
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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, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ashley
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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
Holly
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Lehi, UT, USA
Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* YA, MG, and picture books. Oh, and I'm nice!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Deseret Book Publishers
- Atlanta Relationship Institute
Catherine J.
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Florence, OR, USA
Professional book editor and award-winning literary journalist with 35 years of crafting words that glow in the dark
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, New Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Publishing Editorial Services / Amazon CreateSpace
- Luminare Press
- Best Life Media Company
- Larson Newspapers, Sedona, Arizona
- The Sedona Observer
Kristen
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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
Hannah
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Bellingham, WA, USA
Kind, professional, and thorough copy editor with 7+ years of experience, specializing in historical fiction, rom-coms, and mysteries.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Scholastic
Emma
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Ridgewood, NY, USA
Copyeditor with publishing experience; I bring an agent's meticulous eye. Word-obsessed, NYC-based, ready to help your book be brilliant!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Math & Science, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Neuwirth & Associates
- Heliotrope Books
- DeFiore & Company Literary Management, Inc.
Michelle
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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
Kami
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Provo, UT, USA
I specialize in clean historical and contemporary romance, suspense, and Christian nonfiction for Latter-day Saints.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Covenant Communications
- Brief Media
- Eschler Editing
- Self-employed
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