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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
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
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
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Emma
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.
Christy
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)
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
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
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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
Emily
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
Nina
Madison, WI, USA
New York Times bestselling author & professional editor. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise with major publishers. Passionate about storytelling.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- American Girl
- Chronicle Books
- Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
- Snow Queen Publishing & Editing
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
Jamie
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Developmental and copyeditor of historical and women's fiction. HarperCollins author. Plot wrangler. Happy to provide a sample edit!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- University of Northern Colorado
- Self
- Front Range Community College
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
Jenn
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
Jennifer
NY, USA
Copy Editor, Proofreader for Romance & Women's Fiction. I'll enhance your voice, never change it. Also a writer; I get you! I NEVER use AI.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, and Time Travel Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Tiffany
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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