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Fran
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
Mary Beth
Orlando, United States
Sensitive, seasoned copy editor dedicated to strengthening each author's particular voice
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Self-employed
Maya
Charlotte, NC, United States
From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
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Julie
New York, United States
Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
- HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
- Self-employed
Michael
St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
Alicia
Boston, United States
Editor with 10+ years' experience in content development, copy editing, and proofreading. Avid learner & lover of the written word.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Technology, Anthologies, Classics, Writing & Publishing, Education & Reference, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- Brown University
- Grey Line Entertainment
- O'Reilly Media
Michael
Seattle, WA, United States
An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Cindy
Slippery Rock, PA, United States
I help make dreams come true – developing your first draft or polishing your final work with personal care. Lower-cost options available.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writing Assessment Services
- Grove City College
- Veritas Academy Online
- Florida State University, Auburn University, Tallahassee Community College, Los Positas College
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
Ryan
Los Angeles, United States
Detail-obsessed proofreader and copyeditor with 15+ years of Big Five and indie experience. Let’s polish your manuscript to perfection!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, Technothriller, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Penguin Group USA
- Phoenix Books
- Deutsch LA
- Self-employed
Erica
Parrish, United States
Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Catherine J.
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
Kalee
Charleston, SC, USA
Specializing in literary fiction, I can work in developmental, substantive, copy, and proofing stages of editing.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hub City Press
- Autism Parenting Magazine
- Gulfstream Communications
Scott
New York, NY, USA
Editor with nine years' experience in college and trade nonfiction publishing, specializing in history and psychology.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Music, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
Apex, NC, USA
Versatile, collaborative fiction and nonfiction editor with 20 years experience. Published short story and essay writer.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Education & Reference, Women's Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Rambler Magazine
- Westchester Publishing
Larissa
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Queer Latine book editor, literary agent, and sensitivity reader w/ a decade of experience helping make literary and genre fiction shine.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Dottir Press
- Self-employed
- Tessera Editorial
- Hub City Press
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Azantian Literary Agency
Rebecca
New York, NY, USA
I am a nurturing, experienced copy editor. I give your work the love and care it deserves.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Kensington Publishing





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