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Erica
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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
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
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Tracy
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Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Sally
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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
Kim
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Orlando, FL, USA
Professional copyeditor and proofreader with over 30 years of experience in general fiction, children's books, and educational materials.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Windermere Preparatory School
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (formerly Harcourt School Publishers)
- Curriculum Associates
Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- McSweeney's
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Self-employed
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Andrea
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Collegeville, PA, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction, including comics, memoirs, cookbooks, and fantasy.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Epic Originals
- Rodale Books
- Self-employed
- Union Square & Co.
- Running Press
Crystal
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Bozeman, MT, USA
I'm an editor with over nine years of experience in copyediting and proofreading, specializing in children's, middle-grade, and YA fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Little Press Publishing
Holly
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Lehi, UT, USA
Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* picture books, YA, and MG. 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
Dana
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
- Penguin Random House
Doris
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Houston, TX, USA
Picture Books R Me! Edit and write picture books of 1000 words or less & queries. Fiction, nonfiction, prose & poetry. Nationally published.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Abi
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New York, NY, USA
Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Pelican Publishing
- Self
- Poetry Northwest Editions
Tanu
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New York, NY, USA
Enthusiastic developmental editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (kidlit+adult)! Previously: HarperCollins, Scholastic, Penguin Random House.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Penguin Random House, Scholastic
- Self-employed
Jamie
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Pocatello, Idaho, USA
Enthusiastic editor of Children's and Adult Fiction/Nonfiction. MFA Grad. Trad. published author. Freelancer for Penguin Random House.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Playful Learning Press
- Self-employed
- Idaho State University, Continuing Ed
- Kelly Yang
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Gibbs Smith Publishing
- Penguin Random House
- Hares & Hatter Bookshop
Erin
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New York, NY, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Architecture, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Princeton Architectural Press
John
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Albany, NY, USA
I specialize in children's books because kids will be your best critics and biggest fans -- next to a good editor.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- RSC, LLC
- Tribune Media
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