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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
Laura
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New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
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
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Robin
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Dallas, TX, USA
Passionate freelance editor of award-winning fantasy and sci-fi novels. Let's turn your book into something you've always dreamed of.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Epic Fantasy, Time Travel, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Unsolicited Press
- North Texas Review
- University of North Texas Press
- Phenomena Press
Cassie
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
19+ years helping authors strengthen children's books, cookbooks, and craft books through evaluations, coaching, and editing.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jared
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Nashville, TN, USA
Editor with more than 15 years of experience. Specializes in Christian non-fiction, self-help and improvement, and biographies/memoirs.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HIM Publications
- Franklin Madison Group, LLC
- ACLJ
Glenys
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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- United Methodist Church
- Self-employed
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Amy
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Stony Brook University
- Studio Goodwin Sturges
- Self-employed
Natalia
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Boston, MA, USA
Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- U.S. Air Force Reserve
- U.S. Air Force
- Reedsy
- University of Puerto Rico Elementary School
Sally
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fantasy, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Inspirational, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Udemy
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Dynamic children's book agent, editor, and best-selling author with 15 years of experience at Scholastic & Random House Children's Books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Random House Children's Books
- Scholastic Books
- Self-Employed
Hillary
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Gaithersburg, MD, USA
M.A. in Children’s and YA Literature. Experienced, friendly editor with a critical eye and an open mind. Let’s make magic together!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Possibilities Publishing Company/Eaton Press
- Hagley Museum & Library
- Self-employed
- Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan)
- Priddy Books (Macmillan, UK)
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
Holly
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Bethany
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Papercutz
- Rosen Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Bethany Bryan freelance
- Self-employed
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
Sirah
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Boston, MA, USA
Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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