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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
Brooke
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New York, NY, United States
Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Penguin Random House
- Sterling Publishing
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
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Nevin
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Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University
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
Amy
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Janklow & Nesbit Associates
- Self-employed
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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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
Salima
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Austin, Texas, USA
I'm the award-winning author of over 20 books for kids, teens and adults. Creative writing professor, editor. I'd love to work with you!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Self-Employed
- St. Edward's University and Austin Community College
Lana
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New York, NY, USA
Proofreader for middle grade and YA books. Words are my passion and I love helping authors become strong writers and clear communicators.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Candlewick Press
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
Annie
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Saint Paul, MN, USA
Developmental Editor and Line Editor specializing in children's books with experience at Clavis Publishing.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Clavis Publishing
Rebecca
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced, meticulous, and collaborative copy editor/proofreader with a YA/middle grade/kid lit focus (and a bad slash habit)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
- Scholastic Inc.
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
- TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.
Harmony
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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Editing books professionally for well over a decade. Words are my mojo. I'll help you take your fiction or nonfiction from good to great.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Waxwing Books
- Zondervan Academic and Reflective
- Zondervan
- Zondervan
Lorraine
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Ossining, NY, USA
Editor, copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years' experience working with fiction and nonfiction across a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, True Crime, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
- Self-employed
Jared
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
More than 20 years of experience. Fiction + nonfiction. New York Times bestsellers. I'm friendly, fun, and flexible.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Stanford University Press
- Utah State University Press
- Gibbs Smith
- Hallmark Cards
- Sourcebooks
- Publishing Services Department
Brittany
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Palmetto, Florida, USA
Editor and proofreader specializing in children's books: Middle Grade, YA, and New Adult. Worked for three of the Big Five publishers.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Picture Books, Technology, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CVS Health
- Simon & Schuster
- HarperCollins
- Penguin Random House
Ellen
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Estero, FL, USA
I am an editor with decades of experience developing books for the education market. My special interest is editing children's books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scott, Foresman and Company
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