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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
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!
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
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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
Kaitlin
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New York, NY, United States
I have copyedited and proofread more than five hundred books, adult and children's, nonfiction and fiction, in all genres.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Macmillan
- Self-employed
Mary
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Minneapolis, MN, USA
As a former literary agent, I bring a craft focus and deep insider knowledge to my work. My specialties include kidlit and fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Andrea Brown Literary Agency
- Bittersweet Books
Alexandra
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Boston, MA, USA
Children’s book editor; experience with picture books, early readers, middle grade, and NF
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- HMH
- Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
- EdSights
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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
Elizabeth
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Supportive editor & instructor. Experienced author of fiction and nonfiction books and magazine stories/articles for young readers.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- McDaniel College
- Word Association Publishers
- Self-employed
- Highlights Foundation
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
Julie
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Franklin, TN, USA
Editor with over twenty-five years’ experience. Thorough and diligent, I strive to be fun to work with and to make your book shine!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Samantha
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New York, NY, USA
I am an experienced trade and education Editor who has worked with NY Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus, and Mo Willems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- BiblioCrunch
- Macmillan Children’s - Swoon Reads - Feiwel & Friends
- Union Square & Co.
- W. W. Norton
- N/A
- Random House—Schwartz & Wade
- Macmillan–Odd Dot Books
Adam
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New York City, NY, USA
Experienced acquisitions & developmental editor of children's literature, picture books through middle grade. Writing instructor.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cardinal Rule Press
- The Little Press
- Self-employed
- 826NYC
- Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
Alex
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Chicago, IL, USA
Children's book editor with experience in editing and content creation, passionate about championing people's stories—and writing her own.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Holiday, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Sex & Relationships.
Work experience:
- Independent Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Paige
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I am a children's and Young Adult book fanatic. I've worked on them at Penguin, studied them in graduate school, and even wrote one . . .
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Penguin Young Readers
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Dakota
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New York, NY, USA
Seasoned editor & published writer with a passion for literature & language—in particular: poetry, essay collections, & children's books
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
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