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Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Nicole
Tulsa, OK, USA
Nonfiction and poetry copy editor and proofreader uplifting underrepresented academics, activists, and authors' evidence-based content.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Comics & Graphic Novels, Calendars, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jessica
Madison, WI, USA
Advocate for inclusivity and diversity; #OwnVoices reader for queer/mentally ill characters. I specialize in romance, fantasy, and poetry.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Poetry, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- The University of Wisconsin Press
- Sourcebooks
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
South Bend, IN, USA
Twenty years as a copy editor and proofreader of Christian fiction, history, and other nonfiction. I look forward to working with you!
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of Notre Dame Press
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- Moody's Analytics
Val
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Literary Agent, acquiring editor, & author with 10+ years of experience specializing in YA and adult character-driven storytelling.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Coming of Age, LGBTQ Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Row House Publishing
- Self-employed
- Tessera Editorial
- Poetry International and Fiction International
- Luminary Publishing
- D4EO Literary Agency
Kristin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA
I'm a published poet who wants to make your writing sing. I specialize in copy editing and line editing fiction and poetry.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Romance.
Work experience:
- New Degree Press
- Self-employed
- Quiz & Quill Literary Magazine
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- The Comic Book Project
- Otterbein University
- Gordon Square Review
- Literary Cleveland
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Laura
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
Angela Yuriko
Niceville, FL, USA
Publishing coach, multi Bram Stoker Awards® Winner+, publisher of Space & Time and Authortunities on Substack.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Short Story, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Space and Time Magazine
- MCPL North Independence
- Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida
- Panhandle Focus
- Bay Beacon Newspapers, Niceville, Florida
- Militarylifestyle.com, sponsored by Downey Publications
Laura
Kansas City, MO, USA
Specializing in copy editing and proofreading for books and calendars in children's, poetry, humor, and humanities genres #fine-toothcomb
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Calendars, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Poetry, Comics Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Andrews McMeel Universal
- Ascend Media
- KCMETROPOLIS
- Cerner Corporation
- Truman State University
Abi
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
John
Stockton, CA, USA
I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- MTKG, Inc.
- University of California Press
Mark
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Schuylkill Valley Journal
- Cleaver Magazine
Jenn
Olathe, KS, USA
Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with ten years in the professional literary world.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- TouchPoint Press
Daniel
Bentonville, AR, USA
Proofreading and copy editing for various non-fiction (self-help, spiritual), poetry, non-native/translated English, comics/graphic novels
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Fiction, New Age, Comics & Graphic Novels, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Fantagraphics Books Inc.
- self-employed
John
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Seasoned, communicative manuscript editor
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Fiction, History, Philosophy, Sociology, and Music.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Raritan: A Quarterly Review, New Brunswick, NJ
- English Department, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Undergraduate Writing Center, University of Texas, Austin, TX
- English Department, Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Lubbock Meditation, Lubbock, TX
- Programs for Academic Support Services, Texas Tech University
Mira
Boston, MA, USA
Proofreader and copyeditor with over six years of wide-ranging experience and a special focus on children's and YA!
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
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