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Michael
Grass Lake, MI, USA
Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
David
Tampa, FL, USA
A fiction/nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years’ experience in journalism. I have an eye for detail and a love of deadlines.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Various
Angela Yuriko
Niceville, FL, USA
Publishing coach, multi Bram Stoker Awards® Winner+, publisher of Space and Time and Authortunities, a calendar of author opportunities.
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
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John
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Writer/editor with 10 years experience editing scholarly books and journal articles in literary studies, art history, and architecture.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- Self-employed
Amy
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
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
Mona
Boston, MA, USA
Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Hummingbird Press
- Today Newspaper
- Tin House Books
- Literary Arts/Tin House Books
- Chicago Quarterly Review
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- CareerPro Global, Inc.
- Catamaran Literary Reader
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Abi
Seattle, WA, 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
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
Kary
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm a devoted, hardworking editor with a keen eye for detail and a fascination with language in all its combinations, uses, and forms.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Mashups, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hugo House
- Poetry Northwest
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
Sarah
Fayetteville, AR, USA
I am a writer, editor, crafter and mom who loves to encourage other people to express themselves creatively.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of Arkansas Press
Misty
Nashville, TN, USA
Veteran editor specializing in inspiring stories about religious deconstruction, deconversion, and narcissistic abuse recovery
Genres: New Age, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Poetry, Young Adult, Fantasy, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Self-employed
- 2CGaming
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
Kate
Youngstown, OH, USA
Copyeditor/proofreader 6+ years. Works with first-time authors, professors, and small Catholic presses. Passionate about poetry and drama.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiseblood Books
- Holy Heroes
- Sophia Institute Press
- Community Services of America at Good Will Publishers
- Youngstown State University
Meg
Philadelphia, PA, USA
20+ yrs as a collaborative journalist/editor/poet, using candor and kindness to help writers win awards + publish their poetry + nonfiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Music, Psychology, Biographies & Memoirs, Writing & Publishing, Nature, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Garden Design Magazine
- Women's Health magazine
- Rathalla Review
- Rosemont College





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