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Ryan
Los Angeles, United States
Detail-obsessed proofreader and copyeditor with 20 years of Big Five and indie experience. Let’s polish your manuscript to perfection!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, Technothriller, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Penguin Group USA
- Phoenix Books
- Omnicom Production/Deutsch LA
- Self-employed
K.J.
Sheridan, WY, USA
Publisher, Executive Editor, and Consultant w/over 30 years experience shaping publishing/media projects in both fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cultural & Ethnic, Themes & Motifs, Photography, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Digital, Print, and Multimedia Publishing Company (Fiction/Non-Fiction)
Delia
Denver, CO, USA
In addition to her extensive experience in the New York publishing world, Delia has a keen eye for detail and an attuned ear to language.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Anthologies, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Melville House Publishing
- Restless Books
- Archipelago Books
- Hothouse Literary Journal
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- R. R. Donnelley
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James
Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
Copy editor with experience at multiple publishing agencies. Specializing in national security, foreign affairs, history and travel.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Travel, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Geography.
Work experience:
- Cognella Academic Publishing, 2013
- Georgetown University
- George Mason University, George Washington University
- Rutledge, Taylor and Francis Publishing
- Lynne Rienner Publishing
- Oxford Publishing
- Jones and Bartlett Publishing
- Reedsy
Gail Naron
New Orleans, United States
Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Economics.
Work experience:
- Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
- Jewish Communal Service Association
David
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
I'm a versatile editor, writer, copy editor, fact-checker, and proofreader with experience in all types of print and digital media.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Interlink Publishing
- Level All
- Indyweek.com
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Sarah
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Eagle-eyed former Bloomsbury editorial + production assistant with 10+ years experience in editing and proofreading fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bloomsbury Publishing
Glenn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Emma
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dedicated, creative editor with an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and years of experience at a top New York City literary agency.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- McCormick Literary
- The Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Atheneum (a division of Simon & Schuster)
Rachel
Woodstock, GA, USA
Energetic editor specializing in nonfiction, academic, and reference texts. A decade of experience with The New Press, PRO-ED, and more.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bookbright Media
- New South Journal
- Five Points
- Eudora Welty Review
- Self-employed
Helen
Lansdale, PA, USA
I shine in education/reference and in all kinds of history: European, US, local, & pop culture (especially film, television, rock and r&b).
Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Delaware County Library System
- TV Guide
Cassidy
New York, New York, USA
An editor at a Big 5 publisher with experience editing NYT bestsellers, specializing in adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Ursula
Cambridge, MA, USA
Published author and experienced editor, specializing in historical and literary fiction, biographies, and nonfiction in the humanities.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- GrubStreet Writing Center
- The Center for Asia Leadership Initiatives
- Embark: A Literary Journal for Novelists
Katie
New Orleans, LA, USA
Editor and political scientist with more than a decade of experience editing books and articles across the social sciences, law, and more.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Law, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Murphy Institute, Tulane University
- Self-employed
- Oxford University Press
- The Bayou Brief
- Tulane University
Matthew
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor, writing coach, and publishing consultant. First drafts through publication. 15+ years, 200+ manuscripts. New York.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lisa
Oakland, CA, USA
Editor/indexer (20y+) of award-winning nonfiction for major, indie, academic, and nonprofit publishers (e.g., Getty, NPS, Chronicle, PRH).
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Music.
Work experience:
- Heyday
- Self-employed
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