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Allyson
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Professional copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years of experience working on fiction, narrative nonfiction, and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Parenting & Families, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Overlook Press
- Grand Central Publishing
- DC Comics
Parisa
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all fiction genres. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Simon & Schuster
Michele
New York, United States
Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Erica
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
Fran
New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Jessica
Sacramento, CA, USA
Experienced editor working with top publishers and bestsellers, including HTTYD and R.L. Stine. Let's make your manuscript even better!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Insight Editions
- Working Partners Ltd
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Folio Literary Management
- Upstart Crow Literary
- Self-employed
Carrie
Orlando, FL, USA
I work on inspirational (mind/body/spirit), as well as fiction and non-fiction for kids. Worked at Hallmark and Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Hallmark Cards, Inc.
- Self-employed
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Stephanie
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader, specializing in romance & fantasy genres. Let's polish your story to be its best version!
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- US Army/US Space Force
Marissa
New York, NY, USA
Veteran editor, agent, game developer. Making stories sharper and intelligent people more intelligible for over a decade in NYC publishing.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Technology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Curious Minds Literary Agency
- Basic Books, Hachette
- Wiley
- Tapas Entertainment, Inc.
Nancy
Los Angeles, CA, USA
I have content edited, copy edited and proofread a variety of book genres including thrillers, romance, comedic, and contemporary fiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- MCA Publishing Rights, Universal Studio
- Broadthink
- NCJ Publishing Services, a division of Creative Projects Group
Jamie
Northampton, MA, USA
Experienced copy editor and proofreader who has enhanced hundreds of novels, academic works, textbooks, viewbooks, art books, and more.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Prometric
- WEBS—America's Yarn Store
- The Bement School
- CAIA Association
- Smith College Office of College Relations
- Berkley
- Westchester Publishing Services
- Westmoreland Museum of American Art
- Bedford/St. Martin’s
- Green Pen Quality Assurance
- Chameleon Books
- Channing Bete Company
- Maine Authors Publishing
Duncan
Raleigh, NC, USA
Developmental editor, NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Hachette, contributing editor at Harper's, novelist (HarperCollins, 2027)
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Algonquin Books
- CraftBook Editorial
- Harper's Magazine
Keyren
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Expert romance editor and Harlequin alum, passionate about crafting compelling stories across genres. Let's bring your vision to life!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Independent Contractor
- Entangled Publishing
- Harlequin
J
New York, NY, USA
Creative (some say quirky), euphemistically detail-oriented (read: minutia-obsessed) editor ready to dive in and spin your words into gold.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Children's, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and Calendars.
Work experience:
- Rizzoli
- VanDam Inc.
- Independent K–12 school in New York
- Simon & Schuster
- HarperCollins
- Independent K-8 school in New York
Genevieve
Los Angeles, CA, USA
A friendly, easy-to-work-with editor and proofreader who will catch your mistakes, enhance your writing, and will also make you laugh.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Plays & Screenplays.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Holly
Lehi, UT, USA
Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* picture books, YA, and MG. Oh, and I'm nice!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Deseret Book Publishers
- Atlanta Relationship Institute
Sophia
New York City, NY, USA
I'm currently an editor at HarperCollins. I love working collaboratively with writers at all stages of the process!
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- The Paris Review
- Book Culture
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