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Julie
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New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Tracy
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Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Steven
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Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
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Amanda
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Oakland, CA, USA
Experienced copyeditor + publishing professional with over ten years of multi-genre work. I prioritize partnership, quality, and kindness 📚
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Michigan Publishing, University of Michigan Library
- The MIT Press
- Self-employed
- California Digital Library
- Pleaides: Literature in Context
Mayada
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New York, NY, USA
Editor of prize-winning literary fiction. Formerly at Bloomsbury Publishing. Arabic-to-English translator.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Qatar Foundation (BQFP)
- Self-employed
Edie
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Tucson, AZ, USA
Travel editor at Fodor's, Frommer's, and Rough Guides, memoir and food writing aficionado, love to nurture good writing in all genres.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Writing & Publishing, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Madden Preprint Media
Elizabeth
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Apex, NC, USA
Versatile, collaborative fiction and nonfiction editor with 20 years of experience. Published short story and essay writer.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Education & Reference, Women's Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Rambler Magazine
- Westchester Publishing
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Warren
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New York, NY, USA
PhD with 15+years as editor and proofreader for nonfiction and plays. Author of three successful books and four plays.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Plays & Screenplays, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- The Gershman Y
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
- Association for Jewish Studies
John
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Jamestown, NY, USA
I work with poetry, memoir, and literary fiction. I'll help you find your extraordinary point-of-view and the music of your voice.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mt. San Antonio College
- Self-employed
- Various Colleges and Universities
Michael
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Baltimore, MD, USA
Independent publisher and freelance editor. I love working with authors at every stage of a book.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mason Jar Press
Ellen
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Estero, FL, USA
I am an editor with decades of experience developing books for the education market. My special interest is editing children's books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scott, Foresman and Company
David
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Durham, NC, USA
15+ years editing for an award-winning literary magazine. I help writers shape their work with clarity and care.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Sun magazine
Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- McSweeney's
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Self-employed
Jules
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Cincinnati, OH, USA
I have 21 years of experience and specialize in YA/MG, lit fic, LGBTQ+, women's fiction, memoirs, and authenticity reads. Tell me about you!
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Northlich
- Self-employed
Deirdre
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Casper, Wyoming, USA
Trusted. Tested. True to you. I'll help you take your book from first draft to press-ready!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Travel, and Cultural & Ethnic.
Work experience:
- The Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism (Formerly Dart Society)
- Casper Star-Tribune
- Self-employed
Tom
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Chicago, IL, USA
Bring the power of my decades of editing experience to your manuscript. Special expertise in copy editing and proofreading. No AI, please.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Nieman Inc
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Self-employed
- McDougal Littell / Houghton Mifflin
- John Hope Community Academy / Chicago Public Schools
- World Book Inc.
David
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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
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