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Mona
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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
Staci
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Raleigh, NC, USA
Your story matters. Literary editor with 10+ years in memoir, essays & poetry. I help writers bring honesty and craft to the page.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Sun Magazine
- NC State Magazine
- NC State University College of Design
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Broadside Literary Arts Magazine
- Northern Illinois University
- Sauk Valley Media
Kristen
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Boston, MA, USA
Editor with a passion for non-fiction and fiction alike. Previously at Howard Books and Atria Books, imprints of Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Howard Books, Simon & Schuster
- Self-employed
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Sarah
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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
JT
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New York, NY, USA
I love a good story. Insightful, congenial NYC-based editor of fiction and nonfiction, in both the literary journal and academic realms.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Epiphany Magazine
- River Styx
- The University of North Carolina Press
- WW Norton Co.
- Electric Literature
- Onion River Press
- University of Chicago Press
- Hay House
- Brazenhead Review
- Big Score Lit
Rebecca
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced, meticulous, and collaborative copy editor/proofreader with a YA/middle grade/kid lit focus (and a bad slash habit)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
- Scholastic Inc.
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
- TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.
Rachel
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San Diego, CA, USA
My favorite stories are mysteries, thrillers, romance, and historical fiction. Give me stories with grit, atmosphere, and a sense of place.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Romantic Suspense, Short Story, Christian Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Will Rogers Medallion Awards
- Wolfpack Publishing
- Kensington Publishing
- Roan & Weatherford Publishing, Hat Creek Imprint
- Imadjinn Awards
- Western Writers of America - Spur Awards
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Bethany
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Papercutz
- Rosen Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Bethany Bryan freelance
- Self-employed
Meg
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Portland, OR, USA
Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with over twenty years of experience working on literary fiction.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tin House Books
- Tin House magazine
- Literature and Medicine
Nicole
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New York, NY, USA
I'm a copy editor and proofreader with over eight years of experience for major book publishers, magazines, and digital publications.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Technology, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Adweek
- Best Lawyer
- Scholastic
Stephanie
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New York, NY, USA
Dedicated full-time and freelance editor, copy editor and proofreader with professional, creative publishing experience in numerous genres.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- The MIT Press
- Bedford/St. Martin's | Macmillan
- Publisher's Weekly
- Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC
- Page Street Publishing Co.
- Bedford/St. Martins | Macmillan
- Bedford St. Martin's | Macmillan
- Ploughshares
- Clarion, Boston University
- University Press of Florida
- First Second
- Scholastic
- Applewood Books
- Springer Nature
- Penguin Random House
- Inkyard Press/HarperCollins
Katie
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New York, NY, USA
Editor of award-winning literary fiction, crime fiction, and select memoir, formerly of Soho Press. Love working with first-time authors.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York University
- University of Maryland
- American University
- Soho Press
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
Amanda
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Oakland, CA, USA
Experienced copyeditor of 10+ years editing literary, scholarly, and children's lit. 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
Ashley
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Westchester, IL, USA
I work as Content Editor for an independent publisher and also as a freelance editor. I enjoy working with writers of all genres.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
Anne
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Croton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Visionary editor with a focus on literary fiction and expertise in literary magazines and independent publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, and Classics.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- A Public Space
- Words Without Borders
- Associate Editor / Assistant Editor
- Irene Skolnick Literary Agency
Molli
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Warren, NJ, USA
Critically acclaimed author. I specialize in picture books and YA/Adult romance/fantasy. I love making books shine!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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