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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
Rachel
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Albuquerque, NM, USA
I am a writer, a life-long educator, and an editor who works to help other writers find their voice.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Narrative Magazine
- Antioch Review
- Antioch College
Nitza
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced copy editor and proofreader for psychology, business and management texts. Seven years experience at Springer.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Springer
- NYU School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
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Erik
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
From the minutiae of copy editing to the development of craft and style, I will help take your writing to the next level.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sarah Lyn
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor with 10+ years of experience at publishers + lit mags. Here for your stories, essays, novels, memoirs, and hybrid work!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Soft Skull Press
- Catapult Books
- Catapult (magazine)
- Penguin Random House
- Publishers Weekly
- Self-employed
- The Rumpus
- The Rumpus
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.
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.
Meg
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Portland, OR, USA
Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with twenty years of experience working on literary fiction.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tin House Books
- Tin House magazine
- Literature and Medicine
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David
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Reedsy editor specializing in SF, horror, crime, lit, and short stories. I have many repeat clients because I help you make an amazing book!
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Hearst Business Media
- Sleeping Giant
Constance
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Charlotte, NC, USA
Professional editor specializing in literary and historical novels, YA, and speculative fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Three Rooms Press
- Skyhorse Publishing
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
Jamie
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Yonkers, NY, USA
I am an experienced Senior Editor/Proofreader specializing in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
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
Sara
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Nashua, NH, USA
Flexible, fierce, efficient editor with decades of experience in editing everything from horror to science fiction to literary fiction.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Military Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Ascend Learning
- Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Self-employed
Kaitlin
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
A seasoned television executive bringing story development skills to a new space.
Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Short Story, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Medical Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- WV Entertainment
- Blondie Girl Productions
- CBS
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
Meghan
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Little Rock, AR, USA
Copy editor with a decade of experience in independent publishing. Let me help keep your reader focused on your story--not silly mistakes!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Braddock Avenue Books
- Bureau of Legislative Research
- iProv, LLC
Devon
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Destin, FL, USA
Editor with 12 years' experience in academic and general audience nonfiction for all ages, as well as fiction, picture books, and memoirs.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Gibbs Smith
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
- Self-employed
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