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Madison

Madison

Chicago, IL, USA

Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.


Work experience:

  • Albert Whitman & Company
  • Albert Whitman & Compaby
  • C&T Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Young Adult

Danielle

Danielle

Chicago, IL, USA

Developmental Editor with 15+ years of experience from every side of publishing and the marketplace knowledge to make your book shine.


Work experience:

  • Sourcebooks, Inc.
  • Self-employed
  • Fresh Fiction
  • Anderson's Bookshop

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, Paranormal Romance

Lizzie

Lizzie

Chicago, IL, USA

Nimble, warm, and energetic literary editor with 10 years' experience shepherding projects from manuscript to award-winning finished book.


Work experience:

  • Coffee House Press
  • Transit Books
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction

Andrea

Andrea

Chicago, IL, USA

I'm a children's book editor with nearly a decade of experience, focusing on social-emotional learning, multiculturalism, and diversity.


Work experience:

  • Beaming Books/1517 Media
  • Albert Whitman & Company

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holiday, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult

Joe

Joe

Chicago, IL, USA

Fast. Friendly. Experienced. Thorough. I'm here to help you be your best. Sample edits available.


Work experience:

  • Solution Tree Press
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Literary Fiction

Don

Don

Chicago, IL, USA

I do developmental editing in social science and the humanities. From first drafts through to publication, I like helping scholars succeed.


Work experience:

  • CEMSE, University of Chicago
  • University of Chicago Press
  • Self

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs

Bibiana

Bibiana

Chicago, IL, USA

Highly detailed freelance editor with 9 years of professional publishing experience in fiction and nonfiction. I'd love to read your work!


Work experience:

  • Macmillan Publishers
  • University of Wisconsin Press

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Themes & Motifs, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Marah

Marah

Washington, DC, United States

Incisive editor and collaborative, results-oriented project manager of health, food, and lifestyle books


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
  • Scribner

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

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