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Christa
Chicago, IL, USA
Development and copy editor working with NY publishers, bestselling/award-winning indie authors since 2011. Multi-published YA author.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing
- Editor Christa Désir
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction
MJ
Chicago, IL, USA
Experienced fiction editor with a strong eye for craft, a knack for detailed feedback, and the overall collaborative spirit of Ted Lasso.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction
Abby
Chicago, United States
I'm a literary agent who specializes in commercial/genre and literary fiction and select nonfiction (cooking, narrative)
Work experience:
- The Lark Group
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- Sourcebooks
- John Wiley & Sons
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense
Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
A former Hachette editor of SF/F, romance, and commercial fiction. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Work experience:
- Susan Barnes Editing
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense
Helena
Chicago, IL, USA
Nonfiction editor with indie in-house experience. Focused on social justice, art and design, and LBGTQ+ topics. Collaborative and curious.
Work experience:
- Schiffer Publishing
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Design, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Marya
Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago-based writer & editor with 20+ yrs experience. I get up to speed on new topics quickly and enjoy supporting writers.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Duncan Associates
- American Planning Association
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Design, Geography, Law, Transportation
Molly
Chicago, IL, USA
Editor skilled in Mystery and Romance. Deep experience in NYC trade and education publishing (Doubleday, Pearson). Also a published writer.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Pearson Education
- American Booksellers Association
- New York University
- Doubleday
- Jay Garon-Brooke Associates
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction
Alex
Chicago, IL, USA
I'm a freelance editor and writer, providing a full range of editorial services to authors and publishers for both fiction and nonfiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Self-employed
- Top Five Books
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences
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