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Will T.

Chicago, United States

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Trusted copy editor and proofreader for fantasy, sci-fi, romance, mystery, suspense, and weird short stories.

Work experience:

• University of Iowa Press
• Kirkus Editorial
• American Literary Review
• Crab Orchard Review
• Berkley / Penguin Random House
• Scribe Media

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Short Story Fiction Romance Science Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Fantasy Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Young Adult Fantasy Young Adult

Jill W.

Chicago, United States

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Experienced developmental editor - I love all genres! Dedicated to assessing and improving manuscripts for readability and marketability.

Work experience:

• JWelsh Editorial and Writing Coaching
• Goodheart-Willcox Publishers
• University of Chicago Graham School

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Young Adult Fiction Humor & Comedy Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Computers & Internet Cultural & Ethnic Mystery & Crime Fantasy Self-help & Self-improvement Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense

Julie V.

Chicago, USA

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I'm a nonfiction copyeditor with 15 years' experience. You have the subject knowledge; let me help you make your book the best it can be.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• American Planning Association

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

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences Non-Fiction Architecture Design

Bailey F.

Chicago, IL, USA

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Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction and literary fiction with experience at Hachette, Melville House, and SAGE.

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Short Story Women's Fiction Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits Non-Fiction Health & wellbeing Self-help & Self-improvement Biographies & Memoirs

Amanda G.

Chicago, IL, USA

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Meticulous copy editor and proofreader with non-fiction trade experience—memoirs, oral histories, cookbooks, and more!

Work experience:

• Agate Publishing
• Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits Non-Fiction Biographies & Memoirs

Kendra M.

Chicago, IL, USA

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I specialize in non-fiction children's books and education/reference texts, so I know how and why we read–for learning or just plain fun!

Work experience:

• World Book, Inc.
• Norwood House Press
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
• Muntz Editorial Consulting, LLC

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Children's - Non-fiction Non-Fiction Education & Reference Earth & Space & Environmental Sciences Math & Science Life Sciences History Humanities & Social Sciences Career Guides

Ian M.

Chicago, IL, USA

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I am a published author, editor, and educator as well as a skilled listener able to convey writing concepts to writers of all skill levels.

Work experience:

• Columbia College Chicago
• TriQuarterly magazine, Northwestern University Press

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction Fiction Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction Historical Fiction Humor & Comedy Short Story Poetry Writing & Publishing History Humanities & Social Sciences

Kathryn S.

Chicago, United States

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Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks, Inc.
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• The Purcell Literary Agency
• Entangled Publishing
• Author Claudia Gray

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Young Adult Fiction Middle Grade Children's Parenting & Families Non-Fiction