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Glenn
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Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Andrea
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Collaborative and developmental nonfiction editor with an eye for the big picture, as well as the details, and 25 years in publishing.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Darcy
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Boulder, Colorado, USA
Picturebook and children's literature expert with 8+ years of experience editing and reviewing books for Scholastic and HMH.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Editorial Manager
- The Pratt Institute
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- School of Botanical Art and Illustration
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Alice
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Alice Crider is an author coach and a freelance editor with 20+ years of experience in book publishing.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- David C Cook
- WordServe Literary
- WaterBrook Press
Sandy
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Vail, Colorado, USA
Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Karli
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Clarksville, TN, United States
Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Christopher
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Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
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Abby
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Portland, United States
Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Disney-Hyperion
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
Lindsay
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New Jersey, United States
I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
- Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
- Candlewick Press
- Borders Books and Music
- Verily Magazine
Perrin
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Chicago, IL, United States
Cookbooks are my specialty—books I have edited have won or been finalists for James Beard, IACP, and Gourmand awards.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Economics, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Agate Publishing
- Self-employed
Brittany
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Rye, United States
Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
- Book Passage Bookstore
- Saint Mary's College of California
- MARY: A Journal of New Writing
- The Music Hall
Anne
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New York, United States
Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
- Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
- Library Journal
- Freelance
Brooke
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New York, NY, United States
Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Penguin Random House
- Sterling Publishing
Jenn
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Leawood, KS, United States
I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
Ronit
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Detroit, MI, United States
Developmental editor with 10+ years' experience at Doubleday. Honest, detailed, supportive. Book club fiction, literary fiction & memoir.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Coming of Age, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House Inc.
- Random House Inc.
- Detroit Metro Times
- The Daily Orange (Syracuse University)
Fran
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New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
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