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Bess

Bess

Denver, CO, USA

I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.


Work experience:

  • Bess Vanrenen
  • Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
  • Orison Books
  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
  • Fairchild Fashion Media

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction

Chelsey

Chelsey

Denver, CO, USA

I'm an experienced adult fiction and nonfiction editor, literary agent, marketer, and brand strategist.


Work experience:

  • Crooked Lane Books
  • Keen Editorial and Literary Services
  • Skyhorse Publishing
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Copps Literary Services

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences

Gretel

Gretel

Denver, CO, USA

Developmental editor and copyeditor of mind-body-spirit nonfiction. Edited 125+ books published by trade publishers and NYT bestsellers.


Work experience:

  • gretelhakanson.com
  • New Harbinger Publications
  • Sounds True
  • Yudelson Associates

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, New Age, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Sports & Outdoors

Ryan

Ryan

Denver, CO, USA

Independent music journalist. Editor for Bloomsbury. Author of the 33 1/3 book on The National's 'Boxer'.


Work experience:

  • Bloomsbury Publishing
  • TIDAL
  • TuneIn
  • PopCult Worldwide
  • Mini Music Critic
  • 'Place in Sound' Podcast

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment, Art, Travel, History

Brooke

Brooke

Denver, United States

Experienced (9+ yrs in-house, 16+ yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copyediting.


Work experience:

  • Chicago Review Press
  • Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
  • Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
  • Word Hawk Editing, LLC

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction

Renee

Renee

Denver, Colorado, USA

I coach big ideas and shape content to make an impact. My sweet spot is nonfiction developmental editing for sports and health/wellness.


Work experience:

  • VeloPress

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Health & Wellbeing, Biographies & Memoirs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Peggy

Peggy

Philadelphia, United States

Editor, writer, and publishing consultant specializing in cookbooks and other illustrated lifestyle/craft book categories.


Work experience:

  • Self Employed
  • Clarkson Potter/Random House

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Weddings, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference

Amy

Amy

Denver, CO, USA

Storytelling is my life! I'm an editor and published author with 25+ years of experience. Let me help you bring your stories to life.


Work experience:

  • WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
  • St. Mary's High School

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction

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