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Allison
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Detail-driven, dedicated editor (for 15+ years) with a passion for helping writers of literary fiction bring their work to the next level,
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- MFA Program, Butler University
Roxane
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
With a knack for story wrangling, I’ll partner with you to bring your characters and cozy mystery to life. 25+ years’ experience.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- C&T Publishing
- John Wiley & Sons
Jan Lynn
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Experienced nonfiction freelance editor with 25 years of editorial experience working in the computer, new age, and health/well-being realm.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, New Age, Technology, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Alpha Books (a division of Penguin Random House/DK)
- D&G Limited
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Nora
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United States
Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Kate
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Cleveland, OH, United States
Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Solution Tree Press
Steven
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Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
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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Andrea
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Birmingham, United States
Editor and food writer with over 10 years of experience creating cookbooks on a wide range of cooking subjects.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Time Inc Books
Julie
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New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Emily
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New York, United States
Bestselling nonfiction book editor. Formerly at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Callisto Media.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, Macmillan
- Portfolio/Sentinel/Current, Penguin Random House
Aja
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Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Marcy
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Montclair, NJ, United States
I am a published novelist. I want you to become one, too. I specialize in literary fiction, YA, women's fiction, thrillers and memoir.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Knopf
- Dow Jones
- About.com
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
Julia
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Charleston, SC, United States
Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The History Press
- Newgen KnowledgeWorks
- Amnet
Kelly
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Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Estelle
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New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- 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
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