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Claire
Kansas City, MO, USA
16+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wordfire Press
- The Wild Rose Press
- Entangled Publishing
Maria
Kansas City, MO, United States
Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Allison
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley
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Jon
Kansas City, MO, USA
Professional book editor and writer with a soft spot for non-fiction. I'm also a frequent traveler and (occasional) travel writer.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Geography, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Skyhorse Publishing
Howard
Traverse City, MI, USA
I specialize in editing fiction and nonfiction with Jewish themes, helping authors find their unique voices and craft compelling narratives.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Business & Management, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Alliance of Independent Authors
- Self-employed
- Foreword Reviews
- Vine Leaves Press
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Kate
New York City, NY, USA
Children's book editor of multiple NYT bestsellers (PB, MG, and YA) with 10+ years of experience - let me help you optimize your story!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Sourcebooks
- The Bent Agency
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Corinne
Boyne City, MI, USA
12 years of experience and over 250 books. Best-selling authors Juliette Cross, T.S. Joyce, and John Ellsworth. Kensington and Carina Press.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Carina Press
Diane
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
My sweet spot is MG and YA fiction. I'll help you find your story (ornery manuscripts don't scare me!) and figure out how to tell it.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Carol
New York City, NY, USA
Three decades as a top US nonfiction copy/line editor on business, management, leadership, tech, and design at HarperCollins and more.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Design, Technology, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Architecture.
Bev
New York City, NY, USA
NYT bestselling editor/ghost specializing in business, memoir, and self help. I help first time authors publish books that change the world
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ashley
Jersey City, NJ, USA
A supportive and collaborative editorial professional with 10+ years’ experience across print and digital—and a total bookworm.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Prairie Schooner, University of Nebraska
- History Press
- Publishers Weekly
- CreateSpace, an Amazon.com Company
- Milkweed Editions
- Yemassee Journal
- Self-employed
- Compose.ly
- Turner Publishing
- The Book Incubator
Karli
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
Matt
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Literary agent with 10+ years of experience in various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Tobias Literary Agency
- David Black Agency
- Aaron Priest Agency
- Charles River Labs
- Penguin Random House
- New Leaf Literary & Media
Melissa Ann
New York City, NY, USA
Former Senior Editor at Tor/Forge, edited award-winning & bestselling genre fiction for adult readers: sf/f, horror, mystery, thriller, etc.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Tor Books
- Berkley Publishing Group
Leslie
New York City, NY, USA
I'm an editor of award-winning children's books, with over twenty years of experience working on picture books, middle grade, and YA novels.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Freelance
Christopher
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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