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Drew
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Nashville, TN, USA
Developmental editor at Penguin Random House specializing in Christian nonfiction, with 15+ years editing and assessing bestselling authors.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Lifeway Christian Resources
- Christianity Today
Jared
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Nashville, TN, USA
Editor with more than 15 years of experience. Specializes in Christian non-fiction, self-help and improvement, and biographies/memoirs.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HIM Publications
- Franklin Madison Group, LLC
- ACLJ
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
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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
Jenna Love
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Nashville, TN, USA
With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Arnie
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Kihei, HI, United States
I edit books on psychology, spirituality, social justice, and wellness. I've worked with Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy, and Jack Kornfield.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Koa Books
- Parallax Press
- Whole Earth Bookstore
Wayt
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Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
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Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
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
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
Jessica
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Jacksonville, United States
Award-winning freelance editor Jessica provides practical, marketable revision advice to clients on all six habitable continents.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- St. Martin's Press
- Fox Literary LLC
- Self-employed
Katie
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New York, NY, United States
Nonfiction editor with an intuitive knack for storytelling & published author who has seen the industry from every possible angle
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Amazon Publishing
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Book of the Month
- William & Park
- Audible
- Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Adaobi
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Bronx, NY, United States
I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Manuscript Coordinator
- Self-employed
- Hachette Book Group
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Apress
- Project Lead The Way
Stephanie
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Schwenksville, PA, United States
Editor, proofreader, reader. Wrangler of run-away trains of thought and foxhound puppies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Temple University Press
- Penn State Press
- ASTM International
- Self-employed
Doug
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Lago Vista, United States
Extensive experience with constructive editing and detailed proofreading for Manning Publications and interested in broader range of titles.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Countrywide Financial (now Bank of America)
- IBM Global Services
- Countrywide Home Loans (now Bank of America)
- IBM Advanced Technical Support
- IBM
- US Air Force
Nell
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
From bestselling business titles and cookbooks to academic manuscripts, I've helped authors polish their prose for more than 15 years.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Millionacres and The Motley Fool
- Bankrate
Joanna
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Oak Park, IL, United States
Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- The Parlor
- Literary Agency
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