The best developmental editors for hire near Philadelphia

Rose

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Book doctor, editor, researcher. I love romance and historical fiction! (Areas of expertise: Regency, queer, Revolutionary War, Jewish.)

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Holly

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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I specialize in history and topics in the humanities. I have a PhD in History. Worked at Wiley and Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Chestnut Hill College
• University of Delaware
• Susquehanna University

Benjamin

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Developmental editor with 10+ years in publishing, providing honest, actionable feedback to help manuscripts reach their full potential.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Apocalypse Party Press

Peggy

Philadelphia, United States

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Cookbook/nonfiction editor, writer & project manager w/ 20+ yrs in publishing. Also offering recipe development and testing.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self Employed
• Clarkson Potter/Random House

Eric

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Traditionally published middle grade author with experience in editing, mentoring, teaching, coaching, and brainstorming.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Highlights Foundation

Maxwell

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Experienced developmental and copy editor specializing in non-fiction and academic books. Precise, comprehensive edits preserving voice.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Architecture, Nature, Antiques & Collectibles, Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, and Home & Garden.

Work experience:

• Schiffer
• University of Pennsylvania

Larissa

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Book editor, literary agent, and authenticity reader with a decade of making genre fiction and craft shine. LGBTQ+ & BIPOC-inclusive.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Coming of Age, Women's Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Dottir Press
• Self-employed
• Tessera Editorial
• Hub City Press
• Jill Grinberg Literary Management
• Azantian Literary Agency

Shannon

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Book editor & publishing strategist with 25 years' experience transforming important ideas and stories into award-winning, bestselling books

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Wharton School Press
• Self-employed

Nora

United States

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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.

Jess

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Award-winning, broad-ranging editor of fiction and nonfiction, specializing in helping you turn your weirdest ideas into fully-fledged work.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Quirk Books
• Electric Literature

Chris

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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I am an expert in genre fiction, with years of experience evaluating short fiction. I want your wildest stories to find a published home.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Clarkesworld Magazine
• Geekadelphia

Jesse

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Prose stylist and rhetorician bridging the gap between "that book was...interesting" and "that was a good read."

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• aha! Process, Inc.
• Northern Illinois University

Julia

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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7+ years experience teaching writing and editing client manuscripts. I'm also the author of the YA novel THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Author Accelerator
• Blue Stoop

Christine

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Copy editor and proofreader for books on fitness and health, from training to memoir. I want to help your book be the best it can be.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Horizons: The Journal of the College Theology Society

Ann

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Former NYTimes bestselling Penguin Random House Senior Editor specializing in Memoir, Self-Help, and Health/Lifestyle.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Travel.

Work experience:

• The Doubleday Publishing Group/Penguin Random House LLC
• Broadway Books/Random House, Inc.
• Self-Employed

Chris

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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More than 20 yrs experience in nonfiction book editing. Topics include leadership, sustainability, health and wellness, and more!

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Soundview Executive Book Summaries
• SMG France
• Ideas for Leaders, Ltd.

Eric

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• P.S. Literary
• Arcadia University
• Neighborhood Literary