Hire Developmental Editors near Philadelphia
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Hire top professional developmental editors in Philadelphia. Refine your book's content in three easy steps: sign up, upload your project brief, and request quotes from professionals of your choice!
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Psychology, Philosophy
Philadelphia, PA, USA
With an MFA in CWR, an MA in publishing, and 3 years experience in a publishing house, I'm excited to use my skills to help craft your WIP!
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Historical Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Social & Family Issues
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Traditionally published middle grade author with experience editing, mentoring (Pitch Wars), teaching, coaching, and brainstorming.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Queer Latine editor, lit agent, and sensitivity reader w/ years of experience in literary fiction, women's/upmarket fiction, kidlit, etc.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I've edited 50+ nonfiction books for Big 5 publishers, focusing on entertainment/pop-culture, sports, humor, and memoir. Let's collaborate!
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review
Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Sports & Outdoors, Children’s Non-Fiction
Philadelphia, PA, USA
20 yrs journalist + editor for top publications. MFA poetry/nonfiction. I shoot straight + I'm kind. My clients win awards + sell books.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Music, Psychology, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Developmental editor; 30+ years of commercial publishing experience; specializing in self-help, memoir, and unusual fiction. Let's talk!
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Editor specializing in health education, African-American life, Womanist studies, and Black theology. More than 20 years of experience.
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Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, African American Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Inspirational
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