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Casey 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Developmental editor/copy editor/proofreader with 7+ years of experience. Specializing in memoirs and self-help, but open to all genres.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Amy 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Children's Books
  • Stony Brook University
  • Studio Goodwin Sturges
  • Self-employed

Nicole 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Thorough, collaborative, experienced. I specialize in developmental and substantive editing of non-fiction, educational, and tech material.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Engineering, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Technology, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • O'Reilly Media
  • Pearson

Katie 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Award-winning, book-loving developmental editor with 25 years of experience, looking for projects in need of a firm hand and keen eye.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, History, Political Science & Current Affairs, Economics, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Oklahoma University Press
  • Random House, Inc (Bantam Books, Random House, and Doubleday)

Steven P. 5 star rating

Saint Louis, MO, USA

Motivated, versatile editor with many years of experience in book publishing. Ph.D. in U.S. History (specialties: religion and politics).

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Oxford University Press, University of Pennylvania Press, and other publishers

Kim 5 star rating

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

20+ years of writing, editing, and coaching experience, I'll bring out the very best in your writing. Skilled. Confident. Caring.

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

  • kn literary arts
  • The Associated Press
  • Gingko Press
  • Prosperity Fund
  • Self-employed

Zoe 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

An editor with experience at publishers large and established to small and indie. Let's collaborate on the publishing journey best for you.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lion Forge
  • Workman Publishing
  • Amphorae Publishing Group

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Karli 5 star rating

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

Christopher 5 star rating

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

Abby 5 star rating

Portland, United States

Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins
  • Disney-Hyperion
  • Scholastic
  • Self-employed

Perrin 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, United States

Cookbooks are my specialty—books I have edited have won or been finalists for James Beard, IACP, and Gourmand awards.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Economics, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Agate Publishing
  • Self-employed

Lindsay 5 star rating

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

Jenn 5 star rating

Leawood, KS, United States

I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Rebecca 5 star rating

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

Kate 5 star rating

St Paul, MN, USA

Experienced children’s literature editor and writer, specializing in science, history, and biography

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bellwether Media
  • Magers & Quinn Booksellers
  • Multnomah Education Service District Outdoor School
  • Grinnell College
  • Portland Monthly Magazine

Fran 5 star rating

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

Brittany 5 star rating

Rye, United States

Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.

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

Work experience:

  • Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
  • Book Passage Bookstore
  • Saint Mary's College of California
  • MARY: A Journal of New Writing
  • The Music Hall

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