The best developmental editors for hire near Washington

Erin

Vancouver, Washington, USA

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Experienced editor of memoir, self-help, alternative spirituality & holistic wellness. Book coach for soul-centered entrepreneurs. NO AI.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Laura

Washington, DC, USA

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Former St. Martin's Press Editor. Developmental and Line Editor. Proofreader. Chocoholic.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• St. Martin's Press
• Self-employed

Marissa

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Children’s book editor who will guide you in crafting the story you want to tell with a tailor-made revision plan. 11+ years experience.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Editorial
• Greenhouse Literary Agency
• Self-employed

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

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24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
• Open Books: A Poem Emporium
• Killer Visual Strategies
• Various magazines
• The Kentucky Standard
• Sarabande Books
• Entre Ríos Books

Holly

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Macmillan Education

Emily

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books

Angela

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Former National Geographic Kids children's book editor who specializes in highly visual nonfiction children's books. 9+ years of experience.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• National Geographic Kids

Jenn

Leawood, KS, United States

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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

Julie

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Former senior editor at Little, Brown with 19+ years' experience editing acclaimed and bestselling books for children and young adults

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, New Adult, Young Adult, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers

Stephen

Maplewood, United States

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Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of. No AI.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Avon Books
• Wiley
• Amacom
• Thomas Dunne Books

Kevin

Olympia, Washington, USA

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Pacific Northwest editor. Fan of literary fiction, CNF deep dives, and crime thrillers. Eager to work in service of your manuscript!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

• Latah Books
• Willow Springs Books
• Dev Spotlight
• New England Review
• Eastern Washington University Writers' Center

Estelle

New York, United States

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Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Self-employed

Jim

Tigard, OR, United States

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An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Kirkus Media, LLC
• Hachette Book Group
• Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
• DC Comics

Sandra

Omaha, United States

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Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

• Southeast Community College
• Self-employed
• Metropolitan Community College

Eliza

Maplewood, NJ, United States

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I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• Diversion Books
• Self-employed
• Leigh Feldman Literary
• The Bent Agency
• Callisto Media
• Rebel Girls

Katie

New Haven, United States

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I'm a versatile, seasoned editor who can edit in a variety of genres, from outdoor adventure to family-friendly topics and nature to DIY.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Globe Pequot Press (FalconGuides)
• Globe Pequot
• Taunton Press

Holly

Springfield, United States

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Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing, Ltd
• Self-employed
• Mundania Press
• Lyrical Press