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Eliza
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Maplewood, NJ, United States
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
Gene
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Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
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
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Nevin
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Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University
Kathryn
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Chicago, United States
Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- The Purcell Literary Agency
- Entangled Publishing
- Author Claudia Gray
Rachel
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New York, United States
Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
- Self-employed
Kate
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Baltimore, United States
Former S&S editor w/20 years of experience editing NYT bestselling & award-winning authors such as Nova Ren Suma & Kekla Magoon.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Children's Books
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Julia
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Charleston, SC, United States
Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The History Press
- Newgen KnowledgeWorks
- Amnet
Laura
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New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
Estelle
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New York, United States
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
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!
Jenn
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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
Lynne
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Spring, TX, USA
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of children's books, and I love working with writers to make their manuscripts as strong as can be!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- self-employed
Jim
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Perry Hall, MD, United States
Crafting a work of fiction is a gloriously arduous process. With over twenty years of experience at one of the big NYC houses, I can help.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Random House
Monica
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Montclair, NJ, USA
Big-picture, market-aware editorial guidance and publishing advice from a literary agent with 15+ years experience.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Cultural & Ethnic, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Montclair State University
Colin
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Happy Valley, OR, USA
I'm a publishing consultant with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry as an acquiring editor. I'm also an agented writer.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- National Council of Teachers of English
- International Society for Technology in Education
David
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New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Editorial Director with 14+ years of publishing experience in trade nonfiction and fiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Children's, Humor & Comedy, Mystery & Crime, Sports & Outdoors, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- FalconGuides
- Self-employed
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