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Erin
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Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
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
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
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Angela
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Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
- New York Book Editors
Brooke
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New York, NY, United States
Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Penguin Random House
- Sterling Publishing
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
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
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Tracy
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Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Maya
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Charlotte, NC, United States
From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
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
Kelly
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Springfield, OR, USA
I invest my experience in editing your book and show you how to write tighter while retaining your voice. It’s still your story—only better!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Time Travel Romance, Dark Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Wild Rose Press
Alison
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with years of experience in contemporary fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy. I especially love working on middle grade and YA books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- ABRAMS
- Scholastic
- Sourcebooks
- Astra
Sirah
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Boston, MA, USA
Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Robin
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New York, NY, USA
A New York-based developmental editor, proofreader, and writing coach with over twenty years of experience in fiction for all ages!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
Julie
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Yarmouth, Maine, USA
With 16 years of experience as a book editor, I specialize in shaping picture books and middle-grade novels at all stages of development.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge
- Simmons University, Center for the Study of Children's Literature
Miriam
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New York, NY, USA
Literary agent with 20+ years of experience in NY helping authors hone their work, resulting in numerous NYT bestsellers for debut writers.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Irene Goodman Literary Agency
- Codex Literary
Julie
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
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
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