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Ginny 5 star rating

Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA

I'm an experienced editor and award-winning author who understands the elements of a manuscript that engage and hold readers' attention.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • 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

Christy 5 star rating

Warminster, PA, USA

Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • M*Modal
  • BroadStreet Publishing Group
  • Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
  • Revell (Baker Publishing Group)

Emily 5 star rating

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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

Kami 5 star rating

Provo, UT, USA

I specialize in clean historical and contemporary romance, suspense, and Christian nonfiction for Latter-day Saints.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Covenant Communications
  • Brief Media
  • Eschler Editing
  • Self-employed

Emily 5 star rating

Salina, KS, USA

Copy editor with ten years of experience editing religious books, memoirs, academic texts, and children's books for two major publishers

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Concordia Publishing House
  • Rowman & Littlefield

Lisa 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Twenty-five years of freelance editing experience serving clients including Baker Academic, Lexham/Faithlife, Eerdmans, and Zondervan.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Joey 5 star rating

Greenville, South Carolina, USA

8 years at a Christian educational publisher (editor, then editorial manager). I'll help you be clearer and more engaging with your writing!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children's, Education & Reference, Music, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • BJU Press
  • Self-employed

Barry 5 star rating

Palm Harbor, FL, USA

Experienced book editor, specializing in spirituality, theology, history. Also interested in genre fiction. I love what I do.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Inspirational, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Liturgical Press

Caryn 5 star rating

Elmhurst, IL, USA

An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Christianity Today

Amy 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Editor with 5+ years of professional experience. I enjoy novels, mysteries, fantasy, YA/kids lit, and Christian fiction.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Xulon Press
  • Mill City Press
  • Self-employed
  • Fortress Press
  • University of Minnesota Press
  • Milkweed Editions

I am a fiction editor who specializes in Christian fiction. I love story and helping writers produce the book they envision.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Focus on the Family

Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Ghost Publishing
  • Xulon Press Publishing

Deborah 5 star rating

Batavia, IL, USA

I am an experienced book editor who loves children's books and fantasy fiction! I hold an MFA in writing from VCFA and a PhD in linguistics.

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

Work experience:

  • Tyndale House Publishers
  • Green Bottle Creative Services

Peter 5 star rating

Valley Center, CA, USA

Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • EA Books Publishing

Full-time editor and author coach, specializing in memoirs, nonfiction and fiction, esp. Christian contemporary and historical

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Redemption Press
  • Kregel
  • Our Daily Bread

Melody 5 star rating

Jacksonville, FL, USA

Award-winning author. DE for publishers of romance, inspirational, YA, MG, HF, and NF. Edited books for two authors who got TEDx Talks.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Mashups, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Brands Through Books
  • Clean Reads Publishing
  • Creator Institute
  • 5-Star rated

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