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Lindsay
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
Gina
Lonsdale, MN, USA
Former Capstone editor with 10 years of experience in fiction (specializing in science fiction and fantasy) and children's nonfiction.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Capstone
- South Central College
- Bethany Lutheran College
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Henderson Independent
- University of South Dakota
- Inkwell
- Meredith Corporation (now Dotdash Meredith)
Laura
Houston, TX, USA
The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Christian Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Lerner Publishing, Enslow Publishing, Pelican Publishing
- Self-employed
- Lone Star College and Home Run Ministries
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Ginny
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
Adrienne
Boston, MA, USA
Fast, friendly editor who is alarmingly fond of Dystopian novels. Also: Sci-fi, all Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, YA, Christian-yes, absolutely.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- SNHU
- Wheelock College
- Self-employed
Lissa Halls
Matthews, NC, USA
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
Emily
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
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Lindsay
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Collaborative and supportive dev. editor with numerous bestsellers in women's fiction & romance at Amazon, Guideposts, and Penguin.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Amazon
- Guideposts Books
- Penguin
Elizabeth
Tupelo, MS, USA
Provide personalized editorial services with collaborative approach, respecting the writer's voice, treating each book as if it were my own.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Christina
Charleston, SC, USA
15+ years' experience copyediting/proofreading fiction and editing nonfiction. Love thrillers and health and wellness. 300+ published books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- SmartBox Dental Marketing
- Turner Publishing Company
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- Pediatric Neurosciences, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin
Dori
Bend, OR, USA
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
Caryn
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
Mary
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Writing + story coach to hundreds of authors, I edit fiction, inspy non-fiction, + queries. Bestseller with 17+ years experience.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lisa
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
Peter
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
Jennifer
Yucaipa, California, USA
Developmental editor with over 19 years of experience specializing in Christian fiction and sweet romance in all forms. Worked at Zondervan.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Zondervan/HarperCollins
Esther
Mankato, MN, USA
I am a professional freelance editor specializing in working on Christian materials that serve the Church.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Concordia Publishing House
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