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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
Sally
Atlanta, GA, USA
Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Udemy
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
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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
Abbey
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Flexible, intuitive editor with eight years' experience in Christian fiction and nonfiction. Previously a Proverbs 31 editor (Lysa T)!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Proverbs 31 Ministries
- Apex CoVantage
- Pique Publishing, Inc.
- Self-employed
Sheryl
Forest, Virginia, USA
Editor of published fiction and nonfiction books with more than 35 years' journalism experience. I also mentor new writers.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- World Help
- International Mission Board
Jenna Love
Nashville, TN, USA
With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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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
Glenys
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- United Methodist Church
- Self-employed
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
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)
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
Melody
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
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
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
Deborah
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
Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
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
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