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Geoffrey
D.C., DC, United States
20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Self-employed
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
Christy
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)
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
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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
Joey
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
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
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)
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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
Barry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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