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Lee

Lee

Sacramento, CA, USA

I am comics. I am thematic storytelling. I am writing and editing with intention. I am the process that helps creators achieve their goals.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Themes & Motifs

Chris

Chris

San Diego, CA, USA

Hi, I'm a longtime comic-book/graphic novel editor and editorial director, with 15+ years experience in helping others build their worlds.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction

Samantha

Samantha

New York, NY, USA

I am an experienced trade and education Editor who has worked with NY Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus, and Mo Willems.


Work experience:

  • Macmillan Learning
  • BiblioCrunch
  • Macmillan Children’s - Swoon Reads - Feiwel & Friends
  • Union Square & Co.
  • W. W. Norton
  • N/A
  • Random House—Schwartz & Wade

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books

Caitlin

Caitlin

Sunderland, MA, USA

I love a good story! I specialize in writing and editing children's books and K-8 educational materials.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Center for Responsive Schools
  • Pioneer Valley Books
  • Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Writing & Publishing

Rick

Rick

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Developmental editor; 30+ years commercial publishing experience; currently taking only graphic novel/graphic nonfiction or prior clients.


Work experience:

  • Quirk Books
  • Self-employed
  • Insight Editions

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Science Fiction

Deeba

Deeba

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Senior editor with 10 years experience in publishing (Simon and Schuster, Disney). Specializes in picture books/MG/YA/graphic novels.


Work experience:

  • Simon & Schuster
  • Disney Publishing Group
  • The Bent Agency
  • Glasstown Entertainment

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction

Matt.

Matt.

New York City, NY, USA

Best-selling/award-winning editor specializing in genre fiction (horror, sci-fi, fantasy) and sequential art narrative (yup, comics.)


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment
  • Heroic Signatures
  • Encyclopocalypse Publications

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Plays & Screenplays, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Action & Adventure

Jamie

Jamie

Yonkers, NY, USA

I am an experienced Senior Editor/Proofreader specializing in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.


Work experience:

  • Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense

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