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Jim
Tigard, OR, United States
An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Media, LLC
- Hachette Book Group
- Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
- DC Comics
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
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Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
Matt
Jersey City, NJ, USA
I'm a literary agent with more than a decade of experience in genres spanning science fiction/fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Tobias Literary Agency
- David Black Agency
- Aaron Priest Agency
- Charles River Labs
- Penguin Random House
- New Leaf Literary & Media
- The Rights Factory
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.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- BiblioCrunch
- Macmillan Children’s - Swoon Reads - Feiwel & Friends
- Union Square & Co.
- W. W. Norton
- N/A
- Random House—Schwartz & Wade
- Macmillan–Odd Dot Books
Stacy
Torrington, CT, USA
Editor of 100+ award-winning MG & YA fiction & nonfiction titles, excelling where literary & commercial fiction for young readers meet.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Children's, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Tu Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books
- Self-employed
- Mirrorstone, an imprint of Wizards of the Coast
- New York University
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Jamie
Yonkers, NY, USA
I am an experienced Senior Editor/Proofreader specializing in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
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.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Andrea
New York City, NY, USA
Editor with two+ decades of experience at both small and large (big five) publishers, specializing in YA, children's, and illustrated works.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Lion Forge Comics
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
Olivia
Oakland, CA, USA
Collaborative developmental editor with 10+ years of experience, specializing in comics/graphic novels, children's books, and memoirs.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- West Margin Press
- Image Comics
- Zest Books
- Self-employed
Patrick
Saint Paul, MN, USA
Accomplished writer/editor with 19+ years of progressive publishing experience focused on developmental editing & pitch consultation
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ten Speed Press / Penguin Random House
- Watson-Guptill Publications / Penguin Random House
- Oxford University Press
Rebecca
New York, NY, USA
Passionate and creative children's books editor with over 15 years experience (Hachette UK, Sourcebooks, Disney, and Chronicle Books).
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- GAKKEN Books
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Hachette Children's Books UK
- Chronicle Books
Mari
Good Thunder, MN, USA
Writer and editor with 15 years of experience in ed pub, with specializations in recipe/project books and graphic novels.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Historical Fiction, Entertainment, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Capstone Publishing
- Book Buddy Media
Heather
Cambridge, MA, USA
Children's media expert specializing in podcasts, screenplays, scripts for tv and audio, and middle grade, young adult and graphic novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House
- Audible
- Pippin Properties
Vanessa
New York, NY, USA
Editor at PRH with experience editing nonfiction, literary fiction, and graphic novels
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- SJGA
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.)
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Plays & Screenplays, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment
- Heroic Signatures
- Encyclopocalypse Publications
- Northampton Community College
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