Cozy Mysteries Developmental Editing Services

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Ann Leslie

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

Experienced editor and agent in women's fiction/romance/thriller. I have worked with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors as well as debut.


Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books
  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense

Sandra

Sandra

Port Hadlock, WA, United States

25+ years nurturing each writer’s unique voice. Bestselling clients published by Kensington, Berkley, etc. Specializing in series writers


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Writers' International Forum
  • BAE Information Systems Technology
  • Manufactured Homes Magazine
  • Crooked Lane Books

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Medical Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Military Science Fiction

Kevin

Kevin

Olympia, Washington, USA

Associate Editor at Latah Books. I edit crime, thriller, and literary fiction. I also love working on memoirs and PNW nonfiction.


Work experience:

  • Latah Books
  • Willow Springs Books
  • Dev Spotlight
  • New England Review
  • Eastern Washington University Writers' Center

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, Sports & Outdoors

MJ

MJ

Chicago, IL, USA

Fiction editor at top trade publisher with 8 years of experience editing debuts and bestsellers across genres - collaborative and kind!


Work experience:

  • Sourcebooks

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction

Megan

Megan

New York, NY, United States

Former Kensington editor with 15 years' experience, specializing in romance and mystery (adult and YA). Let's make your project shine!


Work experience:

  • Kensington Publishing
  • Harlequin
  • Kaplan
  • Megan Records Editorial

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Romantic Suspense

Kirsiah

Kirsiah

New York, NY, USA

Attentive editor with experience from several NYC publishers focusing on thriller, women's fiction, romance, YA, and middle grade fiction.


Work experience:

  • Hachette Book Group
  • Penguin Random House

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult

Michelle

Michelle

Minneapolis, MN, USA

YA and Mystery expert, savvy in both traditional and independent publishing. Encouraging, motivating and committed.


Work experience:

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • SW Content
  • Associated Press
  • Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Calendars, Non-Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Time Travel Romance, Romance, Travel, Time Travel, Science Fiction

Lynsey

Lynsey

Missoula, United States

(She/they.) Editor with 10+ years in-house and freelancing for Big 5 publishers and private clients across genres. Co-founder Oneshi Press.


Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
  • Fordham University Press
  • City College of New York
  • Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
  • WHACK! Magazine
  • Penguin Group (USA)
  • Lynsey G (sole proprietor)
  • Oneshi Press

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction

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