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Kristin
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New York, NY, United States
Nearly ten years' experience in academic publishing. Two degrees from Oxford University and, yes, it looks just like Harry Potter.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Self-employed
- Cambridge University Press
- Springer Science and Business Media
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
Meredith
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Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
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Eliza
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Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
Natalie
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Havertown, PA, USA
I am a personable and experienced editor and book coach. I offer copyediting, proofreading, coaching, and developmental editing services.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Templeton Press
Chloe
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New York, NY, USA
A versatile book editor with over 12 years of experience, specializing in literary fiction, sci fi/fantasy, and mental health nonfiction.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Council on Foreign Relations
- Lynn Franklin & Associates
- Callisto Media
- Wiley
- Self-employed
- Flashpoint
J Kent
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Corpus Christi, TX, USA
I have spent my career working with authors in nonprofit, scholarly, and educational realms to help them achieve their publishing goals.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, Economics, Music, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Texas State Historical Association
- Arizona State University
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Joey
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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
Marta
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Denver, CO, USA
Marta loves to take a concept and help craft it into a spellbinding book that excites and informs its readers.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Morton Publishing Company
- Fulcrum Publishing Company
Barry
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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
I have written and edited thousands of grant proposals and have also written and edited books and articles primarily about American Indians.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Photography, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Dan
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Penn Valley, CA, United States
Formerly of Random House, I’m a bibliophile and veteran editor with 30+ years of experience editing non-fiction for major book publishers.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, Entertainment, Education & Reference, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Random House
- Prima Publishing
- Academic Press, Inc., A Division of Harcourt Brace & Company
Holly
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Shauna
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San Antonio, TX, USA
Driven to refine, my vision and experience will polish your words to shine.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Zondervan Publishing House
Conrad
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I am a developmental and copy editor/proofreader for Soho Press among other publishers, as well as a script reader in Los Angeles.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Karrin
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
Editorial professional for 12+ years, specializing in educational content and personal nonfiction. You write. I polish. You shine.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Weber Shandwick
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- AuntMinnie.com
Holly
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I specialize in history and topics in the humanities. I have a PhD in History. Worked at Wiley and Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Chestnut Hill College
- University of Delaware
- Susquehanna University
Jennifer
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Memphis, TN, USA
I'm a skilled editor with a passion for all things written.
Genres: Themes & Motifs, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Political Science & Current Affairs, Anthologies, and Classics.
Work experience:
- Digital Press
- Nutritional Outlook magazine
- Macmillan Higher Education
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