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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
Kathy
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San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
Chris
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Richmond, Indiana, USA
I'm an editor and proofreader who can help make your book just what you hoped it would be. I'm also a published author and fantastic uncle.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Sports & Outdoors, DIY & Crafts, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- DK Publishing
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons
- Harcourt Assessment
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Jesse
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New York, NY, USA
Editor-writer with 17 years of experience in educational publishing (Bedford/St. Martin's; McGraw-Hill), culture writing, and fiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan Higher Education)
- McGraw-Hill Higher Education
- Paste Magazine
Jessica
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Bend, OR, USA
25 years in publishing, PhD-trained editor and historian helps turn your manuscript into a compelling, reader-ready book.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Literary Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Central Oregon Community College
- Self-employed
- Playbill
- Penguin Putnam
Andrea
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Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
I'm a creative, deadline-driven editor, proofreader, and QA specialist with 22 years' experience in publishing. My favorite vowel is Y.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elsevier, Inc.
- Independent Contractor
- Boulevard (literary magazine)
Aaron
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Ridgefield, WA, USA
Development editor, copy editor, proofreader, writer. Ten years' experience with major publishers of education and ELT content.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, ELT, Anthologies, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance
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Ariel
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Chattanooga, TN, USA
Development and acquisitions editor with 10 years' experience in nonfiction publishing working with bestselling authors.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Inspirational, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Corwin
- Self-employed
Michelle
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Orange, CA, USA
Specializing in nonfiction books for both children and adults, I am a friendly and easygoing editor excited to work with you!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Parenting & Families, Writing & Publishing, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Ballard & Tighe, Publishers
- Entrepreneur Press
Kate
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Cleveland, OH, United States
Versatile, collaborative nonfiction editor with a master's degree in creative writing and seven years' experience editing education books.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Solution Tree Press
Jana
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New York, NY, USA
Seasoned content editor specializing in many areas of nonfiction, dedicated to working closely with authors to produce exceptional content
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and History.
Work experience:
- Ethics & International Affairs
- Self-employed
Carrie
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Orlando, FL, USA
I work on inspirational (mind/body/spirit), as well as fiction and non-fiction for kids. Worked at Hallmark and Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Hallmark Cards, Inc.
- Self-employed
Julia
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Berkeley, CA, United States
NYT-bestselling author, book reviewer, and editor. I've helped dozens of clients get published in small and large presses. I love what I do.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Los Angeles Times
- El Financiero de Mexico
- Wired News
- The New York Times
- Stanford University
Alexis
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Cambridge, MA, USA
I am a freelance editor specializing in narrative nonfiction. I offer developmental and line editing for essays, books, and proposals.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Agriculture, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Beacon Press
- Grub Street Inc.
- Kneerim & Williams Literary Agency
- Boston College
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
Claire
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New York, NY, USA
I'm a developmental editor with 11 years of experience at W. W. Norton. I focus on nonfiction projects and textbooks about writing.
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- W. W. Norton
Bruce
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Astoria, NY, USA
Higher education editor with 30+ years of experience (both in-house and freelance) developing texts in the humanities and social sciences.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin company
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