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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
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
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
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Teresa
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Annapolis, MD, USA
Former writer-editor for Time-Life Books and English professor with a heart for helping first-time authors communicate clearly.
Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Howard University
- Time-Life Books
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
Jody
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Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Knowledgeable editor with experience in traditional publishing (50+ nonfiction books). Master's degree in bioethics and humanities.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cavendish Square and Rosen Publishing
Sarah
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Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
Efficient, thorough, and highly experienced editor with freelance and in-house background in educational publishing.
Genres: Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Career Guides, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Proof Positive/Farrowlyne Associates
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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
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
Dan
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New York, NY, USA
Personable and experienced editor of nonfiction with a long list of titles for the world's best publishers.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Entertainment, Education & Reference, Children’s Non-Fiction, Art, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Rizzoli International Publications
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
Shannon
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Arlington, VA, USA
Meticulous development editor with a Master's from Harvard in Learning Design. A focus on nonfiction and academic writing.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Anthologies, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Pearson
- Curriculum Associations
- Elsevier – Science & Technology Books, Academic Press
- Self-employed
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
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)
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
Mikola
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New York, NY, USA
25+ years as editor, copy editor, and proofreader on book projects. My priority: shaping the work so your voice and storytelling shines.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Pearson Education/ Longman Publishers
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan)
- 7 Stories Press
- GS Sharpe Communications
Mariah
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Plymouth, CT, USA
Nonfiction developmental editor and copy editor specializing in Christianity, spirituality, parenting, self-help, and wellness.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Parenting & Families, Inspirational, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Operando
- Callisto Media
- BookComp
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