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Steven
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Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
Rachel
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New York, United States
Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
- Self-employed
Jodi
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
Editor with an MFA and a lot of energy. I love to work in memoir, fiction, and humor. My forte: lean prose that moves.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Lauren
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Miami, FL, USA
My name is Lauren, and I help writers and authors of all backgrounds take their work to the next level. Let's work together!
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Nature, Home & Garden, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pineapple Press
- SAGE Publishing
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Don't Let Your Story Die Inside You. I'm an editor with 20+ years of experience, specializing in memoir, and I'm here to help.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- ServiceScape
- becker&mayer!/Quarto Publishing Group
- Writer's Digest
Jain
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Dallas, TX, USA
As a developmental editor, I make sure your text is organized, well thought out, consistent, accessible and enjoyable to read.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Photography, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Home & Garden, Philosophy, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Catherine J.
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Florence, OR, USA
Professional book editor and award-winning literary journalist with 35 years of crafting words that glow in the dark
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, New Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Publishing Editorial Services / Amazon CreateSpace
- Luminare Press
- Best Life Media Company
- Larson Newspapers, Sedona, Arizona
- The Sedona Observer
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Ann Howard
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Knoxville, TN, USA
Award-winning editor (17 years). Dev. Edits & Critiques for Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Hist. Fiction. Expert in trad publishing in today's market.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- self-employed
Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Ken
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced ms. editor who has worked with NYT bestselling authors of thrillers and romance. I'm also a published author and ghostwriter.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Legal Thriller, and Horror.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Taylor
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Ashland, VA, USA
Certified editor specializing in historical fiction, fantasy, sci-fi and mystery. I sharpen stories that blend the past, future and unknown.
Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Centrifolio, LLC
- Shirley & McVicker Public Affairs
Stacey
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Nampa, ID, USA
Developmental, copy editor, and publishing coach, who works with hundreds of motivated authors to produce professional and polished books.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Children's, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jessica
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Bend, OR, USA
25 years in publishing, PhD-trained editor and historian helps turn your manuscript into a compelling, professional, and excellent 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
Duncan
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Raleigh, NC, USA
Developmental editor, NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Hachette, contributing editor at Harper's, novelist (HarperCollins, 2027)
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Algonquin Books
- CraftBook Editorial
- Harper's Magazine
Geoffrey
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D.C., DC, United States
20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Self-employed
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
Lori
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Boston, MA, USA
Published author of six novels including ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, 2025). Query and fiction specialist. Grub Street instructor.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Grub Street
Stephanie
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor and published novelist with literary agency experience. Obsessed with the interplay of plot and character development.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Women's Fiction, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Elaine Koster Literary Agency
- Self-employed
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