The best historical fiction book developmental editing services

Mary-Theresa

New York, United States

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Award winning editor with 25+ years in traditional publishing. Specializing in genre fiction. Looking to help make good stories well told.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Harlequin

Julia

Berkeley, CA, United States

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NYT-bestselling author and editor. I've helped dozens of clients write their books and get published. I'd love to work with you!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Los Angeles Times
• El Financiero de Mexico
• Wired News
• The New York Times
• Stanford University

Stephen

Maplewood, United States

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Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Avon Books
• Wiley
• Amacom
• Thomas Dunne Books

Maria

Kansas City, MO, United States

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Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Geoffrey

D.C., DC, United States

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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

Marcy

Montclair, NJ, United States

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I am a published novelist. I want you to become one, too. I specialize in literary fiction, YA, women's fiction, thrillers and memoir.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Knopf
• Dow Jones
• About.com

Jodi

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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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

Anne

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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I'm a former LGBTQ+ Editor in Chief with a film background and years of success nurturing star writers and beginners. Let's tell your story!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• The Advocate
• Senior Arts & Entertainment Editor
• Well Again
• self
• Self-employed

Linda

New York, NY, USA

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Literary Agent and Developmental Editor (contemporary/historical/literary fiction, romcom, speculative/SFF, BIPOC, LGBTQ+). Query help, too!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Coming of Age, Time Travel, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Emerald City Literary Agency
• Highlights Foundation
• Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency

Andrea

Raleigh, NC, USA

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25 years editing/agenting debut and bestselling commercial fiction. Penguin/RH, St. Martins, Amazon. Expert eye for story and market.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Ann Howard

Knoxville, TN, USA

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Traditional-publication-focused editor with 17 yrs of experience specializing in fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and historical fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• self-employed

Jennifer

Lexington, KY, USA

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A former academic acquisitions editor and current English teacher, I bring editing experience to your nonfiction and fiction writing.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

• University Press of Kentucky
• Fayette County Public Schools

Julianna

New York, NY, USA

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Professional editor with experience in historical/literary/upmarket women’s fiction and general nonfiction, ready to help you at any stage.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, True Crime, Coming of Age, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster / Avid Reader Press
• Flatiron Books

MJ

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fiction editor at top trade publisher with over 9 years of experience editing debuts and bestsellers across genres - collaborative and kind!

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

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks

Teresa

Annapolis, MD, USA

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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

Peter

Valley Center, CA, USA

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Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• EA Books Publishing

Kelli

New York, NY, USA

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I work on a wide variety of women's fiction, mysteries, and compelling non-fiction. Worked at Hachette, Insight Editions, and Random House.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hachette Book Group (previously Perseus Book Group)
• Insight Editions
• Penguin Random House (previously Random House)