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Miranda
Saugerties, NY, USA
Editor with ten-plus years of experience in projects published by Avon, Berkley, Oxford University Press, Quirk Books, and others.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Renaissance Quarterly
- Modernism/modernity
- Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
- Self-employed
Lara
New York, NY, United States
A consummate professional with over 20 years experience in the publishing industry, specializing in genre fiction and pop culture.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- The Lotts Agency
- Trident Media Group
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Various
- Wattpad WEBTOON Studios
- Borderless Ink
Mireya
New York, NY, USA
I’m an editorial professional with six years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
- HarperCollins Publishers
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Nina
Madison, WI, USA
New York Times bestselling author & professional editor. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise with major publishers. Passionate about storytelling.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- American Girl
- Chronicle Books
- Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
- Snow Queen Publishing & Editing
Emily
New York, NY, USA
Polishing prose since 2009, including NYT bestsellers and Edgar Award winners. My film background gives me unique insight as an editor.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Historical Romance, Romance, True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- The Firm/Firm Films
- Brooklyn Films
Laura
Westfield, NJ, USA
Romance and Mystery/Thriller Editor prev. at Penguin Random House (Berkley), Hachette (James Patterson), and Hooked. Let's perfect a story.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Espionage, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Hachette, James Patterson's BookShots
- Hooked
- Self-employed
Erin
Hoboken, NJ, USA
Is something missing in your manuscript? I can help you make your characters sizzle, your plot compelling, and your manuscript sparkle!
Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
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Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Jenn
Olathe, KS, USA
Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with ten years in the professional literary world.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- TouchPoint Press
Fran
New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Christy
Warminster, PA, USA
Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- M*Modal
- BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
- Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
Nicole
San Diego, CA, USA
Developmental Editor & Coach | 10+ years of experience editing romance at HarperCollins, including a #1 NYT bestseller (Available: Feb 2027)
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- The D. E. Shaw Group
- HarperCollins/Avon Books
- Self-employed
Lauren
New York, NY, USA
Peripatetic editor of genre and literary fiction since 2015, with clients, publishers, and imprints under Macmillan, Penguin, and Tor.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hamilton College
Melody
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Award-winning author. DE for publishers of romance, inspirational, YA, MG, HF, and NF. Edited books for two authors who got TEDx Talks.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Mashups, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Brands Through Books
- Clean Reads Publishing
- Creator Institute
- 5-Star rated
Hilari
Glen Head, NY, USA
I am a sharp-eyed, award winning editor with over thirty years in the romance industry. I'll help you tell your story and find your readers!
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
- Zebra Books
- Self-employed
Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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