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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
Duncan
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
Nina
Summerville, SC, USA
Fast and supportive! 15+ years editing experience specializing in thrillers, romance, and memoirs. NYTimes and USA Today bestselling author.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Romance, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Palmetto Publishing
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House, Berkley Imprint
- Reedsy
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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)
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
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
Joyce
South Beloit, IL, USA
Editor with 30 years of professional experience, including 9 years copy/content editing for NYT bestselling romance and suspense authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- USA Today
- Berkley Books/Penguin Random House
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Emily
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
Abby
New York, NY, USA
After 30 years as an acquiring editor for Big 5 publishers, I now edit romance, women's fiction, suspense, memoir, and more.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster
- HQN, Harlequin Books
- Bantam Dell, PRH
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
Jackie
Birmingham, MI, USA
Bringing a history PhD's rigor & an expert editor's eye to women-centered hist fic, fantasy & romance. Let's make your unique story shine!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Time Travel Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
- various (Emory University, Pitt Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Park University)
Jamie
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Developmental and copyeditor of historical and women's fiction. HarperCollins author. Plot wrangler. Happy to provide a sample edit!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- University of Northern Colorado
- Self
- Front Range Community College
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
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
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
Tiffany
Fort Worth, TX, USA
An editor specializing in romantic fiction with over ten years' experience. Worked for Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Entangled.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Macmillan Publishers
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
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
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