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Julia
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Berkeley, CA, United States
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
Lisa
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New York, NY, United States
Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- PublicAffairs
- Self-employed
- Carol Publishing Group
- Viking Penguin
- Random House
- University of Texas
Katie
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New York, NY, United States
A nonfiction editor with an intuitive knack for storytelling. As a published author, I've seen the industry from every possible angle.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Amazon Publishing
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Book of the Month
- William & Park
- Audible
- Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House
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Paul
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Los Angeles, United States
I excel at copy-editing, proofreading, developmental editing, ghostwriting, all kinds of collaborating — fiction, nonfiction, humor, & more.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Anthologies, Music, Entertainment, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Stephen
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Maplewood, United States
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
Stephanie
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Schwenksville, PA, United States
Editor, proofreader, reader. Wrangler of run-away trains of thought and foxhound puppies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Temple University Press
- Penn State Press
- ASTM International
- Self-employed
Brooke
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Denver, United States
Experienced (9+ yrs in-house, 18+ yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Self-employed
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Bridget
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Lincoln, NE, USA
With nearly two decades of experience in scholarly and academic book publishing, I understand the challenges and rewards of writing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Nature.
Work experience:
- University of Nebraska Press
- United States Institute of Peace
Erin L.
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Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Ryan
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Denver, CO, USA
Music journalist. Editor for Bloomsbury. Author of the 33 1/3 books on The National's 'Boxer' (out now) and 'Shoegaze' (October 2024).
Genres: Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment, Art, Travel, and History.
Work experience:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- TIDAL
- TuneIn
- PopCult Worldwide
- Mini Music Critic
- 'Place in Sound' Podcast
Julianna
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New York, NY, USA
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
Sandra
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Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Metropolitan Community College
- Self-employed
Jennifer
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Lexington, KY, USA
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
Jesse
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Editor with a decade's experience working with best-selling and award-winning authors at Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Europa Editions.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, African American Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Art, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Self-employed
- NationBuilder
- NY Book Editors
- Europa Editions
Joe
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Asheville, NC, USA
I work with my authors to create engaging manuscripts–creating content that readers reach for, relate to, relish, and remember.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- self employed
- Self-employed
Ivan
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Louisville, KY, USA
📚 Editor with over a decade of experience. I specialize in Christian nonfiction titles. My goal is to polish prose and help words sing. 📝
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- The Gospel Coalition
- International Mission Board
- B&H Academic
- Mesa Editorial
Mollie
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Salem, OR, USA
Collaborative and empathetic academic editor committed to helping nonfiction writers, with a focus on History and the Humanities.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University
- Handbook of Latin American Studies
- Academic Journals
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