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Nora
United States
Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Elisabeth
Iowa City, IA, United States
Award-winning and New York Times bestselling editor of nonfiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Travel, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Sports & Outdoors, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- University of Iowa Press
- University of Nebraska Press
- Self-employed
Sandra
Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. 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:
- Southeast Community College
- Self-employed
- Metropolitan Community College
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Jasmine
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Developmental Editor (Nonfiction) | History, Social & Family Issues, Research-Driven Narratives
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House, Crossway
- Margaret Walker Center
- The Witness (Formerly RAAN)
- Self-employed
- Mississippi Department of Archives & History
- Highest Good
Stephanie
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
Robert
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Retired university professor/writing teacher; political historian; author of ten books; former series editor for academic press.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University
- Louisiana State University, LSU Press
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Matthew
South Orange, NJ, USA
Seasoned non-fiction editor, experience working on trade and academic books. Historian and journalist by training, book lover by choice!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Writing & Publishing, True Crime, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Vanity Fair
- Seton Hall University
Erik
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Red Sofa Literary Agency
- Self-employed
- The Overlook Press
- Oxford University Press
- Headwater Literary Management
Anna
Barrington, RI, USA
Editor of critically acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction, memoir, health and wellness, and more—with 20 years of industry experience
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Agriculture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Experiment
- Globe Pequot Press
- HarperCollins
- Sobel Weber Associates
Glenn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Joe
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
Matt
Philadelphia, PA, USA
A meticulous, versatile editor with expertise distilling complex, transformative ideas from a range of subjects into engrossing narratives.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Viking Penguin
- Penguin Books
Andy
Oakland, CA, USA
I am a literary agent and freelance developmental book editor. I also edit and consult on query letters and non-fiction book proposals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Young Adult, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Brooke
Denver, United States
Experienced (9 years in-house, 20 years freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, 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
Charles
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Six decades of writing and editing non-fiction — biography, memoir, theology, religion, history, philosophy, and psychology
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
Lisa
New York, NY, USA
Passionate, collaborative, Big 5 editor with 15+ years of experience in nonfiction: history, travel, sports, illustrated
Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Entertainment, Art, and Photography.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Black Dog & Leventhal
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