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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
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.
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
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Julia
Berkeley, CA, United States
NYT-bestselling author, book reviewer, and editor. I've helped dozens of clients get published in small and large presses. I love what I do!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Los Angeles Times
- El Financiero de Mexico
- Wired News
- The New York Times
- Stanford University
Jon
Kansas City, MO, USA
Professional book editor and writer with a soft spot for non-fiction. I'm also a frequent traveler and (occasional) travel writer.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Geography, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Skyhorse Publishing
Allan
New York, NY, USA
Expert editor and publishing consultant across the sciences and humanities, with over 30 years experience -- numerous award winning titles.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, History, Geography, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Photography.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- American Geophysical Union
- Springer Publishing
- Kensington Publishing
- National League for Nursing
- Award Winning Editor
- Dover
Will
New York, NY, USA
An editorial strategist with more than a decade of experience editing fiction and nonfiction at Big Five publishers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.
Work experience:
- Crown Publishing Group
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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David
New York, NY, USA
An industry professional who has edited a wide-ranging list of bestselling and critically acclaimed non-fiction and fiction titles
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, History, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Abrams Books
- Penguin Books
- Self-employed
Doug
Londonderry, Vermont, USA
I'm a developmental editor and copy editor with almost 30 years in the trenches, ready to pore over and polish your words
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Tuttle Publishing
- New York Times Book Review
- Oxford University Press
Jennifer
New York, NY, USA
Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- NYC Board of Education
Amy
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Janklow & Nesbit Associates
- Self-employed
Laird
New York, NY, USA
Editor with 8+ years of experience (5+ @ Farrar, Straus and Giroux [FSG]), expertise in award-winning and bestselling fiction and nonfiction
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Center for an Urban Future
Gregory
San Antonio, TX, USA
I am an experienced nonfiction editor specializing in art publications, academic titles, educational materials, and self-help/trade books.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Photography, History, Education & Reference, Architecture, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Stephanie
Bellingham, WA, USA
Experienced nonfiction editor with 20 years experience, providing thoughtful editing that strengthens your work while preserving your voice.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Calendars, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Biographies & Memoirs, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Quarto Group
- Plural Publishing, Inc.
Molly
Columbus, OH, USA
I am an arts and humanities editor with over seventeen years of experience helping clients bring their texts to life!
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Art, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Writing & Publishing, and ELT.
Work experience:
- The Ohio State University
- Self-employed
- Wexner Center for the Arts
Vaneesa
Milwaukee, WI, USA
A PhD historian offering editing and indexing. I am a scholar at your service with the skills of an editor and the mind of a historian.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Philosophy, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Society for Historians of Foreign Relations (SHAFR)
- UW-Madison
James
Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
Copy editor with experience at multiple publishing agencies. Specializing in national security, foreign affairs, history and travel.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Travel, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Geography.
Work experience:
- Cognella Academic Publishing, 2013
- Georgetown University
- George Mason University, George Washington University
- Rutledge, Taylor and Francis Publishing
- Lynne Rienner Publishing
- Oxford Publishing
- Jones and Bartlett Publishing
- Reedsy
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