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Megan
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New York, NY, United States
A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Freelance
Estelle
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New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- Self-employed
Lindsay
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New Jersey, United States
I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
- Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
- Candlewick Press
- Borders Books and Music
- Verily Magazine
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Joanna
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Oak Park, IL, United States
Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- The Parlor
- Literary Agency
Meredith
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Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
Laurie
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New York, NY, United States
Editor of National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalists and bestselling authors at Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Romance, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- St. Martin’s Press a division of Macmillan, USA
- Hyperion, a division of ABC/Disney
- HarperCollins, a division of Newscorp
- Dutton, a division of Penguin Group USA, Pearson
- Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS
- Hyperion, a division of the Walt Disney Comapny
- Rizzoli Books
Jodi
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
I have an MFA and a lot of energy. I work in memoir, fiction, & humor. You'll have fun & learn craft as we go. No AI "writing," please.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Aja
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Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Lauren
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Editor, previously of the Big 5, guiding writers to 6-figure deals in the US and UK. Keen eye for narrative potential and standout debuts.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scribner
- Weinstein Books
- Self-employed
Kerry
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New York, NY, USA
I'm interested in thoughtful, voice-driven manuscripts. I especially love stories that include queer characters and/or speculative elements.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Henry Holt & Company
- Curtis Brown, Ltd.
- One Story Magazine
- JMH Scouting
- Daniela Schlingmann Literary Scouting
Fran
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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
Daniel
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Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
A seasoned and devoted editor with over 27 years in trade and scholarly publishing, from fiction to history to memoir.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- The University of Alabama Press
- Rizzoli International Publications
Jeremy
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Lancaster, PA, USA
Editor of how-tos, eco gardening, & reference books. Proofreader of books by Penguin Random House.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Children's, Agriculture, Biographies & Memoirs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Home & Garden, and Nature.
Work experience:
- North Market Street Graphics
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- Carl Bloom Associates
- Cider Mill Press
Jennifer
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San Diego, CA, USA
I have 10 years of experience working in publishing in development, editorial, royalties, and literary agenting.
Genres: Literary Fiction and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Caroline
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Chicago, IL, USA
Multigenre editor with a knack for offbeat characters and juicy plots. I love indie publishing and contemporary fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Loyola University Chicago
K.J.
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Sheridan, WY, USA
Publisher, Executive Editor, and Consultant w/over 20 years experience shaping publishing/media projects in both fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cultural & Ethnic, Themes & Motifs, Photography, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Digital, Print, and Multimedia Publishing Company (Fiction/Non-Fiction)
Allison
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Detail-driven, dedicated editor (for 15+ years) with a passion for helping writers of literary fiction bring their work to the next level,
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- MFA Program, Butler University
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