The best literary fiction book developmental editing services

Stephen

Maplewood, United States

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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. No AI.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Avon Books
• Wiley
• Amacom
• Thomas Dunne Books

Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

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From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Rachel

New York, United States

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Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
• Self-employed

Karli

Clarksville, TN, United States

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Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Tracy

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
• Marketing Agency
• University of Baltimore
• SCBWI MD/DE/WV
• Self-employed

Meredith

Bothell, WA, United States

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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

Erin L.

Seattle, Washington, United States

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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

Kathy

San Diego, United States

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Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
• Academic Press
• Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
• Converse Consultants West
• Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
• Self-employed

Keyren

Chattanooga, TN, USA

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Expert romance editor and Harlequin alum, passionate about crafting compelling stories across genres. Let's bring your vision to life!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Independent Contractor
• Entangled Publishing
• Harlequin

Fiora

New York, NY, USA

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7+ years of editorial experience, incl. Big Five. I love character-driven literary and contemporary fiction and clever domestic suspense.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• The Black List
• Book of the Month
• Atria Books
• Henry Holt

Isabella

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced freelance editor specializing in SFF, horror, and speculative fiction for Adults and YA. Formerly with S&S.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster, Touchstone/Atria
• Self-employed

Kalee

Charleston, SC, USA

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Specializing in literary fiction, I can work in developmental, substantive, copy, and proofing stages of editing.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Hub City Press
• Autism Parenting Magazine
• Gulfstream Communications

Oksana

Las Vegas, NV, USA

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Bestselling author & editor helping writers craft compelling, publishable books across literary and genre fiction.

Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Central European University, Critical Romani Studies Journal
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Netflix
• Farrar, Straus, & Giroux
• University of Leipzig, Germany
• Library of Congress

K.J.

Sheridan, WY, USA

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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)

Kelli

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced Big 5 Editor | Specializing in women's fiction, literary fiction, suspense, and international history | 18+ years in publishing

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hachette Book Group (previously Perseus Book Group)
• Insight Editions
• Penguin Random House (previously Random House)
• Jane Rotrosen Agency

Zeynep

New York, NY, USA

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Senior Literary Agent & Developmental Editor Specializing in Literary Fiction, Memoir, and YA

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Word Link Inc

Vic

Lawrence, KS, USA

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I focus on travel memoirs, travelogues, and travel guides. Highly skilled wordsmith and globe trotter. I boost your travel writing!

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of Texas at Dallas