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Patrick
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New York, NY, United States
Hands-on, thoughtful editor specializing in memoir, self-help, thriller, mystery, suspense, and YA fiction. Formerly of Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Pulse
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE) and Gallery Books
- International Creative Management (ICM)
- Matt DeCoursey Enterprises / Realist Books
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
Maria
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Kansas City, MO, United States
Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Sandra
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Port Hadlock, WA, United States
Developmental editor helping professionals transform real-world expertise into compelling, best-selling, market-ready books and series.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Military Science Fiction, Medical Thriller, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers' International Forum
- BAE Information Systems Technology
- Manufactured Homes Magazine
- Crooked Lane Books
Jerry
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Vero Beach, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Angela
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Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
- New York Book Editors
Beth
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Maineville, United States
Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
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Chelsey
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Denver, CO, USA
With 15 years of experience as an editor and agent, I can help you polish and prepare your work to catch the eye of industry professionals!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Crooked Lane Books
- Keen Editorial and Literary Services
- Skyhorse Publishing
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Copps Literary Services
- Manuscript Academy
Kelly
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Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Jason
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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
NYTimes Bestselling Editor with 15+ years experience. Worked with George R.R. Martin, Kristin Hannah, Scott Lynch, Diana Gabaldon!
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Lourdes
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San Diego, CA, USA
Creative, collaborative editor, with more than 35 years of editing experience in publishing and journalism.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, African American Fiction, Anthologies, Cultural & Ethnic, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of California, San Diego
- Newsday
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- The Miami Herald
- Chicago Tribune
Taz
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New York, NY, USA
Award–winning editor at Soho Press, working on literary crime and horror fiction. Let's tell the story you've always wanted to tell!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Soho Press
Robert
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Ocala, FL, USA
Developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading of fiction and memoir. Authors of all experience levels welcome!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Elite Editing, New York City
- Self-employed
Julie
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New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Jamie
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Fort Collins, CO, USA
Developmental and copyeditor of historical and women's fiction. HarperCollins author. Plot wrangler. Happy to provide a sample edit!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- University of Northern Colorado
- Self
- Front Range Community College
Madison
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Lawrence, KS, USA
Developmental editor and copyeditor with experience in memoir/biography, adult/YA/middle grade fiction, romance, and trade nonfiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Ooligan Press
- Self-employed
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