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Matthew
New York, United States
Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
- Self-employed
Fran
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
Andrew
San Diego, CA, United States
Former New York trade editor of thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and fantasy, horror, and narrative and military nonfiction/history.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Company Name Redacted. Please contact through Reedsy for editorial service.
- Berkley Publishing Group, Donald I Fine, Inc, Dell, Avon and Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
- Scovil Chichak Galen Literary Agency, Inc.
- The Berkley Publishing Group
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Joanna
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
Beth
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
Kelly
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
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
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Jerry
Live Oak, 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
Vanessa
Seattle, WA, USA
15+ years as an enthusiastic editor, helping authors polish prose, sharpen storytelling, and prepare manuscripts for successful publication.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Military Science Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Indie Owl Press
- SAGA Egmont
- The Louisville Review
- Dzanc Books
- Self-employed
Jennifer
Chicago, IL, USA
Editor with 24+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Heinemann-Raintree
- Quarasan
- McGraw-Hill
- Publications International, Ltd.
- Capstone Publishers
- Self-employed
Wendy
Lowell, MA, USA
Skilled developmental and copy editor specializing in middle grade and YA, especially the dark stories. *No AI.* Let's roll up our sleeves!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michelle
New York, NY, USA
Editor at Working Partners/Coolabi book packager | 15+ years experience in MG/YA publishing
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Flashmouth LLC
- Working Partners
Jenny
New York, NY, USA
Expert editor of genre and literary fiction as well as creative nonfiction, including work with NYT bestselling authors.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Beth
Guilford, Connecticut, USA
Experienced editor of award-winning fiction and non-fiction with a keen eye for detail and 15+ years of industry experience.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House (South Africa)
- Private
- Self-employed
- Random House Struik
Caroline
Quogue, NY, USA
I have over 25 years of experience editing Romance, Women's Fiction and Suspense. I offer developmental edits, line edits and assessments.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, USA
- Avon Books
- Self-employed
- Soul Mate Publishing
Clea
Somerville, MA, USA
An award-winning novelist and former journalist, I have written for and edited everything from book manuscripts to corporate proposals.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- self
- Self-employed
David
Richmond, VA, USA
Editor of 500+ books for bestsellers including Hugh Howey (Silo), AG Riddle, Anne Frasier, Nick Cole & more.
Genres: Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- WarGate Books
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