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Kelly
Phoenix, United States
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
Julie
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
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
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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
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- Berkley Publishing Group, Donald I Fine, Inc, Dell, Avon and Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
- Scovil Chichak Galen Literary Agency, Inc.
- The Berkley Publishing Group
Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
- Emergents Universe
Megan
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
Kathy
San Diego, United States
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
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Celia
Boston, MA, USA
Mystery/suspense/true crime editor, over a decade of experience at major houses, New York Times bestselling and award-winning titles.
Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Random House
- Slice Literary
- Self-employed
Joseph
Summerland, CA, USA
Your home for nonfiction/fiction book editing, developmental input, proofing, memoir interviewing, script editing, diverse voices, research
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Newsday
Grace
Chicago, IL, USA
Fantasy || Mystery || Dystopian — 10+ years at Big Five and indies with NYT, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestsellers.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group)
- Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen
- JMH Scouting
Julia
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Developmental editor and book coach. I help fellow novelists turn their drafts into publishable manuscripts.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- CBS News
- St Martins/Minotaur
- NYU
- 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
Alexander
Seattle, WA, USA
An editor with eight years of experience who has worked on projects from Amazon Publishing, National Geographic, Disney, and more.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Editorial and publishing services company
- Allegory Ridge
- Kaiser Permanente
- Red City Review
- Becker & Mayer
- Expedia
- Dorrance Publishing
Gerald
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Ghostwriter, developmental editor, and award-winning author with my own small imprint. Helped three new authors to finish line last year.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers & Publisherrs Network (WPN)
Heather
Loveland, OH, USA
I am an editor specializing in romance of all subgenres, including Contemporary, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy. Worked at Tor/Forge, Macmillan.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing
- Tor Books
- Ellora's Cave Publishing
- Self-employed
Peter
New York, NY, USA
Writer. Developmental Editor. Publisher. I have authored seven books, edited countless others, and started a small imprint.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hachette Fillipachi
- Playboy Magazine
- People Magazine
Lynne
Boston, MA, USA
Editor, novelist, family counselor. Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, I love to help writers find the emotional heart of their stories.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Grub Street Writers
- GrubStreet Writers
- Wheelock College
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