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Eliza
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Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
Nevin
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Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University
Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
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Laura
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New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Jenn
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Leawood, KS, United States
I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Kathy
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Baltimore, MD, USA
I work on picture books, children’s nonfiction, and middle grade/young adult fiction. I love helping authors find their story!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Howard Community College
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
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Eric
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Minneapolis, MN, USA
Editor with 2+ decades in publishing. Specialize in children's fiction and NF but love working on books for adults as well.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Free Spirit Publishing
- Lerner Publishing Group
- New Rivers Press
coll
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Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Picture book author with 10 years experience working with NYC publishers. My passion is picture books. Let me share my knowledge with you!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Catherine
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Bath, Maine, USA
Experienced children's book editor. Specialities include: picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
Michele
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New York, NY, USA
I am a children's book editor with 24 years of experience, bringing the editorial eye I honed at a top publishing house directly to you.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, Random House Children's Books
- Self-employed
Jennifer
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Children's Book Editor of Picture Books, MG and YA, including the Hunger Games! My passion is helping writers create, grow, and inspire.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
- Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Susan
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a highly experienced editor and writer specializing in books for children and teens.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Short Story, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little Fox, Inc
- Editorial Services boutique
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Simon & Schuster
- New American Library
Holly
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Kat
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South Orange, NJ, USA
I’m a senior editor at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, where I edit picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
- St. Martin's Press
Shulokhana
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New York, NY, USA
Dedicated children's book editor at Scholastic with a focus on picture books and board books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Books are Magic
Nick
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Roselle Park, NJ, USA
Freelance developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with expertise in children's and young adult literature.
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Atticus Books
- Boss Fight Books
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Bloomsbury USA
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