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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
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!
Tamson
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New York City, NY, USA
I have twenty years of experience in editing, writing, and publishing for children of all ages at major publishing houses.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Hyperion
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Children’s Books
- Harcourt Children’s Books
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Nadja
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Portland, ME, USA
Children's literature expert with 7 years of editorial experience, an MFA in Writing for Children, and a middle-school teacher's perspective
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Friends School of Portland (Previous: Okemo Mountain School; George Jackson Academy)
- Self-employed
- Northshire Bookstore (Previous: Books of Wonder)
Margie
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Boston, MA, USA
Editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction for children 4-12, including easy readers, early chapter books, and picture books.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Caryn
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Elmhurst, IL, USA
An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Christianity Today
Allison
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NY, USA
20 yrs experience editing award-winning and bestselling picture books, MG, and YA. Former Senior Editor at Random House Children’s Books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Coming of Age, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Knopf Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House
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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
Brian
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Springfield, VA, USA
Professional Editor | 22 years and 3 NYT Bestsellers | 58 Books Published by Penguin, HarperCollins
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Asia Foundation
- United States Peace Corps
- Pearson Education
- DK Publishing / BradyGames
- Cadoza Publishing / Book Republic Press
- HarperCollins Publishers
- 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
Andrea
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Chicago, IL, USA
I'm a children's book editor with nearly a decade of experience, focusing on social-emotional learning, multiculturalism, and diversity.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holiday, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Beaming Books/1517 Media
- Albert Whitman & Company
Margaret
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Hopewell Junction, NY, USA
Developmental Editor specializing in Y/A and middle grade, formerly at Penguin and Simon and Schuster
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Coming of Age, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Group (USA)/Razorbill
- Simon and Schuster/Aladdin Paperbacks
- SYDA Foundation
Michelle
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Orange, CA, USA
Specializing in nonfiction books for both children and adults, I am a friendly and easygoing editor excited to work with you!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Parenting & Families, Writing & Publishing, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Ballard & Tighe, Publishers
- Entrepreneur Press
Natalia
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Boston, MA, USA
Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- U.S. Air Force Reserve
- U.S. Air Force
- Reedsy
- University of Puerto Rico Elementary School
Jesse
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Wheaton, IL, USA
Insightful, kind editor with 15 years of book industry experience, specializing in kids' books (picture books, but also early reader, MG).
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Harper Collins Christian Publishing
- Tyndale House Publishers
- Independent Bookstores
- Jesse Doogan Editorial
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
Olivia
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Frisco, TX, USA
Enthusiastic, fun, and supportive kids, MG, and YA editor; from developmental edits to proofreading, and every editing step in between!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Brown Books Publishing Group
- Jenkins Group Book Publishing
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