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Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Talin
New Haven, CT, USA
Poet and editor specializing in poetry with over 10 years of experience editing for top literary journals
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Yale Review
- The Adroit Journal
John
Jamestown, NY, USA
I work with poetry, memoir, and literary fiction. I'll help you find your extraordinary point-of-view and the music of your voice.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mt. San Antonio College
- Self-employed
- Various Colleges and Universities
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Val
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Author and acquisitions editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in YA and adult character-driven storytelling with heart.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Coming of Age, LGBTQ Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Row House Publishing
- Self-employed
- Tessera Editorial
- Poetry International and Fiction International
- Luminary Publishing
Jeff
Portland, OR, USA
Dynamic, best-selling writer in multiple genres providing developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fonograf Editions
- various universities
- Independent Publishing Resource Center
- Dikembe Press
- Prairie Schooner
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
Kristen
Beacon, NY, USA
Twenty years of experience as a developmental & copy editor of fiction, poetry & academic books (I'm a published novelist and poet, too!).
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- W. W. Norton
- Self-employed
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Aaron
Buffalo, NY, USA
Editor in Chief of an art & lit website and English educator who loves all forms of creative writing—both poetry and prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Writing & Publishing, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- SUNY Erie
- Wild Roof Journal
- Hawkes Learning
- Ohlinger Publishing Services
- The Closed Eye Open
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
Amanda
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Independent Press
- C&R Press
- Virginia Tech
- Freelance
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
Laura
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
Douglas
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated to clarifying and amplifying the creative voices of emerging and established authors.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Rowman & Littlefield
- TPR Press
John
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Writer/editor with 10 years experience editing scholarly books and journal articles in literary studies, art history, and architecture.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
- Self-employed
Mark
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Schuylkill Valley Journal
- Cleaver Magazine
Dakota
New York, NY, USA
Experienced editor & published writer ▪ I have a passion for literature & words—especially poetry, essay collections, & children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
Aemilia
New York, NY, USA
Literary Agent representing award winning authors. Query/proposal/manuscript edits, specializing in character driven narratives and pitching
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc.
- Phelps Media Group
- The Paris Review
- La Unidad Latina Foundation
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