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Lila
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New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Christopher
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Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
Elena
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New York, NY, USA
Top-notch nonfiction editor for 30+ years. Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Conde Nast, Hachette. Track record of acclaimed projects!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Yoga Journal and San Francisco magazine
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Lisa
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New York, NY, United States
Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- PublicAffairs
- Self-employed
- Carol Publishing Group
- Viking Penguin
- Random House
- University of Texas
- The Writers Studio
Vin
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New York, NY, USA
I'm an experienced nonfiction editor who's worked on everything from celebrity memoir to world history, with a soft spot for LGBTQ projects.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Penguin Random House
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
Cassidy
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New York, New York, USA
An editor at a Big 5 publisher with experience editing NYT bestsellers, specializing in adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Jeremy
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Charlottesville, VA, USA
Highly experienced book editor and communications consultant, specialist in non-fiction, particularly international economics and finance.
Genres: Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- International Monetary Fund
- Self-employed
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Lilith
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New York, NY, USA
Academic book editor with a decade of experience editing 100+ books in psychology, non-fiction, biography, and the social sciences.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Springer
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Oxford University Press
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Guilford Press
Ted
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Seattle, WA, USA
I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk
J Kent
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Corpus Christi, TX, USA
I have spent my career working with authors in nonprofit, scholarly, and educational realms to help them achieve their publishing goals.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, Economics, Music, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Texas State Historical Association
- Arizona State University
David
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Chapel Hill, NC, USA
I'm a versatile editor, writer, copy editor, fact-checker, and proofreader with experience in all types of print and digital media.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Interlink Publishing
- Level All
- Indyweek.com
Patricia
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Baldwin, NY, USA
Versatile, experienced developmental/line/copy editor. Nonfiction: bio, pop, history, self-help, parenting. No child/domestic abuse.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Psychology, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Bryndee
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Boise, ID, USA
I enjoy working on all sorts of projects with people who need help with grammar. My main areas are business and English.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Lexington Books
- Golbon
Don
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Chicago, IL, USA
I do developmental editing in social science and the humanities. From first drafts through to publication, I like helping scholars succeed.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- CEMSE, University of Chicago
- University of Chicago Press
- Self
Josh
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Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Editor for Al Gore, Netflix, and $1B+ founders. Passionate about business and nonfiction storytelling. Let's make a book you're proud of.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Melcher Media
- Self-employed
- The Industry L.A.
- Penguin Random House Publishers
Paula
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Madison, WI, USA
Meticulous, passionate copy and developmental editor with 20+ years working with leading NYC publishers and award-winning authors. Let's go!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Historical Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Donald
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced, committed, award-winning editor who's patient and sensitive to the needs particular to you and your book.
Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Alyson Books
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