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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
Gail Naron
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New Orleans, United States
Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Economics.
Work experience:
- Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
- Jewish Communal Service Association
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
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Julia
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Berkeley, CA, United States
NYT-bestselling author, book reviewer, and editor. I've helped dozens of clients get published in small and large presses. I love what I do.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Los Angeles Times
- El Financiero de Mexico
- Wired News
- The New York Times
- Stanford University
Geoffrey
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D.C., DC, United States
20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Self-employed
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
Glenn
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Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Andy
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Oakland, CA, USA
I am a literary agent and freelance developmental book editor. I also edit and consult on query letters and non-fiction book proposals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Young Adult, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Molly
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Columbus, OH, USA
I am an arts and humanities editor with over seventeen years of experience helping clients bring their texts to life!
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Art, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Writing & Publishing, and ELT.
Work experience:
- The Ohio State University
- Self-employed
- Wexner Center for the Arts
Barbara
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New York, NY, USA
Freelance editor living, working, playing piano, and running in the New York City area.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Philosophy, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Worth Publishers
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
Alexander
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Dallas, GA, USA
Trade and academic nonfiction editor with a fourteen-year track record of finessing hundreds of authors' voices.
Genres: Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Steven P.
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Saint Louis, MO, USA
Motivated, versatile editor with many years of experience. Ph.D. in U.S. History (specialties: religion and politics).
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Oxford University Press, University of Pennylvania Press, and other publishers
Shuli
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor helping you seize the core of your project and bring it to its maximal impact.
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sex & Relationships, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Ideas on Fire
- Self-employed
Margaret
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor and writer on college art, history, humanities texts. Excellent line editor, proofreader, and copy editor, too.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
George
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Successful collaboration-oriented book editor in the memoir, history, education, business, social justice, and personal development genres.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Political Science & Current Affairs, African American Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- UCLA Center for Communications and Community
- Los Angeles Times
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
Will
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New York, NY, USA
An editorial strategist with more than a decade of experience editing fiction and nonfiction at Big Five publishers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.
Work experience:
- Crown Publishing Group
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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