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Sean
Denton, TX, United States
Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
- Andrea Hurst and Associates
- Self-employed
- Relay Publishing, LLC
- The Editorial Department
Sam
New York City, NY, USA
Former literary agent specializing in genre fiction - especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Here to help you find your voice!
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.
Work experience:
- Various Literary Agencies
Marissa
New York, NY, USA
Veteran editor, agent, game developer. Making stories sharper and intelligent people more intelligible for over a decade in NYC publishing.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Technology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Curious Minds Literary Agency
- Basic Books, Hachette
- Wiley
- Tapas Entertainment, Inc.
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Kit
Boston, MA, USA
Queer editor of New York Times, Tor, and Elle best books ▪ interested in LGBTQ+ fiction and genre (sff, spec fic, romance) ▪ she/her
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Macmillan
- Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency
- Self-employed
- Ploughshares
- Emerson College
- Bywater Books
Adrienne
West Hartford, CT, USA
Former Amazon Publishing editor w/15 yrs experience, specializing in SFF and nonfiction pop culture. Query review, assessments, dev editing.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Insight Editions
- Amazon Publishing
- Trident Media Group
Lydia
Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA
I'm a freelance developmental editor with a passion for fiction and nonfiction projects that are inspirational, motivational, and inspiring.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Creative Media Agency
- Anthem Press
- Urano Publishing
Elayne
Chicago, IL, USA
Fantasy author, former Tor Books editor, and speculative fiction specialist with 10+ years' experience editing SFF across age categories.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Tor Teen, Macmillan Publishers
- Tor Books, Macmillan Publishers
- Alyssa Matesic Editing
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Rebecca
San Francisco, CA, USA
Fiction editor. Previously HarperCollins, David Higham Books, Amazon Studios. Offering editorial assessments, developmental edits, and more.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Amazon Studios
- John Cabot University and British School Group
- David Higham Associates
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Self-employed
Stephanie
Elizabethtown, PA, USA
Trauma-informed editor at Lake Drive Books specializing in religious deconstruction memoir, poetry, self-help, & noblebright fantasy romance
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- The Potter's School
- Self
- Lake Drive Books
Sam
New York, NY, USA
I am a New York City-based literary agent with a leading agency, specializing in children's and adult fiction across genres.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Futurescapes
- Jill Grinberg LIterary Management
- Penguin Young Readers
Patrice
Dallas, TX, USA
Literary agent and book editor with 10+ years of experience editing and developing queries, proposals, and manuscripts with an eye to sell.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Book Group / Disney-Hyperion
- Scholastic
Ellen
New York, NY, USA
Literary agent with a passion for editing, a nurturing approach, and a decade of experience turning words into NYT best-selling books!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- The Gernert Company
Madison
Lawrence, KS, USA
Developmental editor and copyeditor with experience in memoir/biography, adult/YA/middle grade fiction, romance, and trade nonfiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Ooligan Press
- Self-employed
Paula
Akron, Ohio, USA
I'm an experienced, award-winning editor of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'd like to help you make your novel the best it can be.
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Prime Books
- Juno Books / Simon & Schuester
Isabella
New York, NY, USA
Experienced freelance editor specializing in SFF, horror, and speculative fiction for Adults and YA. Formerly with S&S.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster, Touchstone/Atria
- Self-employed
Kelly
Springfield, OR, USA
I invest my experience in editing your book and show you how to write tighter while retaining your voice. It’s still your story—only better!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Time Travel Romance, Dark Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Wild Rose Press
Jen
Kansas City, MO, USA
Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Hallmark Publishing
- Self-employed
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