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Kate
Baltimore, United States
Former S&S editor w/20 years of experience editing NYT bestselling & award-winning authors such as Nova Ren Suma & Kekla Magoon.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Brooke
Kansas City, MO, USA
A dedicated and experienced editor specializing in romance genres and contemporary fiction. Let's talk!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Shamrock Trading Corporation
Megan
New York, NY, United States
Former Kensington editor with 17 years' experience, specializing in romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, & YA. Let's make your project shine!
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Kensington Publishing
- Harlequin
- Kaplan
- Self-employed
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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
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
Molli
Warren, NJ, USA
Critically acclaimed author. I specialize in picture books and YA/Adult romance/fantasy. I love making books shine!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
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Shannon
Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Various
Connolly
San Francisco, CA, USA
Former HarperCollins editor specializing in developmental editing and book coaching for romance, fantasy, YA, and upper MG novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Harlequin/HarperCollins
- Inkyard Press and Harlequin Intrigue
- Inkyard Press/HarperCollins
- Self-employed
Jessica
Puyallup, WA, USA
A detail-oriented developmental + copy editor who will guide you toward feeling more confident about your novel! Loves fantasy + romance.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- 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
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
Val
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Literary Agent, acquiring editor, & author with 10+ years of experience specializing in YA and adult character-driven storytelling.
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
- D4EO Literary Agency
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
Nicole
Chicago, IL, USA
Former Big 5 editor with 10+ years of experience in fantasy, romance, horror, and any combination therein. Let's get cooking!
Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- InterVarsity Press
- Del Ray (Penguin Random House)
- Self-employed
George
Boston, MA, USA
Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, New Adult, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Angelella Editorial
- HarperCollins
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