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Stephen
Maplewood, United States
Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Avon Books
- Wiley
- Amacom
- Thomas Dunne Books
Stephanie
Bedford, United States
Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Keep Learning
- National Center for Science Education
- BiteScis
Lee
Portland, Oregon, USA
A sharp, sensitive editor of fiction and creative nonfiction with twenty-five years of experience in publishing.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Coming of Age, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tin House Books
- Tin House magazine
- SheBooks
- The Santa Monica Review
- Dove Books
- The Iowa Review
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Ethan
Rockville, MD, USA
I will help shape your manuscript's organization, clarity, and readability while finding ways to make your writing vivid and relevant.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Transportation.
Work experience:
- ProQuest
- Greater Greater Washington
- CSA / ProQuest
- Self
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
Howard
Traverse City, MI, USA
I specialize in editing fiction and nonfiction with Jewish themes, helping authors find their unique voices in these challenging times.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Business & Management, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Alliance of Independent Authors
- Self-employed
- Foreword Reviews
- Vine Leaves Press
Gregory
Portland, ME, USA
Editor for several New York Times, WSJ, and Amazon.com best-selling authors. Great stories change lives. I'd love to help tell yours.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jim
Lansdale, PA, USA
30+ years experience helping business and technology authors produce remarkable copy, and a fun guy to work with
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Computers & Internet, Engineering, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- West Chester University
- PM Solutions
- Project Management Institute
- The Show Management Company
- Fox Pond Communications
- Transaction Publishers at Rutgers University
- Maven House Press
Nicole
St. Louis, MO, USA
Thorough, collaborative, experienced. I specialize in developmental and substantive editing of non-fiction, educational, and tech material.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Engineering, Math & Science, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Technology, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- O'Reilly Media
- Pearson
Alexis
Cambridge, MA, USA
I am a freelance editor specializing in narrative nonfiction. I offer developmental and line editing for essays, books, and proposals.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, Agriculture, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Beacon Press
- Grub Street Inc.
- Kneerim & Williams Literary Agency
- Boston College
Jared
Nashville, TN, USA
Editor with more than 15 years of experience. Specializes in Christian non-fiction, self-help and improvement, and biographies/memoirs.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HIM Publications
- Franklin Madison Group, LLC
- ACLJ
Miriam
Houston, TX, USA
I have a passion for effective communication in science, health, and nonfiction. Editor in the Life Sciences (BELS), RN, published writer.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Children’s Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Lone Star College
- Self-employed
Michael
New Paltz, NY, USA
Editor and writer of books, reports, and media in science, health, wellness, and more. 29 years editing, 12 as a scientist, and 6 writing.
Genres: Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Career Guides, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Marist College
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
Adelé
Spartanburg, SC, USA
I'm a certified BELS editor who specializes in science textbooks, with 10 years of editing experience at an education publishing company.
Genres: Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- BJU Press
- EVG Media
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
Melanie
New York, NY, USA
Hello :) I'm a book editor with more than 12 years of experience in the NYC publishing industry. See my portfolio below.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Psychology, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- The Quarto Group
- Sterling Publishing
- Diversion Books
- Kevin Anderson & Assoc.
Kendra
Miami, FL, USA
I specialize in non-fiction children's books and education/reference texts, so I know how and why we read: for learning or just plain fun!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Life Sciences, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Holiday, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- World Book, Inc.
- Norwood House Press
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
- Self-employed
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