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Ross
Baltimore, MD, United States
Helping writers make BAD things happen to imaginary people for 20+ years. Thriller, crime, horror, historical, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, and Horror.
Work experience:
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Towson Univeristy
- Gotham Writing Workshop, New York City
- Self-employed
- University of Maryland College Park
Maria
Kansas City, MO, United States
Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sandra
Port Hadlock, WA, United States
Developmental editor helping professionals transform real-world expertise into compelling, best-selling, market-ready books and series.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Military Science Fiction, Medical Thriller, and Technothriller.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers' International Forum
- BAE Information Systems Technology
- Manufactured Homes Magazine
- Crooked Lane Books
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Tracy
Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
- New York Book Editors
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
Jerry
Live Oak, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Julie
New York, United States
I'm an editor with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, most recently at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
- Emergents Universe
Lindsay
New Jersey, United States
I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
- Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
- Candlewick Press
- Borders Books and Music
- Verily Magazine
Christine
Beaverton, OR, USA
I edit adult fiction, sci-fi, YA, and memoirs for non-fiction. I have a Master's in Wring specializing Book Publishing from PSU.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ooligan Press (Portland State University's student-run press)
Chersti
Provo, United States
20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cedar Fort
- Leading Edge
Samantha
White Plains, NY, USA
Literary Agent at Thompson Literary with more than a decade of industry experience. I love finding creative solutions to elevate a story!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Thompson Literary Agency
- Writers House LLC
- Writers House LLC.
Miriam
New York, NY, USA
Literary agent with 20+ years of experience in NY helping authors hone their work, resulting in numerous NYT bestsellers for debut writers.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Irene Goodman Literary Agency
- Codex Literary
Matthew
Austin, TX, USA
Bestselling editor who for ~20 years' has worked with authors to polish stories and ideas, reach new audiences, and start conversations
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Texas Book Festival
- The Acton MBA
- HarperCollins
Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Adrienne
Boston, MA, USA
Fast, friendly editor who is alarmingly fond of Dystopian novels. Also: Sci-fi, all Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, YA, Christian-yes, absolutely.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- SNHU
- Wheelock College
- Self-employed
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