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Allison
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley
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
Chris
Philadelphia, PA, USA
19+ yrs experience in nonfiction substantive book editing. Topics include leadership, sustainability, health and wellness, and more!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Technology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Soundview Executive Book Summaries
- SMG France
- Ideas for Leaders, Ltd.
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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
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
Evelyn
Stone Ridge, NY, USA
Skilled, experienced nonfiction editor and writer specializing in health, self-help, and plant-related topics
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, Nature, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Home & Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, and Agriculture.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
West
New York, NY, USA
Copyedits and proofreads books on cookery, wellness, and science and math. Production editor for scientific journals at Cell Press by day.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Cell Press
- Penguin Random House - DK
- The Experiment
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Wayt
Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
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
Karina
New York, NY, USA
Writer and editor that creates engaging nonfiction texts for kids. I've written about topics from volcanoes to the science of Star Trek.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Education & Reference, and Mathematics & Statistics.
Work experience:
- Scholastic, Inc.
John
Stockton, CA, USA
I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- MTKG, Inc.
- University of California Press
Andrea
Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
I'm a creative, deadline-driven editor, proofreader, and QA specialist with 22 years' experience in publishing. My favorite vowel is Y.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elsevier, Inc.
- Independent Contractor
- Boulevard (literary magazine)
Kate
St Paul, MN, USA
Experienced children’s literature editor and writer, specializing in science, history, and biography
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bellwether Media
- Magers & Quinn Booksellers
- Multnomah Education Service District Outdoor School
- Grinnell College
- Portland Monthly Magazine
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
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
Rebecca
New York, NY, USA
Editor specializing in science and business nonfiction and genre fiction. Experience in-house at HarperCollins and Kensington and agencies.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Kensington Books
- Folio Literary Management
- HarperCollins
- Self-employed
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
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