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Georgette
Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Geoffrey
D.C., DC, United States
20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Self-employed
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
Arnie
Kihei, HI, United States
I edit books on psychology, spirituality, social justice, and wellness. I've worked with Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy, and Jack Kornfield.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Koa Books
- Parallax Press
- Whole Earth Bookstore
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Marah
Washington, DC, United States
Incisive editor and collaborative, results-oriented project manager of health, food, and lifestyle books
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
- Scribner
Katie
New York, NY, United States
Nonfiction editor with an intuitive knack for storytelling & published author who has seen the industry from every possible angle
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Amazon Publishing
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Book of the Month
- William & Park
- Audible
- Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Ray
Northampton, United States
Developmental editing and copy editing for the nonfiction world: health, nutrition, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Winning Edits
- Rocket Code
- Amazon Services (Amazon.com)
- Smart Passive Income
- Buy Box Experts
- The Storied Future
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
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Mozelle
Grove City, PA, USA
Passionate and skilled editor of 150+ titles, specializing in Creative Non-Fiction and Fiction pieces, with a background in self-publishing.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Trace
New York City, NY, USA
Editor specializing in spirituality, religion, and self-help with 25 years of experience at Penguin Random House and Paulist Press.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Paulist Press
- Penguin Random House
Anna
Franklin, New York, USA
Making your author dreams come true! Award-winning editor with 16+ years of experience working with beginners and seasoned authors alike.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Career Guides, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Daily Star: Upstate Life Magazine
- Hatherleigh Press
- StyleMatters
- Catapult Book Group
- Self-Publishing Services
- Author Solutions
Lisa
Berkley, MI, United States
Every sentence matters! My passion is helping your words shine, whether you're at the beginning of your project or you need a final polish.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Home & Garden, Career Guides, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Josh
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Editor for Al Gore, Netflix, and $1B+ founders. Passionate about business and nonfiction storytelling. Let's make a book you're proud of.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Melcher Media
- Self-employed
- The Industry L.A.
- Penguin Random House Publishers
Emily
Columbia, MD, USA
Nonfiction Editor for Experts | 📚 Let's turn your hard-won knowledge into a captivating book 📚 | Psychology | Self-help | Ecology
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Life Sciences, Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- New Degree Press
- Self-employed
- LEGACY Magazine
- The Baltimore Review
- Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Gabriella
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Academic and nonfiction editor specializing in working with scholars, students, educators, and museum professionals.
Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Art, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree
- Self-employed
- Harvard University
Kimberly
Montvale, NJ, USA
Full time editorial freelancer (and former managing editor) working as a proofreader, copyeditor, development editor, and project manager.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Sterling Publishing
- John Wiley and Sons
- BenBella Books
Delia
Olathe, KS, USA
Offering the unique perspective of having been a writer, agent, and publisher, Delia discovers, develops, and delivers quality content.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Hallmark Cards, Inc.
- DSM Agency
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Connection Newspapers
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