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Laura
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New York, NY, United States
Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Jill Grinberg Literary Management
- Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
- Pocket Books
- Simon & Schuster
- Penguin USA
- Theater Communications Group
Maria
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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
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Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Southeast Community College
- Self-employed
- Metropolitan Community College
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Jodi
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
I have an MFA and a lot of energy. I work in memoir, fiction, & humor. You'll have fun & learn craft as we go. No AI "writing," please.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Humor & Comedy, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jesse
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New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editorial consultant with expertise in memoir, fiction, humor, narrative nonfiction, and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Callisto Media
- Freelance/Self-Employed
Adaobi
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Bronx, NY, United States
I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Technology, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Manuscript Coordinator
- Self-employed
- Hachette Book Group
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Apress
- Project Lead The Way
Allison
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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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Arnie
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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
Marilyn R.
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North Andover, MA, USA
Accomplished author, ghostwriter, and editor of books, blog posts, and articles who transforms chaotic concepts into clear prose.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, and Career Guides.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Vesela
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Chicago, IL, USA
Decades of experience editing creative and transformational nonfiction—psychology, faith, and the conversation between science and the soul.
Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Association for Research and Enlightenment
- Institute of Noetic Sciences
- Yoga Journal
Justin
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Detroit, MI, USA
Experienced literary agent / independent editor specializing in memoir, literary fiction, and nonfiction of all kinds. Let's work together!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Sports & Outdoors, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Aevitas Creative Management
Anna
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Winter Park, FL, USA
Nonfiction editor with 20+ years at major publishers. Business, self-help, and academic books.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Casey
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Developmental editor/copy editor/proofreader with 8+ years of experience. Specializing in memoirs and self-help, but open to all genres.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Erin
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Vancouver, Washington, USA
Experienced editor of memoir, self-help, alternative spirituality & holistic wellness. Book coach for soul-centered entrepreneurs. NO AI.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ariel
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Chattanooga, TN, USA
Development and acquisitions editor with 10 years' experience in nonfiction publishing working with bestselling authors.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Inspirational, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Corwin
- Self-employed
Ashten
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Overland Park, KS, USA
Editor with acquisitions experience and insight for first-time authors. I specialize in self-help, health, education, and New Age genres.
Genres: New Age, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Education & Reference, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Hay House, Inc.
- Ulysses Press
- Union Square & Co. (formerly Sterling Publishing)
- Self-employed
Carolyn
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Ashland, Oregon, USA
Nonfiction developmental editor for 25 years, specializing in self-help, psychology, business, and history. A memoir element is fine.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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