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Steven
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Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
Meredith
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Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
Ashley
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New York, NY, USA
A detail-oriented literary agent (10+ years in publishing) who has worked on NYT bestsellers and brings a love of language to everything.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- WLA Books
- Pigeon Pages Literary Journal
- Waxman Leavell Literary Agency
- Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents
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Julie
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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
Margay
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor working in nonfiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Short Story, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY)
- Oxford University Press
- Clayton Christensen Institute
Avner
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Chicago, IL, USA
Professional editor, ghostwriter, and author of literary fiction and non-fiction who can help get you and your book across the finish line.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Texas-based Publishing Services Company
- Self-employed
Constance
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Charlotte, NC, USA
Professional editor specializing in literary and historical novels, YA, and speculative fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Three Rooms Press
- Skyhorse Publishing
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Katie
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Maplewood, NJ, USA
Published novelist, magazine editor and journalist, experienced ghostwriter--and encouraging, nurturing mentor.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Parents Magazine
- O, The Oprah Magazine
Ezra
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New York, NY, USA
A deeply collaborative editor with 5+ years of experience working at HarperCollins Publishers.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Agate Publishing
Bess
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Denver, CO, USA
I'm an experienced writer/editor who has worked in book publishing. I specialize in editing anthologies, memoirs, and business books.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
- Orison Books
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
- Fairchild Fashion Media
Susan
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a highly experienced editor and writer specializing in books for children and teens.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Short Story, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little Fox, Inc
- Editorial Services boutique
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Simon & Schuster
- New American Library
Bruna
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Editor of short stories, most recently selected for Best American Short Stories 2017 and PEN America Best Debut Short Stories 2018.
Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Coming of Age, Short Story, Literary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- And Other Stories
Laird
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with 8+ years of experience (5+ @ Farrar, Straus and Giroux [FSG]), expertise in award-winning and bestselling fiction and nonfiction
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Center for an Urban Future
Chris
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I am an expert in genre fiction, with years of experience evaluating short fiction. I want your wildest stories to find a published home.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Clarkesworld Magazine
- Geekadelphia
Travis
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Chicago, IL, USA
A seasoned developmental editor and book coach, Travis has helped acclaimed authors, elite athletes, and debut writers reach global readers.
Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Inspirational, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Beijing Language and Culture University
- Sports Publishing LLC
- TrueHoop
Katie
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New York, NY, USA
Editor of award-winning literary fiction, crime fiction, and select memoir, formerly of Soho Press. Love working with first-time authors.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York University
- University of Maryland
- American University
- Soho Press
Mayada
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New York, NY, USA
Editor of prize-winning literary fiction. Formerly at Bloomsbury Publishing. Arabic-to-English translator.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Qatar Foundation (BQFP)
- Self-employed
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