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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
Susan
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
Devon
Destin, FL, USA
Editor with 12 years' experience in academic and general audience nonfiction for all ages, as well as fiction, picture books, and memoirs.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Gibbs Smith
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
- Self-employed
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Benjamin
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Developmental editor with 10+ years in publishing, helping authors shape clear, compelling manuscripts from concept to final draft.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Steve
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
Award-winning editor of Esmé Wang, Jamel Brinkley, Anna Burns, formerly at Graywolf Press. Specialties: literary fiction, memoir, and essay.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Graywolf Press
- Macalester College
- Self-employed
- Normandale Community College
Kirsten
New York, NY, USA
I am an award-winning novelist who teaches at Yale Writers' Workshop, with 25 years experience as a writing coach and developmental editor.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Mashups.
Work experience:
- Yale Writers' Workshop
- Self-employed
- Self employed
Christopher
Calais, VT, USA
I've been a freelance editor for 25 years, working with clients on novels and memoirs later published by Dutton, W.W. Norton, Scribner, etc.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Ezra
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
Alicia
New York, NY, USA
I'm an editor and writer based in NYC. I've edited a variety of genres and material for Disney, DreamWorks, Newsweek and other clients.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Topix Media Lab
- Paste Magazine
- Modern Luxury
- Apartment Therapy Media
Cindy
Slippery Rock, PA, United States
I help make dreams come true – developing a plan after your first draft or polishing with personal care. Lower-cost options available.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writing Assessment Services
- Grove City College
- Veritas Academy Online
- Florida State University, Auburn University, Tallahassee Community College, Los Positas College
Nicole
New York, NY, USA
I'm a copy editor and proofreader with over eight years of experience for major book publishers, magazines, and digital publications.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Technology, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Adweek
- Best Lawyer
- Scholastic
Willie
New York, NY, USA
Editor with an MFA from the Michener Center specializing in literary fiction, commercial fiction and short stories.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Humor & Comedy, LGBTQ Fiction, and Plays & Screenplays.
Work experience:
- American Short Fiction
- Michener Center for Writers
- Heidi Pitlor Editorial
David
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Developmental & Copy Editor for Literary, Horror, SF, and Cross-Genre Fiction | 100+ 5★ Reviews
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Literary Fiction, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Hearst Business Media
- Sleeping Giant
Anne
New York, United States
Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
- Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
- Library Journal
- Freelance
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
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
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
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