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Tracy
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Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
Emma
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dedicated, creative editor with an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and years of experience at a top New York City literary agency.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- McCormick Literary
- The Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Atheneum (a division of Simon & Schuster)
Caroline
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Chicago, IL, USA
Multigenre editor with a knack for offbeat characters and juicy plots. I love indie publishing and contemporary fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Loyola University Chicago
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Matthew
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor, writing coach, and publishing consultant. First drafts through publication. 15+ years, 200+ manuscripts. New York.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
John
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St. Louis, MO, USA
20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
- McNeese State MFA program
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ashley
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
An editor with over ten years experience in prose and video games. When not reading or writing, she's skating or hunting for a good mead.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Anthologies, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Electronic Arts
- Self-employed
Pam Elise
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New York, NY, USA
I am a development editor with over twenty-five years of experience, specializing in guiding new authors through the editorial process.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, ELT, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cambridge University Press
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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
Bryndee
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Boise, ID, USA
I enjoy working on all sorts of projects with people who need help with grammar. My main areas are business and English.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Lexington Books
- Golbon
Staci
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Raleigh, NC, USA
Your story matters. Literary editor with 10+ years in memoir, essays & poetry. I help writers bring honesty and craft to the page.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Sun Magazine
- NC State Magazine
- NC State University College of Design
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Broadside Literary Arts Magazine
- Northern Illinois University
- Sauk Valley Media
Ellen
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Estero, FL, USA
I am an editor with decades of experience developing books for the education market. My special interest is editing children's books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scott, Foresman and Company
Jenna
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Boston, MA, USA
NYT bestselling author, 27-year novel workshop leader, and editor dedicated to helping get your book published! #BookWhisperer #QueryQueen
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jaimee
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with an agency background and nearly two decades' experience developing award-winning books, specializing in literary fiction and YA.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Short Story, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Literary Group International
JT
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New York, NY, USA
I love a good story. Insightful, congenial NYC-based editor of fiction and nonfiction, in both the literary journal and academic realms.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Epiphany Magazine
- River Styx
- The University of North Carolina Press
- WW Norton Co.
- Electric Literature
- Onion River Press
- University of Chicago Press
- Hay House
- Brazenhead Review
- Big Score Lit
Willie
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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
Jill
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New York, NY, USA
Crime, LGBTQ, memoir, self-help, new age editor. Author: BANG THE KEYS (Penguin), for writers. Here to nail your vision & voice with verve!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York University
- The New York City Department of Education
Ashley
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Westchester, IL, USA
I work as Content Editor for an independent publisher and also as a freelance editor. I enjoy working with writers of all genres.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
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