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Beth
Maineville, United States
Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
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Jim
Tigard, OR, United States
An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Media, LLC
- Hachette Book Group
- Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
- DC Comics
Joanna
Oak Park, IL, United States
Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- The Parlor
- Literary Agency
Ross
Baltimore, MD, United States
Editor w/20+ yrs exp committed to nurturing authors' voices, refining narrative vision and elevating storytelling with empathy and precision
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Coming of Age, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, and Legal Thriller.
Work experience:
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Towson Univeristy
- Gotham Writing Workshop, New York City
- Self-employed
- University of Maryland College Park
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 800 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
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Autumn
Trinity, FL, USA
Development editor specializing in horror, speculative fantasy, poetry, memoir, and (oddly) business books.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, DIY & Crafts, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Random House
- Inkwell
- Tomasino Agency
Paul
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Editor with twenty years' experience at Tor Books and Donald Maass Literary Agency. I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Donald Maass Literary Agency
- Tor Books
Carlo
Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
I specialize in fiction (focusing on romance, thriller, and fantasy/sci-fi), narrative non-fiction, and how-to books on writing.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bauer Publishing
- Northstar Travel Media
- Dakini Magazine
Shannon
New York, NY, USA
Collaborative, creative editor with 10 years' experience editing and supporting specialized standouts and bestsellers at three major houses.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Inspirational, DIY & Crafts, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Abrams Books
- Penguin Random House
- Hachette Book Group
Fran
New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
Wes
New York, NY, USA
Mystery/thriller/horror enthusiast and accomplished Executive Editor with 15 years' experience in the book industry. Keep me turning pages!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Espionage, Literary Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Little, Brown/Mulholland Books
- Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Philip
Seattle, WA, USA
Former managing editor at Wizards of the Coast, working extensively in fantasy, SF, horror, thriller, literary, and narrative non-fiction.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wizards of the Coast
- Self-employed
Kevin
Olympia, Washington, USA
Pacific Northwest editor. Fan of literary fiction, CNF deep dives, and crime thrillers. Eager to work in service of your manuscript!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Latah Books
- Willow Springs Books
- Dev Spotlight
- New England Review
- Eastern Washington University Writers' Center
Stephanie
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor and published novelist with literary agency experience. Obsessed with the interplay of plot and character development.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Women's Fiction, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Elaine Koster Literary Agency
- Self-employed
David
Seattle, WA, USA
Developmental editor of more than 300 novels since 2012, including best-selling mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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