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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
Erin
Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
Patrick
New York, NY, United States
Hands-on, thoughtful editor specializing in memoir, self-help, thriller, mystery, suspense, and YA fiction. Formerly of Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Pulse
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE) and Gallery Books
- International Creative Management (ICM)
- Matt DeCoursey Enterprises / Realist Books
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Sandra
Port Hadlock, WA, United States
Developmental editor helping professionals transform real-world expertise into compelling, best-selling, market-ready books and series.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Military Science Fiction, Medical Thriller, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers' International Forum
- BAE Information Systems Technology
- Manufactured Homes Magazine
- 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
Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
- Emergents Universe
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
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Chersti
Provo, United States
20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cedar Fort
- Leading Edge
Valerie
Tampa, FL, USA
Daily crime reporter turned editor of 15+ years, enriching film scripts to fiction bestsellers. Thrillers. Contemporary. Sci-Fi. No AI.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Plays & Screenplays, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Script magazine
- Alliance of Women Film Journalists
- APBNews.com, Syracuse Newspapers, The Fort Pierce Tribune, The Tampa Tribune
Matthew
New York, United States
Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
- Self-employed
Jaimee
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
Ian
Wilmington, NC, USA
I’m drawn to cinematic action/adventure thrillers. If your pitch sounds like an Indiana Jones movie, then I’d love to hear from you!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Chris Kuzneski (best-selling author)
- Craig Mazin (Emmy-winning writer/producer)
Jenna
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
Greg
Lancaster, PA, USA
Greg has worked as an editor for Tor Books and William Morrow. He specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Tor Books
- Arbor House/William Morrow
Kelsey
New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor specializing in YA and MG with more than 7 years of editorial experience at Disney Publishing/ Hyperion
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Walt Disney Company
Melissa
New York, NY, USA
Collaborative developmental editing from a publishing professional of 7+ years
Genres: Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Crooked Lane Books
Marco
New York, NY, USA
Dev editor with 30 years of professional experience. Honest, direct, easygoing, upbeat, encouraging.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Action & Adventure, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Epic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Realm
- Tor Publishing Group (Macmillan)
- Simon & Schuster
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