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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
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
Holly
Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
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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
Maya
Charlotte, NC, United States
From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
Jerry
Vero Beach, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
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Danielle
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated editor of various genres and age groups, including picture books, middle grade, YA, adult mysteries/thrillers, and biographies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Palaver Arts Magazine
- Yale University Press
- Sourcebooks Publishing
- Trojans 360
- Simon & Schuster
Kimberly
Montvale, NJ, USA
Full time editorial freelancer (and former managing editor) working as a proofreader, copyeditor, development editor, and project manager.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Sterling Publishing
- John Wiley and Sons
- BenBella Books
Kristen
San Francisco, CA, USA
PhD-trained editor helping experienced fiction writers elevate their craft with kind, insightful feedback and strategic guidance
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Chronicle Books
- Columbia University
Jon
Spokane, WA, USA
Editor of numerous acclaimed, award-winning, and bestselling authors. Specialties include novels, memoirs, and assorted creative nonfiction.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Celia
Boston, MA, USA
Mystery/suspense/true crime editor, over a decade of experience at major houses, New York Times bestselling and award-winning titles.
Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Random House
- Slice Literary
- 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
Tiara
New York, NY, USA
I'm an editor at a Big 5 publisher with over 10 years of industry experience working on picture books, middle grade, YA, and romance novels.
Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Romance, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- HarperCollins
- Macmillan
Madeline
New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor and published author specializing in literary, horror, and suspense novels
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- various
Amanda
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Independent Press
- C&R Press
- Virginia Tech
- Freelance
Stacey
Arvada, CO, USA
Twenty+ years editing cozies, mysteries, sci fis, and more. I edit more than I'm paid for! Gentle, professional, detailed for your success.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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