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Perrin
Chicago, IL, United States
Cookbooks are my specialty—books I have edited have won or been finalists for James Beard, IACP, and Gourmand awards.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Economics, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Agate Publishing
- Self-employed
Bailey
Chicago, IL, USA
Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction and literary fiction with experience at Hachette, Melville House, and SAGE.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Lizzie
Chicago, IL, USA
Nimble, warm, and energetic literary editor with 10 years' experience shepherding projects from manuscript to award-winning finished book.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Coffee House Press
- Transit Books
- Self-employed
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Helena
Chicago, IL, USA
Nonfiction editor with indie in-house experience. Focused on social justice, art and design, and LGBTQ+ topics. Collaborative and curious.
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Design, History, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Schiffer Publishing
Elayne
Chicago, IL, USA
Fantasy author, former Tor Books editor, and speculative fiction specialist with 10+ years' experience editing SFF across age categories.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Tor Teen, Macmillan Publishers
- Tor Books, Macmillan Publishers
- Alyssa Matesic Editing
Bibiana
Chicago, IL, USA
Highly detailed freelance editor with 9 years of professional publishing experience in fiction and nonfiction. I'd love to read your work!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Themes & Motifs, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Publishers
- University of Wisconsin Press
Lillian
Chicago, IL, USA
10+ years of editing experience, specializing in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance. Let's take your book to the next level together!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Time Travel, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Internet Brands
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Madison
Chicago, IL, USA
Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Albert Whitman & Compaby
- C&T Publishing
Andrea
Chicago, IL, USA
I'm a children's book editor with nearly a decade of experience, focusing on social-emotional learning, multiculturalism, and diversity.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holiday, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Beaming Books/1517 Media
- Albert Whitman & Company
MJ
Chicago, IL, USA
Fiction editor at top trade publisher with over 9 years of experience editing debuts and bestsellers across genres - collaborative and kind!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
Travis
Chicago, IL, USA
A veteran developer of sports titles and contemporary fiction, Travis has guided best-selling authors, emerging voices, and sports legends.
Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Beijing Language and Culture University
- Sports Publishing LLC
- TrueHoop
Jennifer
Chicago, IL, USA
Editor with 21+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Heinemann-Raintree
- Quarasan
- McGraw-Hill
- Publications International, Ltd.
- Capstone Publishers
- Self-employed
Danielle
Chicago, IL, USA
Developmental Editor with 15+ years of experience from every side of publishing and the marketplace knowledge to make your book shine.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Self-employed
- Fresh Fiction
- Anderson's Bookshop
Christa
Chicago, IL, USA
Development and copy editor working with NY publishers, bestselling/award-winning indie authors since 2011. Multi-published YA author.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing
- Self-employed
Karli
Clarksville, TN, United States
Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Mohamad
Chicago, IL, USA
Ph.D level expertise with over 12 years of developmental, editing, and proofreading consulting experience.
Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, Law, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- International Network for Hate Studies
Christopher
Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed





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