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Holly
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I specialize in history and topics in the humanities. I have a PhD in History. Worked at Wiley and Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Chestnut Hill College
- University of Delaware
- Susquehanna University
Britny
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Britny (she/they) is a developmental editor with over 8 years of traditional publishing experience in fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Insight Editions
Susan
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a highly experienced editor and writer specializing in books for children and teens.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Short Story, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little Fox, Inc
- Editorial Services boutique
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Simon & Schuster
- New American Library
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Ann
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Former NYTimes bestselling Penguin Random House Senior Editor specializing in Memoir, Self-Help, and Health/Lifestyle.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Travel.
Work experience:
- The Doubleday Publishing Group/Penguin Random House LLC
- Broadway Books/Random House, Inc.
- Self-Employed
Eric
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Traditionally published middle grade author with experience in editing, mentoring, teaching, coaching, and brainstorming.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Highlights Foundation
Jesse
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Prose stylist and rhetorician bridging the gap between "that book was...interesting" and "that was a good read."
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- aha! Process, Inc.
- Northern Illinois University
Mark
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a professional editor, writer, and poet. Assisting others with their writing and creative endeavors is extremely meaningful to me.
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Schuylkill Valley Journal
- Cleaver Magazine
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Matt
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
A meticulous, versatile editor with expertise distilling complex, transformative ideas from a range of subjects into engrossing narratives.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Viking Penguin
- Penguin Books
Steven
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Vermont, United States
Intuitive, expert editor with 30 yrs experience teaching fiction writing at a major university. Well-published, knowledgeable, honest, kind.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Colby College, Waterville,ME
- Self-employed
Nora
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United States
Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Holly
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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
Christine
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Copy editor and proofreader for books on fitness and health, from training to memoir. I want to help your book be the best it can be.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Horizons: The Journal of the College Theology Society
Matthew
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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
Eric
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Eric is a literary agent and Young Adult author who has worked on award-winning and New York Times bestselling books.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- P.S. Literary
- Arcadia University
- Neighborhood Literary
Christopher
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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
Estelle
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New York, United States
Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Folio Literary Management
- Self-employed
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