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Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
- University of Iowa Press
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult
Thea
Chicago, IL, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in YA, cookbooks, poetry, and graphic novels.
Work experience:
- American Public Works Association
- UMKC Women’s Center
- UMKC Writing Studio
- New Letters Magazine
- American Educational History Journal
- Andrews McMeel Universal
- Sourcebooks, Fire
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Comics & Graphic Novels
Tom
Chicago, IL, USA
Bring the power of my decades of editing experience to your manuscript. Special expertise in copy editing and proofreading.
Work experience:
- Nieman Inc
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Self-employed
- McDougal Littell / Houghton Mifflin
- John Hope Community Academy / Chicago Public Schools
- World Book Inc.
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Humor & Comedy
Alex
Chicago, IL, USA
Children's book editor with experience in editing and content creation, passionate about championing people's stories—and writing her own.
Work experience:
- Independent Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Holiday, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships
Sasha
Chicago, IL, USA
Copy editor and proofreader focused on genre fiction (sci-fi/fantasy, romance/erotica, mysteries/thrillers).
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Oxford University Press
- Bloomsbury USA
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- University of Minnesota Press
- Milkweed Editions
- American Medical Association
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense
Mohamad
Chicago, IL, USA
Ph.D level expertise with over 10 years of developmental, editing, and proofreading consulting experience.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- International Network for Hate Studies
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, Law, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality
Nathan
Chicago, IL, USA
Writer and editor with 5+ years of experience. Has worked at the Kenyon Review and Tin House Books, among other publications.
Work experience:
- Tin House Books
- MAYDAY Magazine
- Agate Publishing House
- The Kenyon Review
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Short Story
Cassie
Chicago, IL, USA
Experienced fiction, YA, and children's editor focused on precision, constructive criticism, and lots of Parks and Rec references.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Open Road Integrated Media
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction
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