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Madeleine
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Experienced editor. Specialties: self-help, psychology, spirituality, memoir, LGBTQ. You bring the content, I'll bring the polish. (Nicely!)
Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, New Age, Inspirational, Sex & Relationships, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Weldon Owen International
Agnieszka
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
A grammar and language savant with 10+ years proofreading/copyediting nonfiction. Knowledgeable about art, foreign languages and cultures.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, ELT, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- EMBER Magazine
- SAGE Publishing
- Hayden-McNeil Publishing (Macmillan Learning)
- Berlitz
Paul
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Los Angeles, United States
I excel at copy-editing, proofreading, developmental editing, ghostwriting, all kinds of collaborating — fiction, nonfiction, humor, & more.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Anthologies, Music, Entertainment, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Danielle
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hello! I'm Danielle, children's book author and picture book coach, editor, and teacher. My second language is children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers Digest University
Erin
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Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited New York Times bestselling books and series. 10+ 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
George
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Successful collaboration-oriented book editor in the memoir, history, education, business, social justice, and personal development genres.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Political Science & Current Affairs, African American Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- UCLA Center for Communications and Community
- Los Angeles Times
Jesse
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Editor with a decade's experience working with best-selling and award-winning authors at Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Europa Editions.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, African American Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Art, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Self-employed
- NationBuilder
- NY Book Editors
- Europa Editions
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Elizabeth
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
20+ year proofreader and copyeditor, incl. Disney Publishing and Hallmark Books. Fantasy, sci-fi, mystery/thriller, horror (Adult, MG, YA).
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Horror, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Freelance
- Renaissance Literary & Talent
- Luna Station Quarterly
- NBCUniversal, Inc.
- Dreamspinner Press
- eLance
- Alpha Pictures
- Hallmark Books
- Self-employed
Cara
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
An editor & book coach, I help writers find their voice & connect with readers. I specialize in children's books, how-to, & women’s fiction.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Children’s Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Dana
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I’m a proofreader working in health, lifestyle, travel, and architecture/design. Degree in print journalism. Bestseller experience.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Design, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Mammoth Resorts
- The Daily Trojan
- AUX Architecture
- Communication Arts + Design, Inc.
Christopher J.
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I am an eagle-eyed editor and proofreader — of online news, nonfiction books, and more. I gravitate toward geography, history, and art.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Entertainment, Geography, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- WhoWhatWhy
- Scholastic Corporation
- Lonely Planet
- Public Domain Review
- RAM Publications
- Acousthetics
Julianne
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fiction and nonfiction editor with 5+ years experience | Working from Los Angeles | Excited to collaborate with you!
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Travel, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Prospect Park Books
- Azusa Pacific University
- Reedsy
Chelsea
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, romance, and Black/African American lived experiences. I am also a master of humor and dialogue.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Bent Agency
Nancy
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I have content edited, copy edited and proofread a variety of book genres including thrillers, romance, comedic, and contemporary fiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- MCA Publishing Rights, Universal Studio
- Broadthink
- NCJ Publishing Services, a division of Creative Projects Group
Gabriel
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Children's editor with 10+ years experience. Picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Little Passports, Inc.
- Teacher Created Materials
- BEGiN
Lauren
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Collaborative former Big 5 editor specializing in biography/memoir, mind/body/spirit, self-help, and women's fiction. Let's work together!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hachette Books
- Tiller Press (S&S/Simon Element)
Conrad
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I am a developmental and copy editor/proofreader for Soho Press among other publishers, as well as a script reader in Los Angeles.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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