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Cassidy
New York, New York, USA
An editor at a Big 5 publisher with experience editing NYT bestsellers, specializing in adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Julie
New York, United States
Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
- HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
- Self-employed
Barry
New York, United States
I am a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I specialize in nonfiction books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Philosophy, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
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Adam
New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editor specializing in commercial nonfiction, and have worked on several NYT-bestselling titles.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Penguin Books
- Abrams Books
- Public Affairs Books
- Perseus Books Group
- The Overlook Press
- Sterling Publishing
- Apollo Publishers
Erin
New York, NY, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Architecture, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Princeton Architectural Press
Rozi
New York, NY, USA
Too many words? Not enough? A subplot that wandered off like a Roomba? I refine structure & polish prose—esp. fantasy/romantasy. | PRH alum
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Time Inc.
- Penguin Random House
- The Developmental
- EFA
Rebecca
New York, NY, USA
Experienced, meticulous, and collaborative copy editor/proofreader with a YA/middle grade/kid lit focus (and a bad slash habit)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Holiday House Publishing, Inc.
- Scholastic Inc.
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
- TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.
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Rachel
New York, NY, USA
Copy editor and proofreader with seven years of experience in book publishing. I specialize in romance and mystery.
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Brooke
New York, NY, United States
Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Penguin Random House
- Sterling Publishing
Anna
Franklin, New York, USA
Making your author dreams come true! Award-winning editor with 16+ years of experience working with beginners and seasoned authors alike.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Career Guides, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Daily Star: Upstate Life Magazine
- Hatherleigh Press
- StyleMatters
- Catapult Book Group
- Self-Publishing Services
- Author Solutions
JT
New York, NY, USA
I love a good story. Insightful, congenial NYC-based editor of fiction and nonfiction, in both the literary journal and academic realms.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Epiphany Magazine
- River Styx
- The University of North Carolina Press
- WW Norton Co.
- Electric Literature
- Onion River Press
- University of Chicago Press
- Hay House
- Brazenhead Review
- Self-employed
Mary
New York, NY, USA
Scholarly publishing professional with 20+ years' experience editing medical journals and textbooks. Advanced degree in Creative Writing.
Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Knowledgeworks Global Editorial
- American Association for Cancer Research
Rebecca
New York, NY, USA
Editor specializing in science and business nonfiction and genre fiction. Experience in-house at HarperCollins and Kensington and agencies.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Kensington Books
- Folio Literary Management
- HarperCollins
- Self-employed
Jaida
New York, NY, USA
Former Literary Agent of New Leaf Literary and Media with 12+ years experience editing Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New Leaf Literary & Media
- Writer's House
Anni
New York, NY, USA
Writer, editor, and proofreader with a publishing background. I help stories shine with clarity, detail, and respect for the author’s voice.
Genres: Plays & Screenplays and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Broadway Licensing Global
- Seventh S Literary
Taz
New York, NY, USA
Editor at Soho Press, working on literary crime and horror fiction. Let's tell the story you've always wanted to tell!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Soho Press
Jenny
New York, NY, USA
Expert editor of genre and literary fiction as well as creative nonfiction, including work with NYT bestselling authors.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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