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Lynsey
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Missoula, United States
(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fordham University Press
- City College of New York
- Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
- WHACK! Magazine
- Penguin Group (USA)
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
Kelly
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Stamford, CT, United States
I am a detail-oriented lover of books and grammar always looking to eradicate all the typos.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Time Travel, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Self-employed
- Private Practice/Center for Medical Weight Loss
Jim
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Tigard, OR, United States
An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Media, LLC
- Hachette Book Group
- Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
- DC Comics
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Scott
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Space Opera, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Outland Entertainment
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
April
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Seasoned copy editor specializing in dystopian sci-fi and epic fantasy, with years of experience working with self-published authors.
Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Space Opera.
Work experience:
- Scribe Media
- Self-employed
- Best Version Media
Robin
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Dallas, TX, USA
Passionate freelance editor of award-winning indie novels. I want to help turn your book into something you've always dreamed of.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Epic Fantasy, Time Travel, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Unsolicited Press
- North Texas Review
- University of North Texas Press
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Kim
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Seattle, WA, USA
I'm an experienced editor in all stages of text development, and I'm just as socially awkward as you are. Let's chat.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Lyrical Press
- University of Washington
Jasmine
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Beaverton, OR, USA
As a fantasy author with a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, Jasmine knows the editorial process from every angle.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Ooligan Press
Shannon
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Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Various
Ashley
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Warsaw, VA, USA
I am a dedicated editor who enjoys helping fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction writers polish their books to a shine.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pikko's House
- Self-employed
Lisa
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Wyandotte, MI, USA
Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Pikko's House Editing Services
- Booktrope Publishing
- Pegasus Books (NY)
- Enchanted Ink Publishing
- Podium Entertainment
- Severn River Publishing
Mary
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Dennis, MS, USA
Freelance editor with ten years of experience. My goal is to improve the lives of everyone around me using the magic of the written word.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Red Bay News
George
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Boston, MA, USA
Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, New Adult, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Angelella Editorial
- HarperCollins
Katie
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Vancouver, WA, USA
Book coach/developmental editor passionate about partnering with authors to shape compelling, character-driven stories. Honest yet kind.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Baker Academic and Brazos Press
- Self-employed
- WinePress Publishers
- Azusa Pacific University
- Revell and Baker Books
Rachel
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Albuquerque, NM, USA
Editor, proofreader, and writing coach specializing in speculative fiction, including horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Orbit/Redhook
- Sourcebooks
- Haymarket Books
- Dona Ana Community College
Michael
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Eight years' experience working with best-selling and first-time authors alike for Penguin and others. Specialties: SF/fantasy, horror.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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