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Alicia
Boston, United States
Editor with 10+ years' experience in content development, copy editing, and proofreading. Avid learner & lover of the written word.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Technology, Anthologies, Classics, Writing & Publishing, Education & Reference, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- Brown University
- Grey Line Entertainment
- O'Reilly Media
Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and all the sub-genres therein.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
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Susannah
Barre, VT, United States
Friendly, supportive editor at Macmillan for 25 years. Teacher of editing. Favorite genres are women's fiction, memoir, historical fiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley-Blackwell
- nSight
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Maponics (Pitney Bowes)
- Clariant Creative Agency
- Union Street Media Interactive
- Self-Employed
- Editorial Arts Academy
- St. Martin's Publishing Group, Macmillan Publishers
Renee
Buxton, ME, United States
Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Crystal Lake Publishing
- Sebago Education Alliance
- Allhorror.net
- HorrorMovieReviews.com
- Self-employed
Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
Jessica
Jacksonville, United States
Award-winning freelance editor Jessica provides practical, marketable revision advice to clients on all six habitable continents.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- St. Martin's Press
- Fox Literary LLC
- Self-employed
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Michael
St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
Gina
Syracuse, NY, United States
I copyedit and proofread Christian books, especially devotionals and Charismatic/inspirational/fivefold/Kingdom topics.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Virtucom Group
- Self-employed
Fiona
New York, NY, United States
I am a veteran trade book editor of fiction and nonfiction, committed to helping writers find their voice and produce their best work.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- HarperColllins
- Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
- Self Employed
Estelle
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
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
Aja
Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Michael
Seattle, WA, United States
An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Erik
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Red Sofa Literary Agency
- Self-employed
- The Overlook Press
- Oxford University Press
- Headwater Literary Management
Lisa
Berkley, MI, United States
Every sentence matters! My passion is helping your words shine, whether you're at the beginning of your project or you need a final polish.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Home & Garden, Career Guides, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Gene
Houston, United States
Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Uptown Stories
- Simon & Schuster
- Scholastic
- HarperEntertainment
- Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
- Denver Quarterly
- San Jacinto College South
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