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Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
George
Virginia, United States
Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Free Lance-Star
- freelance
- self-employed and for various companies
- volunteer
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Sandra
Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Southeast Community College
- Self-employed
- Metropolitan Community College
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
Vin
New York, NY, USA
I'm an experienced nonfiction editor who's worked on everything from celebrity memoir to world history, with a soft spot for LGBTQ projects.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Penguin Random House
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
Alison
Rowley, MA, USA
I'm a talented manuscript editor who has worked on thousands of trade titles for adults and children, including high-profile authors.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Middle Grade, Children's, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Dabian
Columbia, SC, USA
Editor. 15 years. Ph.D. in English. Academic, Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction, Fiction, Screenplays, Comics, African American, Black Studies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley
Ted
Seattle, WA, USA
I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk
Diane
New York, NY, USA
Seasoned professional with 25 years of experience, specializing in memoir, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, and commercial fiction.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Mystery & Crime, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Warner Books
- GLobo Libros
Melanie
New York, NY, USA
Development editor, writer, and proofreader specializing in general nonfiction, cookbooks, lifestyle, wellness, crafts, and education.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Macmillan Learning
- Page Street Publishing Company
Jenna
Mount Kisco, NY, USA
I’ve been a production editor, copy editor, and proofreader for over twenty years, working on a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Knopf Publishing Group
- Self-employed
Jesse
New York, NY, USA
Editor-writer with 17 years of experience in educational publishing (Bedford/St. Martin's; McGraw-Hill), culture writing, and fiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan Higher Education)
- McGraw-Hill Higher Education
- Paste Magazine
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
Katie
Shirley, Massachusetts, USA
Freelance proofreader with MA in publishing and over 10 years of experience in publishing adult trade fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- America's Test Kitchen
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sarah
St. Louis, MO, USA
Seasoned nonfiction editor specializing in Christian living, history, biography, and devotionals. Experienced beta reader in fiction.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Judaism.
Work experience:
- Hendrickson Publishing Group
Peter
Glover, VT, USA
Savvy, experienced, professional editor specializing in both general interest and academic works.
Genres: Technology, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, History, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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