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George
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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
Nora
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United States
Meticulous copy and developmental editor of nonfiction, equipped with diverse industry experience and a masters in Publishing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Barry
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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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Sandra
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Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor in business/leadership, true crime, selected memoirs. 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
Stephanie
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Schwenksville, PA, United States
Editor, proofreader, reader. Wrangler of run-away trains of thought and foxhound puppies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Temple University Press
- Penn State Press
- ASTM International
- Self-employed
Jessica
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Columbia, MO, USA
I copyedit and proofread historical fiction, nonfiction, and biographies for trade publishers and university presses as well as authors.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Katie
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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
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Matthew
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South Orange, NJ, USA
Seasoned non-fiction editor, experience working on trade and academic books. Historian and journalist by training, book lover by choice!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Writing & Publishing, True Crime, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Vanity Fair
- Seton Hall University
Lila
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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
Erik
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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
Joe
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Asheville, NC, USA
I work with my authors to create engaging manuscripts–creating content that readers reach for, relate to, relish, and remember.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Glenn
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Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
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
Courtney
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Helena, MT, USA
Experienced copy editor and proofreader specializing in biography/autobiography, Christian nonfiction, and American history.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Company
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
Margaret
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor and writer on college art, history, humanities texts. Excellent line editor, proofreader, and copy editor, too.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Laura
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Brattleboro, VT, USA
Erstwhile acquiring editor specializing in developmental and copy editing of scholarly nonfiction in social sciences and technology.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Technology, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- The MIT Press
- Self-employed
Sarah
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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
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