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Lynsey
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
Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Michele
New York, United States
Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jerry
Vero Beach, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- 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
Martin
Cleveland, OH, USA
Editor/proofreader for 25+ years. My books win awards and make the NYT bestseller list. Yale University Press, Penguin Random House, etc.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- 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 . . .
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Cindy
Orlando, FL, USA
Editor/copyeditor/proofreader with 25 years of experience, specializing in memoirs, paranormal/fantasy, and cozy mysteries.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Bonnier Corp. / Firecrown Media
- Self-employed
Phil Fox
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor/writer for 30+ years in books, periodicals, and online, offering editorial services. Copyediting for clarity is my passion.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Business & Management, Technology, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Patheos
- Paraclete Press
- Spiritual Directors International (Presence Journal)
- Self-employed
- Busted Halo
- Housing Works
- Clickradio
- Computer Reseller News
- PC Magazine (Ziff-Davis Publishing)
Catherine
Bath, Maine, USA
Experienced children's book editor. Specialities include: picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- 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
Anna
Winchester, VA, USA
LGBTQIA-friendly copyeditor, proofreader, and word gardener. With 13 years’ experience, I’ll help your words find their best light!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elite Editing
Hilary
Austin, TX, USA
I'm a mystery and fantasy proofreader with five years of real-world experience at Penguin and ten years of editing experience overall.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Penguin
- PRO-ED Inc.
Beth
Guilford, Connecticut, USA
Experienced editor of award-winning fiction and non-fiction with a keen eye for detail and 15+ years of industry experience.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House (South Africa)
- Private
- Self-employed
- Random House Struik
Holly
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
NYT-bestselling, award-winning editor with over 17 years of industry experience, specializing in mysteries, thrillers, suspense, WF, romance
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- St. Martin's Press
- Self-employed
- BookEnds, LLC
- Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press
Austin
Alexandria, VA, USA
A Big 5 senior editor with a decade of experience in editorial and publishing, working with multiple #1 New York Times bestselling authors.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Amplify Publishing Group
- HarperCollins Publishers
Rachel
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
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