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Sam
Denver, CO, USA
Proofreader | Copy Editor | Coach/Mentor. Clients include Cognella, Stanford, and the Bold Story Press.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- October Hill Magazine
- SNC-Lavalin Technical Journal
- The Scribe
- youB, Inc.
David
Tampa, FL, USA
A fiction/nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years’ experience in journalism. I have an eye for detail and a love of deadlines.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Various
Kristen
New York, NY, USA
Editor with a passion for non-fiction and fiction alike. Previously at Howard Books and Atria Books, imprints of Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Howard Books, Simon & Schuster
- Self-employed
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Constance
Charlotte, NC, USA
Professional editor specializing in literary and historical novels, YA, and speculative fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Three Rooms Press
- Skyhorse Publishing
Carrie
Seattle, WA, USA
Seasoned copyeditor/proofreader with a passion for cleaning up copy, focusing on fiction or nonfiction: art books, cookbooks, and memoirs.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Marquand Books
- Modernist Cuisine
- The Leonhardt Group
Sean
Hanson, KY, USA
Proofreader/editor for 11+ years, reader for 40+, and as a lifelong fan, horror is my go-to genre.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- JournalStone/Trepidatio
- Bizarro Pulp Press
- Raw Dog Screaming Press
Bethany
Kansas City, MO, USA
Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Papercutz
- Rosen Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Bethany Bryan freelance
- Self-employed
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Mayada
New York, NY, USA
Editor of prize-winning literary fiction. Formerly at Bloomsbury Publishing. Arabic-to-English translator.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Qatar Foundation (BQFP)
- Self-employed
Ariel
New York, NY, USA
Meticulous editor. Experience at Macmillan, Simon and Schuster, Red Hen Press. Poetry, literary fiction/nonfiction, adult/children's books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Children's, Coming of Age, Short Story, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Red Hen Press
- Scripps College Journal
- The Student Life
- Coffee Stained Press
- Self-employed
- The Adroit Journal
Warren
New York, NY, USA
PhD with 15+years as editor and proofreader for nonfiction and plays. Author of three successful books and four plays.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Plays & Screenplays, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- The Gershman Y
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
- Association for Jewish Studies
Chris
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I am an expert in genre fiction, with years of experience evaluating short fiction. I want your wildest stories to find a published home.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Clarkesworld Magazine
- Geekadelphia
Mona
Boston, MA, USA
Passionate and meticulous copyeditor specializing in experimental literature and global perspectives. Ten years of lit mag experience.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Anthologies, Literary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Hummingbird Press
- Today Newspaper
- Tin House Books
- Literary Arts/Tin House Books
- Chicago Quarterly Review
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- CareerPro Global, Inc.
- Catamaran Literary Reader
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
John
St. Louis, MO, USA
20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
- McNeese State MFA program
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kate
Youngstown, OH, USA
Copyeditor/proofreader 6+ years. Works with first-time authors, professors, and small Catholic presses. Passionate about poetry and drama.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiseblood Books
- Holy Heroes
- Sophia Institute Press
- Community Services of America at Good Will Publishers
- Youngstown State University
Meghan
Little Rock, AR, USA
Copy editor with a decade of experience in independent publishing. Let me help keep your reader focused on your story--not silly mistakes!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Braddock Avenue Books
- Bureau of Legislative Research
- iProv, LLC
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
Ellen
Estero, FL, USA
I am an editor with decades of experience developing books for the education market. My special interest is editing children's books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scott, Foresman and Company
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