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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
Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted big-5 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)
Kevin C.
Fort Worth, TX, USA
I work in non-fiction and fiction, but I specialize in broad-minded Christian non-fiction, particularly engaging the arts and pop culture.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Entertainment, Business & Management, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- OnFire Books
- Dallas Baptist University
- BaptistLIFE
- New Identity Magazine
- Imaginatio et Ratio: A Journal of Theology and the Arts
- GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
- Farotech
- Seshat Press (formerly Capucia Publishing)
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Christina
Burlington Township, NJ, USA
Meticulous proofreader who protects your voice while catching grammar, consistency, and clarity issues before publication.
Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Dark Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Ashley
Warsaw, VA, USA
I am a dedicated editor who enjoys helping fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction writers polish their books to a shine.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pikko's House
- Self-employed
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
Janice
Seattle, WA, USA
Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Fantagraphics Books
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Angela
Boston, MA, USA
Editing romance, fantasy, paranormal, and thriller since 2019. Specialized in providing editing and proofreading for self-published authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Podium Publishing
- Sourcebooks
Stacey
Nampa, ID, USA
Developmental, copy editor, and publishing coach, who works with hundreds of motivated authors to produce professional and polished books.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Children's, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Becky
Houston, Texas, USA
Award-winning YA editor delivering big-picture insight and concrete revision guidance to help your novel truly shine. Sample edits included.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Team Marketing Report
- Simon & Schuster/ Page Street Publishing
Scott
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Developmental and copy editor specializing in speculative fiction. I love helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life!
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Space Opera, Short Story, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Outland Entertainment
Claire
Kansas City, MO, USA
17+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wordfire Press
- The Wild Rose Press
- Entangled Publishing
John
Pensacola, FL, USA
Helping authors and publishers polish manuscripts with precision and care. I've proofed 150+ books since 2020—your words, ready for readers!
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michelle
Coral Springs, FL, USA
Acclaimed and passionate literary editor of romance, fantasy, and suspense--and lover of the Oxford comma--with over 13 years of experience.
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Blue Box Press
- St. Martin's Press
Jessica
Sacramento, CA, USA
Experienced editor who works with top publishers, brands, and bestsellers. Let's geek out over your manuscript and make it even better!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Insight Editions
- Working Partners Ltd
- HarperCollins Publishers
- AECOM
- Disenchanted Publishing
- Veridian Environmental, Inc.
- Nameless Magazine
- Folio Literary Management
- Upstart Crow Literary
- Self-employed
April
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Seasoned copy editor specializing in dystopian sci-fi and epic fantasy, with years of experience working with self-published authors.
Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Space Opera.
Work experience:
- Scribe Media
- Self-employed
- Best Version Media
Lyndsey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
- Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)
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