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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
Amy
Township of Washington, NJ, United States
Friendly, thorough, supportive editor/proofreader for your novel. Experience in romance, historical, LGBTQIA+, mystery, YA, sci-fi, fantasy.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
- Great Minds
Michael
St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
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Nevin
Portland, OR, United States
My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Penguin Random House
- Government Technology magazine
- Self-employed
- Green Bean Books
- Portland State University
Sasha
Chicago, IL, USA
Copy editor and proofreader focused on genre fiction (sci-fi/fantasy, romance/erotica, mysteries/thrillers).
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Random House
- Oxford University Press
- Bloomsbury USA
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- University of Minnesota Press
- Milkweed Editions
- American Medical Association
Mackenzie
Loveland, OH, USA
Providing developmental edits, editorial assessments, and proofreading for all romance subgenres/heat levels, with 15+ years of experience.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Samhain Publishing
- Ellora's Cave
- Harris Publications
Lisa
Wyandotte, MI, USA
Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Pikko's House Editing Services
- Booktrope Publishing
- Pegasus Books (NY)
- Enchanted Ink Publishing
- Podium Entertainment
- Severn River Publishing
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Rita
Toledo, OH, USA
As a seasoned copyeditor with experience helping writers reach their audience, I look forward to chatting with you about your manuscript! 📚
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- 9to5Mac and affiliates
- RUFF!
- Owens Corning
- CNET
Wendy
Lowell, MA, USA
Skilled developmental and copy editor specializing in middle grade and YA, especially the dark stories. *No AI.* Let's roll up our sleeves!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Carlo
Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
I specialize in fiction (focusing on romance, thriller, and fantasy/sci-fi), narrative non-fiction, and how-to books on writing.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bauer Publishing
- Northstar Travel Media
- Dakini Magazine
Val
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Literary Agent, acquiring editor, & author with 10+ years of experience specializing in character-driven storytelling and romance.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Row House Publishing
- Self-employed
- Tessera Editorial
- Poetry International and Fiction International
- Luminary Publishing
- D4EO Literary Agency
Jessica
Puyallup, WA, USA
A detail-oriented developmental + copy editor who will guide you toward feeling more confident about your novel! Loves fantasy + romance.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Mallory
Orem, UT, USA
Professional editor of bestselling Amazon authors Seth Ring, Pedro Urvi, Rick Partlow, and more. Exhaustive experience with litRPG genre!
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Aethon Books
- Self-employed
Saritza
Orlando, FL, USA
14+ years representing Adult and YA award-winning fiction by indie and traditionally published authors. Love working with new authors!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Corvisiero Literary Agency
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- L. Perkins Agency
- Andrea Brown Literary Agency
John David
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Hey there! I specialize in copyediting/proofreading fiction, with 29 years as a wordsmith. Now booking for OCTOBER. Thanks for visiting!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Children's, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Infinity Concepts
- Whitaker House Publishers
- Tribune-Review Newspaper
- Hampton Roads Christian Newspaper
Jaime
Longview, TX, USA
I have edited some of the biggest names in the indie community. I specialize in dark fiction, but all genres are welcome!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, Anthologies, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- Clean Reads Publishing
- My Book Inside
- Hellbound Books
- Jessica Hall
- Crystal Lake Publishing
Daniel
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
A seasoned and devoted editor with over 27 years in trade and scholarly publishing, from fiction to history to memoir.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- The University of Alabama Press
- Rizzoli International Publications
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