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Claire
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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
Bethany
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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
Haley
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Kansas City, KS, USA
My name is Haley, a freelance editor and associate literary agent who has worked in publishing since 2016.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Creative Media Agency
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Jen
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Hallmark Publishing
- Self-employed
Lisha
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Kansas City, MO, USA
I am a fiction, nonfiction, and technical editor and proofreader. I am also a traditionally published author of children's books.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Olsson
- Self-employed
Maria
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Kansas City, MO, United States
Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Brittany
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Johnson City, TN, USA
I specialize in educational and theological content with a commitment to clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Mometrix Test Preparation
- Self-employed
- Caldwell Academy and Providence Academy
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Melissa Ann
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New York City, NY, USA
Former Senior Editor at Tor/Forge, edits award-winning & bestselling genre fiction for adult readers: sf/f, horror, mystery, thriller, etc.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Tor Books
- Berkley Publishing Group
Lara
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Brigham City, UT, USA
Highly skilled copy editor specializing in fantasy. Experience with bestsellers, celebrity authors, and popular series.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- US Federal Government
- Scholastic Inc.
- Wiley & Sons
- Self-employed
Jon
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Professional book editor and writer with a soft spot for non-fiction. I'm also a frequent traveler and (occasional) travel writer.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Geography, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Skyhorse Publishing
Jenny
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Redwood City, CA, USA
I’ve edited hundreds of nonfiction books for 25+ years and am a friendly, old pro who likes to dive in and make books the best they can be.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Travel, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- McGraw-Hill
- Cengage Learning
- Multiple publishers
- Publishing Solutions Group
Rachel
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Jersey City, NJ, USA
I have 5+ years of experience in editorial at a big 5 publisher, with a specialty in adult SF/F and speculative fiction.
Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Tor Books
- Self-employed
Robert
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New York City, NY, USA
Editor and publishing consultant based in NYC. Owned and operated a literary agency and an Indie publisher. Hardwired for storytelling.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Medical Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Astor + Blue Editions
- Robert A. and Associates Literary
Holly
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Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
Andrea
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Birmingham, United States
Editor and food writer with over 10 years of experience creating cookbooks on a wide range of cooking subjects.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Time Inc Books
Lia
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New York City, NY, USA
NYC-based nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience. I specialize in business and management, self-help, spirituality, and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, True Crime, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Diversion Books
- John Wiley and Sons
- Self-employed
Eliza
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Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
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