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Holly
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
Renee
Buxton, ME, United States
Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Crystal Lake Publishing
- Sebago Education Alliance
- Allhorror.net
- HorrorMovieReviews.com
- Self-employed
Beth
Maineville, United States
Seasoned editor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience in multiple genres. I have worked with several best-selling authors!
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
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Ross
Baltimore, MD, United States
Editor w/20+ yrs exp committed to nurturing authors' voices, refining narrative vision and elevating storytelling with empathy and precision
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Coming of Age, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, and Legal Thriller.
Work experience:
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Towson Univeristy
- Gotham Writing Workshop, New York City
- Self-employed
- University of Maryland College Park
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
Allyson
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Professional copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years of experience working on fiction, narrative nonfiction, and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Parenting & Families, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Overlook Press
- Grand Central Publishing
- DC Comics
Melissa Ann
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
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Sarah
New York, NY, USA
Full Manuscript Assessments and Developmental Editing for YA and Adult Fiction ***Currently scheduling for 2026***
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bradford Literary Agency
- Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Lara
New York, NY, USA
I'm an editor at Simon and Schuster with 8 years of experience working on #1 internationally bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, True Crime, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster--Emily Bestler Books/Atria Books
- Europa Editions
Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Saritza
Orlando, FL, USA
10+ 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
Kerry
New York, NY, USA
I'm interested in thoughtful, voice-driven manuscripts. I especially love stories that include queer characters and/or speculative elements.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Henry Holt & Company
- Curtis Brown, Ltd.
- One Story Magazine
- JMH Scouting
Chelsey
Denver, CO, USA
With 15 years of experience as an editor and agent, I can help you polish and prepare your work to catch the eye of industry professionals!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Crooked Lane Books
- Keen Editorial and Literary Services
- Skyhorse Publishing
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Copps Literary Services
Oren
New York, NY, USA
I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
- Self-employed
David
Long Beach, CA, United States
Give me your dangling participles, your absent oxford commas, your run-on sentences yearning to be written correctly.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Classics, Plays & Screenplays, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Group, USA; Random House, LLC
- Pegasus Books and Publishing House
- Words That Stay, LLC
Angel
Westbrook, ME, USA
The devil is in the details! I cast demons from fiction & nonfiction for Big 5 & academic publishers. Read profile before sending proposal.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Rutgers University
- Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY)
- Educational Testing Service
- Alexandra Chandler for U.S. Congress





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