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Elise
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Austin, TX, USA
NEW to Reedsy! Helped 355 authors/founders turn dream books into reality. Including a NYTimes Bestseller and a book to film with 1.3M views
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Career Guides, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Northern Illinois University
- WxD
- Editing Agency For NYTimes Bestselling Authors
- Publishing Cohort and Seminar
- How To Disappoint Your Mom
Salima
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Austin, Texas, USA
I'm the award-winning author of over 20 books for kids, teens and adults. Creative writing professor, editor. I'd love to work with you!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Self-Employed
- St. Edward's University and Austin Community College
Maxine
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Austin, TX, USA
Empathetic editor specializing in children's picture books. Industry expertise beyond editorial, formerly in publicity and literary agency.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- HarperOne
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Chris
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Austin, TX, USA
I specialize in books for kids — fiction and nonfiction alike. You don't have to be Willie Nelson to get me involved, but it worked for him.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- The Reference Press/Hoover's, Inc./Dun & Bradstreet
- Self-employed
Andrea
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Austin, TX, USA
Author, editor, and former book publicist here! I do developmental editing for nonfiction books, helping improve structure, tone, and flow.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
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
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Sarah
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Austin, Texas, USA
Twenty years specializing in literary, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and spec-fic novels. My clients get deals with Big Five publishers.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Carnegie Mellon University Press
- Editorial Freelancers Association
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
Kate
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Baltimore, United States
Former S&S editor w/20 years of experience editing NYT bestselling & award-winning authors such as Nova Ren Suma & Kekla Magoon.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Jessica Lee
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Austin, TX, USA
I'm an award-winning author with over 50 publications (from early readers to young adult) with 17 years of editing experience.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Coming of Age, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Institute of Children's Literature
- St. Edward's University
- self-employed
Kelly
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Phoenix, United States
I am passionate about the written word! I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Brooke
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Denver, United States
Experienced (9+ yrs in-house, 18+ yrs freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Self-employed
Beth
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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
Adam
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Asheville, United States
Nonfiction book editor with 17+ years of experience in digital and print publishing. Reader advocate and prose polisher.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Soomo Learning
- Oxford University Press
- HarperCollins Publishers
Lindsey
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New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
Matthew
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New York, United States
Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
- Self-employed
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