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Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Abby
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Portland, United States
Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Disney-Hyperion
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
Tracy
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Baltimore, MD, United States
Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
- Marketing Agency
- University of Baltimore
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
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Rebecca
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New York, NY, United States
With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education
Amy
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Janklow & Nesbit Associates
- Self-employed
Caryn
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Elmhurst, IL, USA
An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Christianity Today
Uche
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Exeter, NH, USA
Writer (MFA) and editor (5+ years) with a keen interest in storytelling. I specialize in literary and multicultural fiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Kachifo Limited (publishers of Farafina Books)
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Jennifer
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New York, NY, USA
Encouraging, sensitive children's book editor formerly at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, with 25 years experience making award-winning books!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Clarion Books
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Creative and dynamic children's book editor with 15 years experience at companies such as Scholastic Books and Random House Children's Books
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Random House Children's Books
- Scholastic Books
- Self-Employed
Jennifer
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Bestselling Editor of PICTURE BOOKS, MG, and YA like The Hunger Games! Excited to help make your story stand out, shine and be market-ready!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
- Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Deeba
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Senior editor with 10 years experience in publishing (Simon and Schuster, Disney). Specializes in picture books/MG/YA/graphic novels.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Disney Publishing Group
- The Bent Agency
- Glasstown Entertainment
Gabriel
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Children's editor with 10+ years experience. Picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Little Passports, Inc.
- Teacher Created Materials
- BEGiN
Susan
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
I'm a highly experienced editor and writer specializing in books for children and teens.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Short Story, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little Fox, Inc
- Editorial Services boutique
- Bantam Doubleday Dell
- Simon & Schuster
- New American Library
Nevin
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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
Molly
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Brentwood, TN, USA
Founder of The Foreword Collective. With 15+ years of editorial and publishing experience, I know how to get your book acquired!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Penguin Young Readers Group
Sandy
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Vail, Colorado, USA
Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Amy
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Stony Brook University
- Studio Goodwin Sturges
- Self-employed
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