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Adam
Asheville, United States
Scholarly and nonfiction editor with over a decade 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
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Gail Naron
New Orleans, United States
Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Economics.
Work experience:
- Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
- Jewish Communal Service Association
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David
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
I'm a versatile editor, writer, copy editor, fact-checker, and proofreader with experience in all types of print and digital media.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Interlink Publishing
- Level All
- Indyweek.com
Jed
Wilmington, DE, USA
Editor of 𝟯𝟬+ 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀. Praise: ”The world’s best editor”; ”The best editor I’ve ever had.”
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Crown Publishing Group (Penguin Random House)
- Regnery Publishing
Kristin
New York, NY, United States
Nearly ten years' experience in academic publishing. Two degrees from Oxford University and, yes, it looks just like Harry Potter.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Self-employed
- Routledge, Taylor and Francis
- Cambridge University Press
- Springer Science and Business Media
Art
New York, NY, USA
Experienced editor/writer. My basic in-depth editorial coaching sessions give you the skills and help needed to bring your ideas to life.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Technology.
Work experience:
- strategy+business / PwC Global / Booz Allen Hamilton
- Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Series
- Self-employed
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Ted
Seattle, WA, USA
I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk
Heather
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor for NYTimes bestselling authors with over 25 years experience in professional trade publishing.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Compass Literary
- ICM
Maria
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
I've completed 50+ projects in current events, leadership, thrillers/susp./mystery, YA, historical-fi, sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary ....
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Cultural & Ethnic, Biographies & Memoirs, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Howard
Traverse City, MI, USA
I specialize in editing fiction and nonfiction with Jewish themes, helping authors find their unique voices and craft compelling narratives.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Business & Management, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Alliance of Independent Authors
- Self-employed
- Foreword Reviews
- Vine Leaves Press
Shay
Burlington, VT, USA
An experienced book editor who can help you tell your story, build your brand, and find the audience your work deserves.
Genres: Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, Business & Management, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Rights & Democracy
- Chelsea Green Publishing
- Self-employed
Helena
Chicago, IL, USA
Nonfiction editor with indie in-house experience. Focused on social justice, art and design, and LGBTQ+ topics. Collaborative and curious.
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Design, History, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Schiffer Publishing
Lauren
Oakland, California, USA
Developmental Editor/Copy Editor of Nobel Prize winners and NYT/Amazon bestsellers | 8+ years' experience in trade publishing
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Seven Stories Press
- Self-employed
Avner
Chicago, IL, USA
Professional editor, ghostwriter, and author of literary fiction and non-fiction who can help get you and your book across the finish line.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Texas-based Publishing Services Company
- Self-employed
Jaya
Cheshire, CT, USA
Yale University Press editor with sixteen years of experience publishing award-winning non-fiction
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Travel, Geography, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Music, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- W.W. Norton & Company
- Yale University Press
Amaryah
NYC, NY, USA
Literary agent/editor with 10+ yrs experience, looking to help authors bring out the best in their manuscripts, proposals, query letters.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- GO Literary
- Laura Gross Literary Agency
- Lesley University
- Brandeis University
- Tauber Institute, Brandeis University





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