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Stephen
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Maplewood, United States
Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Avon Books
- Wiley
- Amacom
- Thomas Dunne 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
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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Anne
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New York, United States
Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
- Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
- Library Journal
- Freelance
April
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Altadena, CA, USA
I have nearly 20 years of experience editing educational content and developing curriculum at companies such as Google and Disney.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, ELT, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, and History.
Work experience:
- SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOOL SERVICE
- Self-employed
- DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
- GLENCOE/MCGRAW-HILL
John
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Stockton, CA, USA
I have many years of experience in a wide array of editing and writing duties in a wide variety of genres.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.
Work experience:
- Oxford University Press
- MTKG, Inc.
- University of California Press
Jill
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New York, NY, USA
Crime, LGBTQ, memoir, self-help, new age editor. Author: BANG THE KEYS (Penguin), for writers. Here to nail your vision & voice with verve!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York University
- The New York City Department of Education
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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
John
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St. Louis, MO, USA
20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
- McNeese State MFA program
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Anne
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Croton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Meticulous editor with a special focus on literary projects.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, and Classics.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- A Public Space
- Words Without Borders
- Associate Editor / Assistant Editor
- Irene Skolnick Literary Agency
Mike
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New York, NY, USA
A publishing veteran working on fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, I have sharp storytelling instincts and an ear for the perfect word.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Entertainment, Contemporary Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Northwestern University Press
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
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Tupelo, MS, USA
Provide personalized editorial services with collaborative approach, respecting the writer's voice, treating each book as if it were my own.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Avner
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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
Meredith
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Bothell, WA, United States
Writer, collaborative editor, and writing coach specializing in helping clients tell their best stories.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Women's Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- UW Medicine
- Talaria, Inc.
- Ashford University
- Enclara Health
- North Seattle Community College
- Antioch University Seattle
- Self-employed
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)
reid
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with extensive experience at an independent small press, specializing in literary fiction and poetry.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Math Paper Press, BooksActually
- The New School of Drama
Molly
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Monument, CO, USA
Award-nominated editor of comics, graphic novels, and prose, specializing in short form and serialized story telling.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Three Worlds / Three Moons
- Riot Games
- DC Comics
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