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Stephanie 5 star rating

Elizabethtown, PA, USA

Trauma-informed editor at Lake Drive Books specializing in religious deconstruction memoir, poetry, self-help, fantasy/sci-fi, and romance.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • The Potter's School
  • Self
  • Lake Drive Books

Duncan 5 star rating

Raleigh, NC, USA

Developmental editor of NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Warner, Hachette. I am also a contributing editor at Harper's Magazine.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Algonquin Books
  • CraftBook Editorial
  • Harper's Magazine

Christy 5 star rating

Warminster, PA, USA

Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • M*Modal
  • BroadStreet Publishing Group
  • Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
  • Revell (Baker Publishing Group)

Nina 5 star rating

Madison, WI, USA

Professional editor and NYT bestselling author. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise. I love storytelling and honoring the author's voice.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • American Girl
  • Chronicle Books
  • Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
  • Snow Queen Publishing & Editing

Jenn 5 star rating

Olathe, KS, USA

Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with eight years in the professional literary world.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • TouchPoint Press

Lauren 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Specializing in genre and literary fiction since 2015, with publishers and imprints including Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Tor.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Hamilton College

Jodi 5 star rating

Nashville, TN, USA

Former HarperCollins editor with 16 years of experience. I line edit women's and historical fiction, romance, YA, and fantasy.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins
  • Thomas Nelson Publishers
  • Self-employed

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Rachel 5 star rating

Sonoma, CA, USA

I'm a copyeditor and proofreader based in California. I specialize in Western fiction and historical romance.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Will Rogers Medallion Awards
  • Wolfpack Publishing
  • Kensington Publishing
  • Roan & Weatherford Publishing, Hat Creek Imprint

Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Ghost Publishing
  • Xulon Press Publishing

Mireya 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I’m an editorial professional with five years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
  • HarperCollins Publishers

Claire 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

16+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Wordfire Press
  • The Wild Rose Press
  • Entangled Publishing

Emily 5 star rating

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books

Lyndsey 5 star rating

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA

Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
  • Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)

Emma 5 star rating

Ridgewood, NY, USA

Copyeditor with publishing experience; I bring an agent's meticulous eye. Word-obsessed, NYC-based, ready to help your book be brilliant!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Math & Science, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

  • Neuwirth & Associates
  • Heliotrope Books
  • DeFiore & Company Literary Management, Inc.

Mira 5 star rating

River Edge, NJ, USA

Freelance book editor specializing in romance. I have edited historical, paranormal, contemporary, and episodic romances.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Radish Fiction
  • Avalon Books
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Dorchester Publishing Company
  • Self-employed

Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* YA, MG, and picture books. Oh, and I'm nice!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Deseret Book Publishers
  • Atlanta Relationship Institute

Sam 5 star rating

Vancouver, WA, USA

English + Spanish editor for over nine years. Focus on Personal Growth Nonfiction + Romantic Historical Fiction. Your book, your voice.

Genres: Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Tyndale House Publishers
  • BCV

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