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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!
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
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
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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
Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- McSweeney's
- Harvard Alumni Association
- 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
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
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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)
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
Kim
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Orlando, FL, USA
Professional copyeditor and proofreader with over 30 years of experience in general fiction, children's books, and educational materials.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Windermere Preparatory School
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (formerly Harcourt School Publishers)
- Curriculum Associates
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
Deborah
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Boston, MA, USA
30+ years' experience in nonfiction, memoir, self-help, kid lit. Known for speed, accuracy, versatility, and compassion. MSW & MFA.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Career Guides, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jillian
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Prescott, AZ, USA
Experienced grammar fiend specializing in children's and lifestyle nonfiction. Reliable, professional, and meticulous.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
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
Jonathan
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Chicago, IL, USA
10+ years in children’s publishing. Former executive editor at Albert Whitman & Co.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Red Line Editorial
- Self-employed
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