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Renee
Buxton, ME, United States
Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels, with a specialty in adult dark fiction, spec. fic., horror, and psychological thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Poetry, Post-Apocalyptic, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Crystal Lake Publishing
- Sebago Education Alliance
- Allhorror.net
- HorrorMovieReviews.com
- Self-employed
Parisa
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all genres of fiction. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Simon & Schuster
Ryan
Los Angeles, United States
Detail-obsessed proofreader and copyeditor with 15+ years of Big Five and indie experience. Let’s polish your manuscript to perfection!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Legal Thriller, Technothriller, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- Penguin Group USA
- Phoenix Books
- Deutsch LA
- Self-employed
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Erin
Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited New York Times bestselling books and series. 10+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
Patrick
New York, NY, United States
Hands-on, thoughtful editor specializing in memoir, self-help, thriller, mystery, suspense, and YA fiction. Formerly of Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Pulse
- Simon & Schuster / Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE) and Gallery Books
- International Creative Management (ICM)
- Matt DeCoursey Enterprises / Realist Books
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 800 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
Jim
Tigard, OR, United States
An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Media, LLC
- Hachette Book Group
- Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
- DC Comics
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Rachel
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- DC Entertainment
- Self-employed
- Little Bee Books
Lindsey
New York, United States
Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Crooked Lane Books
Michael
St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
Michael
Seattle, WA, United States
An attentive proofreader and copy editor, I help you deliver clear, precise prose.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Aja
Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
Rachel
New York, NY, USA
Professional mystery and literary fiction editor of eight years available for proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and more.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Soho Press
Jon
New York, NY, USA
Collaborative book editor with diverse experience. A believer in harnessing the power of an excellent story to galvanize readers.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- SOURCEBOOKS
- FREELANCER
- BET.COM
- THE COLLECTIVE BOOK STUDIO
Taz
New York, NY, USA
Editor at Soho Press, working on literary crime and horror fiction. Let's tell the story you've always wanted to tell!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Soho Press
Angel
Westbrook, ME, USA
The devil is in the details! I cast demons from fiction & nonfiction for Big 5 & academic publishers. Read profile before sending proposal.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Rutgers University
- Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY)
- Educational Testing Service
- Alexandra Chandler for U.S. Congress





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