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Dena
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Austin, TX, USA
Award-winning editor, writer, lover of em-dashes.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Coming of Age, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Self-employed
- deBeaumont Foundation
Aja
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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 . . .
Sandra
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Austin, TX, USA
18 years editing fiction for publishers like HarperCollins and Penguin Random House. Love working on contemporary, YA, fantasy, and romance.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin
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Hilary
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Austin, TX, USA
I'm a cozy mystery and fantasy proofreader with five years of real-world experience at Penguin and ten years of editing experience overall.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Penguin
- PRO-ED Inc.
Jana
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Austin, TX, USA
Writer and editor with 10+ years of freelance experience specializing in Christian non-fiction and Bible studies.
Genres: Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- B&H Publishing
- Freelance
Dave
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Seattle, United States
Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and fact checker proficient with Chicago style. I specialize in literary and historical fiction.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Renee
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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
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Sandra
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Omaha, United States
Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Metropolitan Community College
- Self-employed
Parisa
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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
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!
Erin
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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
Ryan
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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
Maleah
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Nashville, United States
Former Thomas Nelson editor with 20 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers)
- Thomas Nelson
George
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Virginia, United States
Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Free Lance-Star
- freelance
- self-employed and for various companies
- volunteer
Gail Naron
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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
Lila
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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
Trinity
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Copy editor and proofreader with 18+ years of experience; I work relentlessly to help your ideas and voice shine through.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- SpartanNash (a Fortune 400 Company)
- Baker Publishing Group
- Freelance
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- The Bindery
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