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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
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
April
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Seasoned copy editor specializing in dystopian sci-fi and epic fantasy, with years of experience working with self-published authors.
Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Space Opera.
Work experience:
- Scribe Media
- Self-employed
- Best Version Media
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Hannah
Omaha, NE, USA
Detailed copyeditor and zealous proofreader, with 10+ years' professional experience ranging from academic non-fiction to epic fantasy.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
Los Angeles, CA, USA
20+ year proofreader and copyeditor, incl. Disney Publishing and Hallmark Books. Fantasy, sci-fi, mystery/thriller, horror (Adult, MG, YA).
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Horror, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- Freelance
- Renaissance Literary & Talent
- Luna Station Quarterly
- NBCUniversal, Inc.
- Dreamspinner Press
- eLance
- Alpha Pictures
- Hallmark Books
- Self-employed
Shire
Berkeley, CA, USA
A fiction/non-fiction editor with wide-ranging interests, I specialize in refining the elements of good writing: voice, style, and grammar.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Inkshares
- Lost Roads Press
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- New Directions
Ashley
Warsaw, VA, USA
I am a dedicated editor who enjoys helping fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction writers polish their books to a shine.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Pikko's House
- Self-employed
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Liz
Vernon, VT, USA
I am a freelance copy editor and proofreader with 20 years of experience, specializing in YA and fantasy.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, New Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Oak Meadow
- Six Red Marbles
- Self-employed
Leah
New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor and proofreader, specializing in science fiction and fantasy publishing
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- DAW Books
- Vanderbilt University Writing Studio
Kim
Seattle, WA, USA
I'm an experienced editor in all stages of text development, and I'm just as socially awkward as you are. Let's chat.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Lyrical Press
- University of Washington
Alana Joli
New Haven, CT, USA
Editor, proofreader, author, and game designer with 20+ years of experience in science fiction, fantasy, and children's nonfiction.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Anthologies, Epic Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Outland Entertainment
- Gale Cengage
Amie
Las Vegas, NV, USA
I'm a copy editor and proofreader specializing in great stories. My preferred genres are fantasy, memoir, YA, and dystopian.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Humanities & Social Sciences, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Claire
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
Lisa
Wyandotte, MI, USA
Fiction editor and proofreader with experience in mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, YA, thriller, and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kensington Publishing
- Pikko's House Editing Services
- Booktrope Publishing
- Pegasus Books (NY)
- Enchanted Ink Publishing
- Podium Entertainment
- Severn River Publishing
George
Boston, MA, USA
Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, New Adult, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Angelella Editorial
- HarperCollins
Shannon
Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced, encouraging developmental + copy editor to help you get one step closer to publishing. I love romance, fantasy, and mystery!
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Various
Katie
Vancouver, WA, USA
Book coach/developmental editor passionate about partnering with authors to shape compelling, character-driven stories. Honest yet kind.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Baker Academic and Brazos Press
- Self-employed
- WinePress Publishers
- Azusa Pacific University
- Revell and Baker Books





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