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Abby
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Portland, United States
Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Disney-Hyperion
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
Candace
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Portland, OR, USA
My background in traditional publishing led me to specialize in nonfiction self-help/self-improvement /mind-body-spirit books and proposals.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, New Age, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Health Communications, Inc., publisher of the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series
Tricia
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Portland, OR, USA
Penguin Random House copy editor with 20 years' experience copyediting and proofreading fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Howler Magazine
- Random House Children’s Books
- Penguin Group (USA)
- Slice Magazine
- Amazon Publishing
- Penguin Random House
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Jonathan
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Portland, ME, USA
I've spent 20 years editing debuts and bestsellers across genres, traditional and self-published. Agent/publisher queries. Caring, diligent.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Palooka Magazine and Palooka Press
Andrea
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Portland, OR, USA
Empathetic editor of award-winning picture books and middle-grade fiction. I bring a thoughtful approach to story, pace, language, and tone.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Holiday.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Christina
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Portland, OR, USA
Thoughtful, thorough, and insightful Christian theology editor for 14 years. Globally-minded seminary graduate. K–adult educator.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Clatsop Community College
- Fuller Writing Center
- Tillamook Bay Community College
- Judson International School
Lee
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Portland, Oregon, USA
A sharp, sensitive editor of fiction and creative nonfiction with twenty-five years of experience in publishing.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Coming of Age, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tin House Books
- Tin House magazine
- SheBooks
- The Santa Monica Review
- Dove Books
- The Iowa Review
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Gregory
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Portland, ME, USA
Editor for several New York Times, WSJ, and Amazon.com best-selling authors. Great stories change lives. I'd love to help tell yours.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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Portland, OR, USA
20+ years' writing, editorial, and content-creation experience in books and magazines. Specializing in illustrated nonfiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Travel, Antiques & Collectibles, and Design.
Work experience:
- QPG
- Self-employed
Michael
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Portland, OR, USA
History professor who loves to engage with good ideas.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Pacific Northwest College of Art
- The European Physical Journal
- Cambridge University
- King's Review Magazine
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
Jeff
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Portland, OR, USA
Dynamic, best-selling writer in multiple genres providing developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluations, and book coaching.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fonograf Editions
- various universities
- Independent Publishing Resource Center
- Dikembe Press
- Prairie Schooner
Dennis
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Portland, Maine, USA
Manuscript Editor and Proofreader. Your partner for a book that is clear, compelling, and a pleasure to read.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- National Academy for State Health Policy
- (Self-employed)
- Public Entity Risk Institute
- American Public Transportation Association
- DataTrends Publications
Elizebett
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Portland, OR, USA
20+ years editing experience. I work on children's books and cookbooks. I'm an English teacher, baking instructor, and proofreading wizard.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Portland Community College
- Write Around Portland
Avalon
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Portland, OR, USA
Award-winning editor transforming manuscripts into bestsellers. 10+ years crafting fiction, memoir & nonfiction with major publishers.
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Inkshares
- Umano
- Sasquatch Books
- Blue Star Press
Josh
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Portland, OR, USA
Experienced, passionate, and versatile non-fiction editor. Clients include Al Gore, Garth Brooks, and various business leaders.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Technology, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Melcher Media
- Self-employed
- The Industry L.A.
- Penguin Random House Publishers
Laurel
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Portland, ME, USA
I am an experienced editor specializing in K–12 education, memoir, and other nonfiction.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Solution Tree Press
- Marzano Resources
- The Creator Institute
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