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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
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
Angela
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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
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Sandra
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I'm a best-selling, award-winning British author, developmental and line editor, specialising in memoir . Based in Los Angeles and the U.K.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Action & Adventure, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Nancy
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
A jack-of-all-trades copy editor with experience in multiple genres and trade and academic nonfiction
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Oxford University Press
Elizabeth
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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
Madeleine
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I have nine years of professional experience with presses and universities. I can help you polish your work into something spectacular!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Red Hen Press
- Mills College
- Scripps College
- Snowflake
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William
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I have 40 years of professional experience as a writer and editor specializing in history, the arts, entertainment, and general nonfiction.
Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, and Architecture.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- J. Paul Getty Trust
- Time Magazine
Kait
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hello! I'm an editor of award-winning children's books with a decade of experience romping around Scholastic and HarperCollins.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Scholastic
Chelsea
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, romance, and Black/African American lived experiences. I am also a master of humor and dialogue.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Bent Agency
Matt
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Emmy Award winning TV writer with over twenty years of experience. Loves funny stories about music, sports, and fascinating people.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Cartoon Network
- HBO Max
- Adult Swim
- Disney Jr
Cara
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
An editor & book coach, I help writers find their voice & connect with readers. I specialize in children's books, how-to, & women’s fiction.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Children’s Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Agnieszka
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
A grammar and language savant with 10+ years proofreading/copyediting nonfiction. Knowledgeable about art, foreign languages and cultures.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, ELT, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- EMBER Magazine
- SAGE Publishing
- Hayden-McNeil Publishing (Macmillan Learning)
- Berlitz
Elena
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Top-notch nonfiction editor for 30+ years. Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Conde Nast, Hachette. Track record of acclaimed projects!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Yoga Journal and San Francisco magazine
Rebecca
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
MAD Magazine editor and UCLA Writers' Program developmental editing instructor with 9 years of professional editing experience.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- UCLA Extension Writers' Program
- Pocket Comics
- MAD Magazine at DC Comics
- TripAdvisor's WhatToPack.com
- Zagat
- Bettina Schrewe Literary Scouting
Julianne
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fiction and nonfiction editor with 5+ years experience | Working from Los Angeles | Excited to collaborate with you!
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Travel, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Prospect Park Books
- Azusa Pacific University
- Reedsy
Emma
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dedicated, creative editor with an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and years of experience at a top New York City literary agency.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- McCormick Literary
- The Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Atheneum (a division of Simon & Schuster)
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