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Amy
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Janklow & Nesbit Associates
- Self-employed
RuthAnne
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Editor specializing in romance and YA, with additional copyediting and proofreading experience. Published author with Sky Pony Press.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Deseret Book/Shadow Mountain Publishing
- University of Utah
- Blue Ocean Brain
- Salt Lake City Weekly
- Policy Institute for Children
- Pitch Wars
Lindsay
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Highly acclaimed author with 10+ years' experience as an editor, author mentor, and ghostwriter. Specializes in MG, YA, and adult.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Maria
Kansas City, MO, United States
Insightful, inspiring Developmental Editor of 25+ years specializing in Historical fiction, Self-Help, Spec fiction. Tailored-to-you edits.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michael
Grass Lake, MI, USA
Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Anthologies, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Allison
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Jack-of-all-trades editor specializing in literary fiction and academic work (journal articles, book chapters, dissertations).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley
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Shelly
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Over 15 yrs editing for both new and bestselling fiction authors. I guide and teach, while empowering you to keep your voice. Let's chat!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Holiday, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Howard
Traverse City, MI, USA
I specialize in editing fiction and nonfiction with Jewish themes, helping authors find their unique voices and craft compelling narratives.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Business & Management, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Alliance of Independent Authors
- Self-employed
- Foreword Reviews
- Vine Leaves Press
T.S.
New York City, NY, USA
A NYT bestselling and award-winning editor of children's and YA/teen fiction with 16 years of experience at Top 5 publishing imprints.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Azantian Literary Agency
- Jimmy Patterson Books/Little, Brown (Hachette Book Group)
- Inkyard Press/Harlequin Teen (Harper Collins)
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group)
Sophia
New York City, NY, USA
I'm currently an editor at HarperCollins. I love working collaboratively with writers at all stages of the process!
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- The Paris Review
- MAYDAY Magazine
- Book Culture
Tamson
New York City, NY, USA
I have twenty years of experience in editing, writing, and publishing for children of all ages at major publishing houses.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Disney Hyperion
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins Children’s Books
- Harcourt Children’s Books
Trace
New York City, NY, USA
Editor specializing in spirituality, religion, and self-help with 25 years of experience at Penguin Random House and Paulist Press.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Paulist Press
- Penguin Random House
Susan
New York City, NY, USA
Hire me to edit your manuscript with empathy and the expertise honed by 30 years at Big Five Publishers.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Action & Adventure, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Publishers / Tor Books
Stephen
Maplewood, United States
Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Avon Books
- Wiley
- Amacom
- Thomas Dunne Books
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
Matt
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Literary agent with 10+ years of experience in various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Tobias Literary Agency
- David Black Agency
- Aaron Priest Agency
- Charles River Labs
- Penguin Random House
- New Leaf Literary & Media
- The Rights Factory





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