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Lindsay
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Collaborative and supportive dev. editor with numerous bestsellers in women's fiction & romance at Amazon, Guideposts, and Penguin.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Amazon
- Guideposts Books
- Penguin
Jenna Love
Nashville, TN, USA
With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
Tupelo, MS, USA
Provide personalized editorial services with collaborative approach, respecting the writer's voice, treating each book as if it were my own.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Christina
Charleston, SC, USA
15+ years' experience copyediting/proofreading fiction and editing nonfiction. Love thrillers and health and wellness. 300+ published books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- SmartBox Dental Marketing
- Turner Publishing Company
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- Pediatric Neurosciences, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin
Christy
Warminster, PA, USA
Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- M*Modal
- BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
- Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
Caryn
Elmhurst, IL, USA
An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Christianity Today
Abbey
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Flexible, intuitive editor with eight years' experience in Christian fiction and nonfiction. Previously a Proverbs 31 editor (Lysa T)!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Proverbs 31 Ministries
- Apex CoVantage
- Pique Publishing, Inc.
- Self-employed
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Jennifer
Yucaipa, California, USA
Developmental editor with over 19 years of experience specializing in Christian fiction and sweet romance in all forms. Worked at Zondervan.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Zondervan/HarperCollins
Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Emily
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
Dori
Bend, OR, USA
Full-time editor and author coach, specializing in memoirs, nonfiction and fiction, esp. Christian contemporary and historical
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Redemption Press
- Kregel
- Our Daily Bread
Joey
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
8 years at a Christian educational publisher (editor, then editorial manager). I'll help you be clearer and more engaging with your writing!
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children's, Education & Reference, Music, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- BJU Press
- Self-employed
Lisa
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Twenty-five years of freelance editing experience serving clients including Baker Academic, Lexham/Faithlife, Eerdmans, and Zondervan.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lissa Halls
Matthews, NC, USA
I am a fiction editor who specializes in Christian fiction. I love story and helping writers produce the book they envision.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Focus on the Family
Melody
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Award-winning author. DE for publishers of romance, inspirational, YA, MG, HF, and NF. Edited books for two authors who got TEDx Talks.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Mashups, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Brands Through Books
- Clean Reads Publishing
- Creator Institute
- 5-Star rated
Mary
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Writing + story coach to hundreds of authors, I edit fiction, inspy non-fiction, + queries. Bestseller with 17+ years experience.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Laura
Houston, TX, USA
The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Christian Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Lerner Publishing, Enslow Publishing, Pelican Publishing
- Self-employed
- Lone Star College and Home Run Ministries





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