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Stephen

Stephen 5 star rating

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
Sandra

Sandra 5 star rating

Omaha, United States

Skilled nonfiction book editor and book coach in business, true crime, self-help. Get from idea to published. I love first-time authors.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Metropolitan Community College
  • Self-employed
Adam

Adam 5 star rating

Asheville, United States

Scholarly and nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience in digital and print publishing. Reader advocate and prose polisher.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Soomo Learning
  • Oxford University Press
  • HarperCollins Publishers
Gail Naron

Gail Naron 5 star rating

New Orleans, United States

Editing of academic works, reports, and dissertations, with a focus on the social sciences, Jewish studies, humanities, and law

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, and Economics.

Work experience:

  • Aptara, Westchester Publishing Services
  • Jewish Communal Service Association
Lila

Lila 5 star rating

New York, United States

I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Barbara

Barbara 5 star rating

Washington, DC, United States

After working as a nonfiction book editor for years at NatGeo, I know the ins and outs of publishing from ideation to final proofing.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture, History, Nature, Writing & Publishing, Travel, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

  • National Geographic Society
  • Self-employed
Erik

Erik 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

  • Red Sofa Literary Agency
  • Self-employed
  • The Overlook Press
  • Oxford University Press
  • Headwater Literary Management

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Kristin

Kristin 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

Nearly ten years' experience in academic publishing. Two degrees from Oxford University and, yes, it looks just like Harry Potter.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Palgrave Macmillan
  • Self-employed
  • Routledge, Taylor and Francis
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Springer Science and Business Media
Michaela

Michaela 5 star rating

Alexandria, VA, USA

I edit content about science, history, nature, fun reference, and children's non-fiction with a National Geographic background.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • National Geographic Partners
  • University Press of New England
  • Brill Publishers
  • Appalachian Mountain Club
Anna

Anna 5 star rating

Barrington, RI, USA

Editor of critically acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction, memoir, health and wellness, and more—with 20 years of industry experience

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Agriculture, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Experiment
  • Globe Pequot Press
  • HarperCollins
  • Sobel Weber Associates
Heather

Heather 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Developmental editor for NYTimes bestselling authors with over 25 years experience in professional trade publishing.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • Compass Literary
  • ICM
April

April 5 star rating

Altadena, CA, USA

I have nearly 20 years of experience editing educational content and developing curriculum at companies such as Google and Disney.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, ELT, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, and History.

Work experience:

  • SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOOL SERVICE
  • Self-employed
  • DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
  • GLENCOE/MCGRAW-HILL
  • GOOGLE
Hannah

Hannah 5 star rating

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
Melanie

Melanie 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Development editor, writer, and proofreader specializing in general nonfiction, cookbooks, lifestyle, wellness, crafts, and education.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Callisto Media
  • Macmillan Learning
  • Page Street Publishing Company
Meg

Meg 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

With an MFA in CWR, an MA in publishing, and 3 years experience in a publishing house, I'm excited to use my skills to help craft your WIP!

Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Historical Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, and Social & Family Issues.

Work experience:

  • Casemate Group
  • Barnes and Noble
  • Reedsy
Meghan

Meghan 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Editor and collaborator with a decade of experience at Penguin Random House and Macmillan.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Flatiron Books, Macmillan
  • Crown Publishing Group, Penguin Random House
  • Alfred A. Knopf, Penguin Random House
  • Columbia University Press
Amy

Amy 5 star rating

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

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