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Wayt
Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, and Life Sciences.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
Erik
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
Boris
Oakland, CA, USA
Experienced content and copy editor of academic non-fiction (10+ years). A resource for your scholarly and creative projects.
Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Life Sciences, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- The University of California, Berkeley
- Stanford University
- University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Arizona
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Daniel
Spokane, WA, USA
Seasoned and highly attentive. I really just love to learn and experience new stories, but I am most interested in education and history.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Math & Science, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Brown Books Publishing Group
- Irving ISD
Nate
Lexington, KY, USA
Editor specializing in business, finance, health, and historical nonfiction. I have a keen eye for detail and strive for perfection.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Technology, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Forbes Books
- Copy Editor
- Self-employed
Chris
Philadelphia, PA, USA
19+ yrs experience in nonfiction developmental and copy editing. Topics include leadership, sustainability, health and wellness, and more!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Technology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Soundview Executive Book Summaries
- SMG France
- Ideas for Leaders, Ltd.
Kathy
San Diego, United States
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
- Academic Press
- Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
- Converse Consultants West
- Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
- Self-employed
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Douglas
New York, NY, USA
Dedicated to clarifying and amplifying the creative voices of emerging and established authors.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, and Computers & Internet.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Rowman & Littlefield
- TPR Press
Danielle
San Francisco, CA, USA
I help thought leaders turn their big ideas into books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- IBISWorld
- Pepperdine University
Dana
New York, NY, USA
Dynamic editor with four years of experience evaluating proposals and manuscripts in the academic and trade nonfiction publishing markets
Genres: Mathematics & Statistics, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Church Publishing Incorporated
- Springer Nature
- Oxford University Press
Judith
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor experienced in academic and professional nonfiction in business and finance.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Springer Nature
- McGraw Hill
Michael
New Paltz, NY, USA
Editor and writer of books, reports, and media in science, health, wellness, and more. 27 years editing, 12 as a scientist, and 4 writing.
Genres: Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Career Guides, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Marist College
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
Nomi
Hudson, NY, USA
I bring an eagle eye and love of language to the table, along with 15 years of copy editing and proofreading expertise.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Math & Science, and LGBTQ Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Danielle
Bettendorf, IA, USA
A meticulous editor with 20+ years editing nonfiction, with a particular focus on memoir, science, and nature.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, Travel, Photography, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Utne Reader
- Voyageur Press
Rachel
New York, NY, USA
A thoughtful, voice-driven editor with nearly a decade of experience in socially conscious nonfiction and select speculative fiction 📖
Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Simon & Schuster
- Columbia University Press
- David Black Literary Agency
- The New Press
Stephanie
Bedford, United States
Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Keep Learning
- National Center for Science Education
- BiteScis
Kendra
Miami, FL, USA
I specialize in non-fiction children's books and education/reference texts, so I know how and why we read: for learning or just plain fun!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Life Sciences, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Holiday, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- World Book, Inc.
- Norwood House Press
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
- Self-employed





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