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Amy
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Stony Brook University
- Studio Goodwin Sturges
- Self-employed
Sarah
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Seasoned nonfiction editor specializing in Christian living, history, biography, and devotionals. Experienced beta reader in fiction.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Judaism.
Work experience:
- Hendrickson Publishing Group
Michael
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St. Louis, MO, United States
Editor of award-winning literature and NYT bestsellers, with 13 years' experience at Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Hachette.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- The Laryngoscope Journal
- Self-employed
- Graphic World, Inc
- Penguin Random House
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Ally
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Experienced copyeditor and proofreader with a background in independent, literary, and academic publishing.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- David R. Godine, Publisher
- Yale University
Kylie
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St Paul, MN, USA
Kylie has worked professionally as an editor for over a decade. She has experience as a freelancer and working for a publishing house.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Kensington Publishing
- Thomson Reuters
Lisa
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St James, NY, USA
I am a copy editor and proofreader who has worked on both non-fiction and fiction books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Macmillan
- Afloat USA magazine
- The Independent newspaper (East Hampton)
Chelsea
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St Paul, MN, USA
10+ years' experience and an eclectic background from novels to high-level scientific journal articles and memoirs and biographies.
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and New Age.
Work experience:
- L'arbreGlobal
- Publishing Solutions Group
- O'Reilly Media
- Adams Media
- American Meteorological Society
- Casino Enterprise Management
- Foundation Medicine, Inc
- Foundation Medicine
- Medtronic
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Steven P.
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Saint Louis, MO, USA
Motivated, versatile editor with many years of experience in book publishing. Ph.D. in U.S. History (specialties: religion and politics).
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Oxford University Press, University of Pennylvania Press, and other publishers
Shawna
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Caring, supportive editor for Tor, Nightfire, Forge (Carissa Broadbent, Martha Wells, Cixin Liu, Ray Nayler) ready to help your story shine.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Tor Publishing Group
- St. Martin's Press
Kate
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St Paul, MN, USA
Experienced children’s literature editor and writer, specializing in science, history, and biography
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bellwether Media
- Magers & Quinn Booksellers
- Multnomah Education Service District Outdoor School
- Grinnell College
- Portland Monthly Magazine
Kim
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St. Petersburg, FL, USA
20+ years of writing, editing, and coaching experience, I'll bring out the very best in your writing. Skilled. Confident. Caring.
Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- kn literary arts
- The Associated Press
- Gingko Press
- Prosperity Fund
- Self-employed
John
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St. Louis, MO, USA
20+ years as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader, in both nonfiction and fiction. Former MFA faculty and author of 4 books.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- The Common Reader, Washington University in St. Louis
- McNeese State MFA program
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rebecca
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Saint Louis, MO, USA
Anthropologist, social worker, professional editor, and award-winning author with 20+ years' experience. Compassionate perfectionist.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Springer
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Lumen Psychotherapy
- Palgrave McMillan
- Self-employed
Nell
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
From bestselling business titles to novels and short story collections, I've helped authors polish their prose for over a decade.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Action & Adventure, Inspirational, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Karen Leland, Sterling Marketing Group
- Amnet Publishing
Jerry
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Vero Beach, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Will
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Chicago, United States
Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
Erik
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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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