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Deborah
Woodstock, United States
I have over 20 years' experience editing popular nonfiction and fiction, with a recent focus on psychology, philosophy, and current affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Communication Initiative
- Freelance
- Alan Bernhard Creative Enterprises (ABCE)
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Maleah
Nashville, United States
Former Thomas Nelson editor with 20 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles
Work experience:
- Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers)
- Thomas Nelson
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality
Abby
Portland, United States
Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Disney-Hyperion
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult
Lynsey
Missoula, United States
(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Fordham University Press
- City College of New York
- Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
- WHACK! Magazine
- Penguin Group (USA)
- Self-employed
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction
Wayt
Seattle, United States
Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.
Work experience:
- Intellectual Ventures
- Self-employed
- Scientific American
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, Life Sciences
Kathryn
Chicago, United States
Experienced developmental book editor specializing in parenting books as well as children's PB, MG and YA fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- The Purcell Literary Agency
- Entangled Publishing
- Author Claudia Gray
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction
Erin L.
Seattle, Washington, United States
24+ awards in writing and editing • 30+ books edited • Specialties include nonfiction and poetry • Ph.D. student, lit and creative writing
Work experience:
- Cavendish Square, Wiley, & other publishers
- Open Books: A Poem Emporium
- Killer Visual Strategies
- Various magazines
- The Kentucky Standard
- Sarabande Books
- Entre Ríos Books
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Nature, Children’s Non-Fiction
George
Virginia, United States
Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.
Work experience:
- The Free Lance-Star
- freelance
- self-employed and for various companies
- volunteer
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's
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