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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
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
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
Sandra
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.
Work experience:
- Metropolitan Community College
- Self-employed
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, True Crime
Will
Chicago, United States
Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense.
Work experience:
- Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)
- Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)
Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
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, Fantasy
Aja
Austin, United States
Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .
Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense
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