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Melody
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Award-winning author. DE for publishers of romance, inspirational, YA, MG, HF, and NF. Edited books for two authors who got TEDx Talks.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Mashups, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Brands Through Books
- Clean Reads Publishing
- Creator Institute
- 5-Star rated
Emily
Salina, KS, USA
Copy editor with ten years of experience editing religious books, memoirs, academic texts, and children's books for two major publishers
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Concordia Publishing House
- Rowman & Littlefield
Geoffrey
D.C., DC, United States
20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Running Press
- Self-employed
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Sally
Atlanta, GA, USA
Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Udemy
Christy
Warminster, PA, USA
Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- M*Modal
- BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
- Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
Sheryl
Forest, Virginia, USA
Editor of published fiction and nonfiction books with more than 35 years' journalism experience. I also mentor new writers.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- World Help
- International Mission Board
Jennifer
Yucaipa, California, USA
Developmental editor with over 19 years of experience specializing in Christian fiction, nonfiction, and sweet romance. Edited at Zondervan.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Zondervan/HarperCollins
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Lindsay
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Collaborative and supportive dev. editor with numerous bestsellers in women's fiction & romance at Amazon, Guideposts, and Penguin.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Amazon
- Guideposts Books
- Penguin
Elizabeth
Tupelo, MS, USA
Provide personalized editorial services with collaborative approach, respecting the writer's voice, treating each book as if it were my own.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Peter
Valley Center, CA, USA
Seasoned editor / award-winning author / college teacher / pastor. I specialize in making writing flow like water–from sentence to book.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- EA Books Publishing
Glenys
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- United Methodist Church
- Self-employed
Kami
Provo, UT, USA
I specialize in clean historical and contemporary romance, suspense, and Christian nonfiction for Latter-day Saints.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Covenant Communications
- Brief Media
- Eschler Editing
- Self-employed
Esther
Mankato, MN, USA
I am a professional freelance editor specializing in working on Christian materials that serve the Church.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Concordia Publishing House
Deborah
Batavia, IL, USA
I am an experienced book editor who loves children's books and fantasy fiction! I hold an MFA in writing from VCFA and a PhD in linguistics.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Tyndale House Publishers
- Green Bottle Creative Services
Amy
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Editor with 5+ years of professional experience. I enjoy novels, mysteries, fantasy, YA/kids lit, and Christian fiction.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Xulon Press
- Mill City Press
- Self-employed
- Fortress Press
- University of Minnesota Press
- Milkweed Editions
Abbey
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Flexible, intuitive editor with 9 years' experience in Christian fiction and nonfiction. Previously a Proverbs 31 editor (Lysa T)! No AI.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Proverbs 31 Ministries
- Apex CoVantage
- Pique Publishing, Inc.
- Self-employed
Emily
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
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