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Eliza
Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
Christopher
Gallatin, United States
Accomplished editor specializing in general and Christian non-fiction. Editor of 60 published books. Here to help you tell your story!
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Inspirational, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- B&H Academic
- Moody Publishers
- Lexham Press and Kirkdale Press
- Self-employed
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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Michaela
Alexandria, VA, USA
I edit content about science, history, nature, fun reference, and children's non-fiction with a National Geographic background.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- University Press of New England
- Brill Publishers
- Appalachian Mountain Club
Brittany
Rye, United States
Experienced cookbook editor and proofreader with a background in nonfiction publishing.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
- Book Passage Bookstore
- Saint Mary's College of California
- MARY: A Journal of New Writing
- The Music Hall
Edward
New York, NY, USA
Experienced, award-winning nonfiction book editor, providing developmental and substantive editing, evaluations, and coaching
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Bayer Diagnostics
- Girl Scouts of the USA National Headquarters
- SYDA Foundation
- Solution Tree Books
- Self-employed
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
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Teresa
Annapolis, MD, USA
Former writer-editor for Time-Life Books and English professor with a heart for helping first-time authors communicate clearly.
Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Howard University
- Time-Life Books
Ava
Colbert, WA, USA
A patient, nurturing, painstakingly detailed book editor with more than 20 years of experience helping authors seasoned and new.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Technology, Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture, and Design.
Work experience:
- self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons
Barry
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
I have written and edited thousands of grant proposals and have also written and edited books and articles primarily about American Indians.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Photography, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Mikola
New York, NY, USA
25+ years as editor, copy editor, and proofreader on book projects. My priority: shaping the work so your voice and storytelling shines.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Anthologies, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Pearson Education/ Longman Publishers
- Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan)
- 7 Stories Press
- GS Sharpe Communications
Jen
Denver, CO, USA
Experienced educator-turned-editor with expertise in developmental and copy editing. Well-versed in traditional and independent publishing.
Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Times 10 Publications
- Self-employed
Kerri
Cottondale, FL, USA
18+ years of publishing experience in developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. Specializing in non-fiction how-to books.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Education & Reference, Home & Garden, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Cedar Lane Press
- Caslon Publishing
- Spring House Press
- Self-employed
- Fox Chapel Publishing
Melanie
New York, NY, USA
Hello :) I'm a book editor with more than 12 years of experience in the NYC publishing industry. See my portfolio below.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Psychology, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- The Quarto Group
- Sterling Publishing
- Diversion Books
- Kevin Anderson & Assoc.
Colin
Happy Valley, OR, USA
I'm a publishing consultant with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry as an acquiring editor. I'm also an agented writer.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- National Council of Teachers of English
- International Society for Technology in Education
Bruce
Astoria, NY, USA
Higher education editor with 30+ years of experience (both in-house and freelance) developing texts in the humanities and social sciences.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Houghton Mifflin company
Marcia
Plymouth, NH, USA
As an experienced story-focused editor and published author, I help bring out your voice and make your writing the best it can be.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, and Art.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Plymouth State University
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