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Holly
Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
Lindsay
New York, NY, USA
Freelance editor specializing in YA, SFF, and query packages. Former literary agent with 20 years of experience in NYC publishing.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
Emily
New York, NY, USA
I'm a kids book editor at Chronicle Books with more than six years of experience who specializes in middle-grade and YA fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- The Manuscript Academy
- Abrams Books
- Magic Cat Publishing
- NBC Universal
- Chronicle Books
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Lyndsey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
- Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)
Amanda
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Independent Press
- C&R Press
- Virginia Tech
- Freelance
Isabella
New York, NY, USA
Experienced freelance editor specializing in SFF, horror, and speculative fiction for Adults and YA. Formerly with S&S.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster, Touchstone/Atria
- Self-employed
T.S.
New York City, NY, USA
A NYT bestselling and award-winning editor of children's and YA/teen fiction with 16 years of experience at Top 5 publishing imprints.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Azantian Literary Agency
- Jimmy Patterson Books/Little, Brown (Hachette Book Group)
- Inkyard Press/Harlequin Teen (Harper Collins)
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group)
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Ross
Baltimore, MD, United States
Editor w/20+ yrs exp committed to nurturing authors' voices, refining narrative vision and elevating storytelling with empathy and precision
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Coming of Age, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, and Legal Thriller.
Work experience:
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Towson Univeristy
- Gotham Writing Workshop, New York City
- Self-employed
- University of Maryland College Park
Lillian
Chicago, IL, USA
Experienced full-service editor specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance. Let's take your book to the next level!
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Internet Brands
Angela
Los Angeles, United States
Editor of more than 1,000 books. I specialize in sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, mystery, thriller, YA, and dystopian fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Alyson Books
- Self-employed
Madeline
New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor and published author specializing in literary, horror, and suspense novels
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- various
James
Fort Collins, CO, USA
I help genre fiction & comics writers see what isn’t working, strengthen tension and conflict, and hook readers from page one.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Jeppesen/Boeing
Michael
Los Angeles, CA, USA
New York Times Bestselling fiction editor with fifteen years of publishing industry experience, specializing in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Technothriller, Historical Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Skybound Entertainment
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
David
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Developmental & Copy Editor for Literary, Horror, SF, and Cross-Genre Fiction | 100+ 5★ Reviews
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Literary Fiction, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Hearst Business Media
- Sleeping Giant
Kerry
New York, NY, USA
I'm interested in thoughtful, voice-driven manuscripts. I especially love stories that include queer characters and/or speculative elements.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Henry Holt & Company
- Curtis Brown, Ltd.
- One Story Magazine
- JMH Scouting
- Daniela Schlingmann Literary Scouting
Olivia
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor offering thoughtful, creative collaboration. Specializes in thrillers, suspense, and all things speculative.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Publishing Company
- C&R Press
- Otis Books
- Freelance
Bryan Thomas
Ottawa, KS, USA
Hugo-nominated and 12 time #1 bestselling author and editor of 21 anthologies, and over 200 novels—let’s make a great story together!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Technothriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- 25 and Y
- Wordfire Press
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