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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
Glenn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Experienced editor for university presses (MIT, Harvard, etc.) and scholars (Princeton, U of Toronto, etc.); published award-winning books.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, History, Law, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Frederick News-Post
- Capital News Service (Washington, D.C.)
- American Journalism Review
Lila
New York, United States
I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Julia
Charleston, SC, United States
Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The History Press
- Newgen KnowledgeWorks
- Amnet
Julie
New York, United States
Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Disney Publishing Worldwide
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
- HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
- Self-employed
Paul
Los Angeles, United States
I excel at copy-editing, proofreading, developmental editing, ghostwriting, all kinds of collaborating — fiction, nonfiction, humor, & more.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Anthologies, Music, Entertainment, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Brooke
Denver, United States
Experienced (9 years in-house, 19 years freelance), nonfiction editor specializing in assessments, development editing, and copy editing.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Entertainment, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Westview Press in the Perseus Books Group (now Hachette)
- Self-employed
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Paula
Madison, WI, USA
Meticulous, passionate copy and developmental editor with 20+ years working with leading NYC publishers and award-winning authors. Let's go!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Historical Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Allyson
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Professional copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years of experience working on fiction, narrative nonfiction, and prescriptive nonfiction.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Parenting & Families, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Overlook Press
- Grand Central Publishing
- DC Comics
Vaneesa
Milwaukee, WI, USA
A PhD historian offering editing and indexing. I am a scholar at your service with the skills of an editor and the mind of a historian.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, Philosophy, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Society for Historians of Foreign Relations (SHAFR)
- UW-Madison
Jennie
Longmont, CO, USA
Meticulous proofreader and copy editor specializing in scholarly and technical non-fiction of the social sciences persuasion.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Papercheck
Don
Chicago, IL, USA
I do developmental editing in social science and the humanities. From first drafts through to publication, I like helping scholars succeed.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- CEMSE, University of Chicago
- University of Chicago Press
- Self
Marissa
New York, NY, USA
Veteran editor, agent, game developer. Making stories sharper and intelligent people more intelligible for over a decade in NYC publishing.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Technology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- The Curious Minds Literary Agency
- Basic Books, Hachette
- Wiley
- Tapas Entertainment, Inc.
Rachel
Woodstock, GA, USA
Energetic editor specializing in nonfiction, academic, and reference texts. A decade of experience with The New Press, PRO-ED, and more.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Bookbright Media
- New South Journal
- Five Points
- Eudora Welty Review
- Self-employed
Elissa
Cedaredge, CO, USA
I am a copy editor and proofreader specializing in nonfiction with over 20 years of experience and 400 books under my belt.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Carnegie Museum of Art
Jennifer
Chicago, IL, USA
Editor with 24+ years of experience in biography, memoir, history, and fiction for adults and children at various publishing companies.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Heinemann-Raintree
- Quarasan
- McGraw-Hill
- Publications International, Ltd.
- Capstone Publishers
- Self-employed
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