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Julia
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Berkeley, CA, United States
NYT-bestselling author, book reviewer, and editor. I've helped dozens of clients get published in small and large presses. I love what I do.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Education & Reference, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Los Angeles Times
- El Financiero de Mexico
- Wired News
- The New York Times
- Stanford University
Mike
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Winter Park, CO, USA
20+ years in publishing. Ghostwritten 3 NYT bestsellers, edited/co-written/coached 50 Amazon #1s. Nonfiction, business, career, faith
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Career Guides.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Karen
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Keller, TX, USA
Experienced developmental editor and freelance writer with over 30 years of experience in academic publishing.
Genres: Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Psychology, Sociology, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Ben
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New York City, NY, USA
Book coach and developmental editor for budding and award-winning historians, biographers, and journalists. Book proposals are my passion.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Watkinson Library
- Self-employed
Katie
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NYC, NY, USA
Former editor at Penguin Random House with broad experience across genres, including literary fiction, memoir, humor, and more.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Trident Media Group
- Europa Editions
Amaryah
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NYC, NY, USA
Literary agent/editor with 10+ yrs experience, looking to help authors bring out the best in their manuscripts, proposals, query letters.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- GO Literary
- Laura Gross Literary Agency
- Lesley University
- Brandeis University
- Tauber Institute, Brandeis University
Kyle
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with two decades of experience in books and magazines. Known for distilling complex ideas into clear, compelling prose.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Photography, History, Political Science & Current Affairs, Architecture, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Short Story, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Art in America
- Self-employed
- Artforum
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Lisa
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Oakland, CA, USA
Editor/indexer (20y+) of award-winning nonfiction for major, indie, academic, and nonprofit publishers (e.g., Getty, NPS, Chronicle, PRH).
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Nature, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Music.
Work experience:
- Heyday
- Self-employed
Bryndee
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Boise, ID, USA
I enjoy working on all sorts of projects with people who need help with grammar. My main areas are business and English.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Lexington Books
- Golbon
K.J.
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Sheridan, WY, USA
Publisher, Executive Editor, and Consultant w/over 20 years experience shaping publishing/media projects in both fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cultural & Ethnic, Themes & Motifs, Photography, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Digital, Print, and Multimedia Publishing Company (Fiction/Non-Fiction)
Jaimee
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with an agency background and nearly two decades' experience developing award-winning books, specializing in literary fiction and YA.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Short Story, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Literary Group International
Jerry
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Vero Beach, FL, United States
An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lilith
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New York, NY, USA
Academic book editor with a decade of experience editing 100+ books in psychology, non-fiction, biography, and the social sciences.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Springer
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Oxford University Press
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Guilford Press
Julianna
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New York, NY, USA
Professional editor with experience in historical/literary/upmarket women’s fiction and general nonfiction, ready to help you at any stage.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Coming of Age, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster / Avid Reader Press
- Flatiron Books
Adam
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New York, NY, United States
I'm a New York City-based editor specializing in commercial nonfiction, and have worked on several NYT-bestselling titles.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Penguin Books
- Abrams Books
- Public Affairs Books
- Perseus Books Group
- The Overlook Press
- Sterling Publishing
- Apollo Publishers
George
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New York, NY, USA
Expert, supportive, and collaborative editor (copy, line, and developmental) for nonfiction books (academic & trade), articles, and essays
Genres: Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Heather
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor for NYTimes bestselling authors with over 25 years experience in professional trade publishing.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Compass Literary
- ICM
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