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Fran

Fran 5 star rating

New York, United States

Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Writers House
  • youbloom music festival
Cassidy

Cassidy 5 star rating

New York, New York, USA

An editor at a Big 5 publisher with experience editing NYT bestsellers, specializing in adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Women's Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
Ann Leslie

Ann Leslie 5 star rating

New York City, NY, United States

Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books
  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Matthew

Matthew 5 star rating

New York, United States

Editor and writing coach specializing in literary fiction, thrillers, memoir and other narrative nonfiction, business books, and self-help.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Graduate Writing Program, Columbia University
  • Self-employed
Lila

Lila 5 star rating

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
Natalie

Natalie 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

Writer, editor, and Italian-to-English translator with three decades of experience. I've written and edited dozens of cookbooks.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Fashion & Textiles, Biographies & Memoirs, Design, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Stephanie

Stephanie 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

Former HarperCollins Publishers and Delacorte Press acquisitions editor, specializing in mind-body-spirit. Award-winning indie clients.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell
  • Self-employed

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Molly

Molly 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Former HarperCollins editor and current international book scout with over 8 years of publishing industry experience.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Maria B. Campbell Associates
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Foundry Literary + Media
Laura

Laura 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

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Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • JIMMY Patterson, Little, Brown and Company
  • Disney Hyperion
Oren

Oren 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
  • Self-employed
Anna

Anna 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Children's book editor and author with 10 years' experience at Random House Children's Books and Scholastic. Editor of a #1 NYT bestseller.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Scholastic
  • Random House Children's Books
  • Freelance Consulting
Danielle

Danielle 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Dedicated editor of various genres and age groups, including picture books, middle grade, YA, adult mysteries/thrillers, and biographies.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Palaver Arts Magazine
  • Yale University Press
  • Sourcebooks Publishing
  • Trojans 360
  • Simon & Schuster
Tahra

Tahra 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Romance editor who has worked with bestselling, award-winning authors. Paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Romantic Comedy, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Sarah

Sarah 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

14+ years of experience publishing bestselling, award-winning authors in all genres. Let me help make your book the best it can possibly be!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Humor & Comedy, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House Audio
  • HarperCollins
  • Melville House
  • Holly Black
Mayada

Mayada 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Editor of prize-winning literary fiction. Formerly at Bloomsbury Publishing. Arabic-to-English translator.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Sociology.

Work experience:

  • Bloomsbury Publishing Qatar Foundation (BQFP)
  • Self-employed
Salwa

Salwa 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I am an executive-level editor with 20+ years of experience in narrative non-fiction specializing in how-to books.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Parenting & Families, Travel, Agriculture, Health & Wellbeing, and Fashion & Textiles.

Work experience:

  • Callisto Media
  • Fodor's Travel
Michael

Michael 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Creative and dynamic children's book editor with 15 years experience at companies such as Scholastic Books and Random House Children's Books

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Random House Children's Books
  • Scholastic Books
  • Self-Employed

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