Developmental Editing, Ghost Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading Memoir/General nonfiction, Literary fiction, Commercial fiction, Mystery, LGBT/Gender/Women's Studies Don White is an award-winning editor with more than twenty years' publishing experience. He's worked on three New York Times bestsellers and three Los Angeles Times bestsellers. Among the notable writers he's edited are Gore Vidal, Edward Albee, …
by Alan Jeffries, Developmental Editor – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult Adventure I am a developmental editor specializing in genre fiction, and have been for most of my life in publishing (which began as a journalist and small press editor/publisher back in the early Eighties). Aside from a work’s core concept (this key bit of …
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror Author and Editor Substantive editing, copyediting, rewriting, book production Genre fiction (everything except romance); novels and short stories Horror, dark fantasy, young adult adventure, neo-pulp, military science fiction Alan Jeffries started out in newspaper journalism and small press publishing, working for grizzled editors on weekdays and then posing as one on …
Developmental Editor, Copyeditor and Proofreader: Fantasy, Historical fiction, Self-help, Narrative nonfiction SYLVIA CARTER is passionate about great storytelling that is built on the backs of great characters; thoroughly developed and immersive worldbuilding; and old stories told in vibrant, relevant, and challenging new ways. As a nonfiction editor, she enjoys devoting her time and expertise to …
Kelly Lynne Book Editor | Paranormal Romance At a recent panel discussion with the Central Oregon Writer’s Guild, I fielded a question I hadn’t heard before: What is the difference between ghostwriting and a heavy developmental edit? The knee-jerk answer is that one is writing for someone else, the other is fixing someone else’s writing, …
by Ana Howard For a writer seeking to find an agent and/or publisher, working with a developmental editor before submission is an invaluable advantage. Once a writer has gone through the process of writing and rewriting, then fine-tuning numerous times, it’s often difficult to see what else needs to be done to make his or …
DAVID ROSE has edited more than seventy published books, both fiction and nonfiction. Dave appreciates the interdependence of clear writing with clear thinking. He enjoys helping writers clarify their language and their thoughts, analyzing arguments, plot lines, and pointing out issues or inconsistencies that detract from a good story. Dave likes how the process of …
LAURA HARVEY is passionate about reading and producing high-quality books, and she is the perfect editor to take a manuscript from rough draft to finished, polished product. Since 2006, she has edited for numerous publishers, including Common Ground Publishing, Mayhaven Publishing, and Northwestern University Press. Her interests include nonfiction, children’s literature (picture books through young …
Developmental Editing Manuscript Critiques Work-in-Progress Beta Reading Query Letters and Book Proposals Career Mentoring Amy Bennet is a critically acclaimed and agented novelist with a deep knowledge of both the craft and the business of science fiction, fantasy, and horror publishing. Clients and students of hers say they appreciate her supportive and generous style, and …
The author and editor of more than 150 books, David Alan knows what it takes to get a book published. “Excellence is his habit,” publisher Les Krantz wrote, and it’s reflected in the numbers: David’s Goodreads.com rating of 4.24 (2,000-plus ratings) places him in the top 1 percentile of authors/editors. Civil rights icon Myrlie Evers-Williams, …
LISA BALTHAZAR has published over 100 books, including several award-winning and bestselling titles. She is also a publishing executive and editor with over 20 years of professional experience in the industry. She has been Editorial/Publishing Director for Golden Books, Price Stern Sloan-Penguin Random House, Intervisual Books, Gateway Learning Corp (Hooked on Phonics), and other established …
Marie Valentine More than a decade of editing experience has shaped Marie’s commitment to thoroughness and consistency, as well as to meeting goals and deadlines. Her editorial work ranges from conceptual and developmental brainstorming to copyediting and proofreading, as well as the nitty-gritty of print and Web production. Marie is an honors graduate from the …
Editor for three New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling authors Caroline T. has been editing popular fiction for 20 years and has 200+ novels under her belt. Her ability to see the big picture, combined with an in-depth knowledge of today’s publishing market, makes her an invaluable partner in the editing and …
Nonfiction Book Editor Specializing in Memoirs, Self-Help, Business Books, Religious Books, and Textbooks. Developmental Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Rewriting Educational publishing industry editor, manager, director, executive and now independent contractor with over thirty-five years experience developing college and high school textbooks. Editor extraordinaire with a passion for the written (and edited) word. Highly regarded, excellent, engaged, …
Writing Coach, Mentor, Collaborator, and Ghostwriter Editing Services | Contemporary/Mainstream Creative Nonfiction, Detective, Erotica, Gay/Lesbian, Literary Fiction, Memoir/Autobiography, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult TED GASNER edited hundreds of award-winning fiction and nonfiction titles during his six years as a Supervising Editor for Scholastic Inc. Ted developed book series for print, eReaders, and websites, then assigned …
ARLENE FERGUSON has developed and edited 500+ full-length manuscripts in a variety of genres since 1996. Her clients include women’s fiction author Angie Daniels, London Times best-selling nonfiction author Catherine G. McCall, Bram Stoker Award-long listed Sue Dent, award-winning Young Adult author Hannah R. Goodman, AFCW-nominated Christian fiction author Laura Frantz, and award-winning journalist and …
Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, contemporary-mainstream-trade, adventure, romance, science fiction, action/military, travel/lifestyle, erotica, gay/lesbian, ethnic culture, literary journalism, memoir/autobiography, New Age, religion, spirituality, poetry JAMES N. POWELL “James Powell examines the symbols of language the way a biologist examines cells.” New York Times Review of Books “James Powell assures us that the universe is a silent …
Developmental/substantive editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript/query letter critique. Genre specialties include: Juvenile Fiction: young adult, middle grade (ages 8-12), leveled/early reader (ages 5-8), picture books, series fiction General Fiction: contemporary trade and mass market fiction, romance/women's fiction, mysteries, thrillers ANGELLE PINGTON has been a professional book editor since 2001. She was an in-house …
Kelly Lynne is the proud “auntie” to over 80 published novels, novellas and short stories, which have sold to Kensington Publishing, Carina Press, Cerridwen Press, Awe-Struck Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Wings ePress, Bradley Publishing, Damnation Books, and The Wild Rose Press as well as author self-published titles. These books have gone on to earn high praise …
Science fiction and fantasy, mainstream fiction, short stories, mysteries, anthropology, history, memoirs. Manuscript submission services: book proposals, and query letters. I’m your basic all-around generalist writer and content editor. Most things interest me, and if they interest me enough, I write about them. I’m firmly convinced that a good writer can write anything well, and …
SANDY JUDD has edited or proofread over 300 published books, on topics that include politics, history, business, literary criticism, ethnic history, anthropology, science and medicine, industry manuals, memoirs, Christian and inspirational, parenting and relationships, humor, and fiction (additional topics/genres below). Her clients have included university presses, large, mainstream publishers, and smaller presses and professional organizations. …
ANA HOWARD specializes in fiction and, as the author of eight published novels, offers a unique editorial perspective. Her books include contemporary and historical children’s, young adult, and adult literature. She has worked with both small independent publishers such as Roberts Rinehart and Brown Barn Books, and with large publishing houses such as Penguin Putnam and …
Copy Editor and Proofreader Fiction and Nonfiction Manuscripts Sara Hopkins has been working in the publishing industry since her first job out of college two decades ago—and actually started on that career path when she discovered library cards and Nancy Drew at age seven. Sara’s experience is as varied as her interests and she has …
Mystery | Crime | Adventure | Suspense | Historical | Westerns Science Fiction and Fantasy | Speculative Fiction Young Adult | Romance | Literary CAROLINE HILEY specializes in copyediting novels and works of nonfiction. She works with both traditional publishers and independent authors. Her focus in all editing is consistency, accuracy, and clarity, so that …
Children’s Book Editor, Proofreader, Illustrator MARLO GARNER is an editor, writing teacher, published children’s author, and working illustrator, and her multifaceted experience provides a unique perspective on children’s books and the children’s publishing industry. Marlo has been editing children’s books and teaching writing since the late 1990s. She is on faculty at the Rhode Island School …
Fiction and Non-Fiction Developmental and Content Editing, Ghostwriting and Collaboration, Manuscript Evaluation and Critique, Writing Mentor & Coach, Book Proposal Preparation Before Stacey Donovan became a professional editor more than 20 years ago, she worked in a literary agency where she learned how to say no more often than yes, and include reasons why. A stint …
HENRY DENARD is a writer, ghost writer, and editor of commercial mainstream nonfiction and fiction. Denard co-founded and was editor in chief at a publishing company (distributed by Random House) where he oversaw (and often helped to write) dozens of books. Denard’s bestselling nonfiction and fiction authors include Chris Wallace, Catherine Crier, Matthew Modine, Brett …
ALICE DAY has been an editor since 1988. After earning a graduate degree in creative writing at Brown University, she has worked at the book publishers Henry Holt and Company and Carroll & Graf Publishers. Writer Don Smith, whose awards include 19 regional Emmys, said of Alice Day, “She’s the kind of editor every writer …
On every job, Rosanne Catalano offers breadth and depth of knowledge as well as a passion for her work. She will be your ideal reader, looking at your work from the consumer’s point of view and letting you know exactly how to appeal to your market. Thanks to her experience sorting submissions for a publishing …
Christian Book Editor | Screenplay Editing Services Mainstream fiction | Christian Fiction | Science Fiction | Fantasy | Screenplays DAVID CATHCART has worked as a writer, editor, publisher, journalist, screenwriter, blogger, copyeditor, copywriter, art director, and proofreader for almost 20 years. He has written, co-written and edited over 40 published books, both fiction and non-fiction. …
CARLY CANTOR, a former acquisitions editor at a New York publisher as well as a published author herself, is a meticulous, hands-on editor who “becomes one” with every project, paying close attention to both the big picture and the small details. She offers critiquing, development editing, and line-editing for fiction and nonfiction book projects. She …
BETH BRUNO Beth Bruno, Ed.M., M.A., began her literary career 20 years ago as a features writer and editor. Her weekly op-ed column, "Stand Up and Be Counted," became an instant hit when she invited readers to share their opinions about hot topics of the day and included them in her columns. In 2001 she …
Book Editor | Writing Coach Sarah is booking for October 2016 Women’s Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Biographies, Religion, New Age, Spirituality, Inspiration Self-Help, How-To Sarah Anderson is a freelance editor and writer, experienced in fiction and nonfiction. Her work has been called outstanding, and she was solely responsible for editing the three most successful …