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Tigard, OR, United States
An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime
New York, NY, USA
Literary agent and former editorial director with 10+ years of expertise. Dedicated to helping storytellers of all kinds find their voice.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction
Sacramento, CA, USA
I am comics. I am thematic storytelling. I am writing and editing with intention. I am the process that helps creators achieve their goals.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Themes & Motifs
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Experienced editor of comics & graphic novels. I love working on diverse character-driven stories, no matter the genre!
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure, LGBTQ Fiction
Saint Paul, MN, USA
Accomplished developmental editor with 13+ years of progressive publishing experience in graphic novels and illustrated/gift books
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Humor & Comedy
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense
Bristol, RI, USA
I'm a children's and young adult editor with nearly ten years of publishing industry experience, working across age range and genre.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Developmental editor; 30+ years commercial publishing experience; currently taking only graphic novel/graphic nonfiction or prior clients.
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Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Science Fiction
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