Emily Katzenberger
Saint Louis, Missouri
Developmental Editor
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Developmental Editor
$0.02/word
Saint Louis, Missouri
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Last Updated
March 20, 2024
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March 20, 2024
Emily is a Developmental Editor from Saint Louis, Missouri

I am a freelance editor specializing in developmental editing fantasy and science fiction. I graduated from Webster University with a BA in philosophy in 2020. In 2021, I started reading and reviewing Advanced Readers Copies of books under the name "The Biased Bibliophile." From there, I decided to pursue a career in freelance editing. In 2023, I completed the Editorial Freelancers Association's developmental editing classes and received my copyediting certificate from the University of California San Diego Extended Studies.
I am a huge supporter of overlooked voices and love working with writers who include diverse characters in their stories. I myself am queer, autistic, and fat, and it’s important to me to support historically marginalized communities in the work I do and in daily life.
My favorite part about developmental editing is collaborating with authors to make their stories shine!

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