Beth Jusino is a freelance editor, teacher, and writer. A former literary agent, she edits fiction and nonfiction, leads a quarterly publishing class at the University of Washington Experimental College,  published two white papers for writers, and speaks nationally at book festivals and events.

Jason Black is a freelance developmental editor in the greater Seattle area. He has edited hundreds of manuscripts for his clients, helping them to strengthen the plots, characters, and writing craft of their novels. He writes a monthly column on character development for Author Magazine.

Waverly Fitzgerald is the author of seven published novels and one nonfiction book, Slow Time. She has received residencies from Hedgebrook and the Whiteley Center, a fellowship from Jack Straw Foundation, and a grant from Artist Trust. She coaches writers and teaches writing classes for Hugo House.

Anne Mini's blog, Author! Author!, provides writers with practical advice on everything from query letter construction to the most delicate of craft issues. She has won numerous writing awards and fellowships. She also holds degrees from Harvard and the Universities of Chicago and Washington.

David B. Schlosser has earned awards for editing and fiction and nonfiction writing. After careers in politics and PR, he has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2001. His work ranges from mystery, scifi/fantasy, and literary fiction to STEM, economics, and business/HR nonfiction.