Amy Boxshall

Amy Boxshall – Editor

Desk Editor with 5+ years in the industry, currently at Pan Macmillan. Send me a message - I’m happy to chat and see if I’m right for you!

Overview

I’m a desk editor, copyeditor and proofreader who specialises in children’s middle-grade and YA fiction, non-fiction and poetry. In my previous role at Make Believe Ideas (owned by Scholastic), I wrote and edited picture books, baby board books, sticker activity books and non-fiction titles.


I understand that this is a very personal process so I approach copyediting and proofreading in a sensitive way ensuring the your voice is preserved. I’m extremely passionate about producing the highest quality writing and I can’t wait to work with you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Poetry Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) French and Spanish
  • PGCE Primary Education

Work experience

Pan Macmillan

Mar, 2021 — Present

I copyedit and proofread children’s and YA fiction, non-fiction and poetry. I have excellent copyediting and proofreading skills.

Make Believe Ideas (Scholastic)

Mar, 2019 — Mar, 2021 (about 2 years)

I wrote, copyedited and proofread picture books, baby board books and sticker activity books.

Portfolio

A Robot Squashed My Teacher (A Dinosaur Ate My Sister Book 2)

Puri, Pooja

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
A Dinosaur Ate My Sister

Puri, Pooja

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
You Can Do It

Marcus Rashford

Proofreading
You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be

Rashford, Marcus

Feiwel & Friends

Copy Editing
A Poet for Every Day of the Year

Proofreading
Gods and Monsters - Mythological Po

Ana Sampson

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
Wonder: The Natural History Museum

unknown author

Proofreading
Some Like It Cold

McNicoll, Elle

Wednesday Books

Proofreading
Racing Legends: Max Verstappen

Hamilton, Maurice

Macmillan Children's Books

Copy Editing
Racing Legends: Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton, Maurice

Macmillan Children's Books

Copy Editing
The Boy With Wings

Henry, Sir Lenny

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Proofreading
Spectacular Science for 8 Year Olds

Murphy, Glenn

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
Spectacular Science for 7 Year Olds

Glenn Murphy

Proofreading
50 Ways to Score a Goal and Other Football Poems

Bilston, Brian

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
Second Grade Jumbo Workbook: Scholastic Early Learners (Jumbo Workbook)

Scholastic

Cartwheel Books

Copy Editing
Helping Save Our Animals

Best

Make Believe Ideas

Copy Editing
Unicorn Math Missions

Best, Elanor

Make Believe Ideas

Copy Editing
Being Kind to the World

Best, Elanor

Make Believe Ideas

Copy Editing
The Changing Man

Oyemakinde, Tomi

Feiwel & Friends

Proofreading
InvestiGators (InvestiGators, 1)

Green, John Patrick

First Second

Proofreading
Homebody

Parish, Theo

HarperAlley

Proofreading
Cluedle: The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond (Book 1) (Cluedle, 1)

Browne, Hartigan

Workman Publishing Company

Copy Editing
WILDING: HOW TO BRING WILDLIFE BACK - AN

Isabella Tree

Pan Macmillan

Proofreading
Mega Facts Sharks and Other Creatures of the Deep

Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

Make Believe Ideas

Copy Editing
Magic Scribbles Unicorn Mysteries

Elanor Best

Make Believe Ideas

Copy Editing
My Unicorn Purse

Best, Elanor

Make Believe Ideas

Proofreading
Princess Mirror-Belle (Princess Mirror-Belle, 1)

Donaldson, Julia

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
Super Cute Activity Book

Best, Elanor

Make Believe Ideas

Proofreading

Amy has 3 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

Leslie R.

Leslie R.

Oct, 2024

I am really pleased with the finished copy edit provided by Amy. Very professionally done with informative feedback in the summary provided which I have taken on board. Thanks Amy
William S.

William S.

Oct, 2024

It was a pleasure working with Amy. Her copy edit of my manuscript was thorough, insightful and professional. I would highly recommend her to other authors. Thanks so much Amy!
Trevor T.

Trevor T.

Jul, 2024

Amy's Copy Edit of my work was very Professional and through and enlightened me on various steps I need to take to improve my work before I progress further on my Publishing path. I would recommend Amy for any Copy Editing projects and look forward to working with Amy in the future.
Amy B.
Thank you so much, Trevor. It was excellent working with you and I’d happily work with you again! Thanks so much, Amy

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