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 that 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

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
Proofreading
Gods and Monsters - Mythological Po

Ana Sampson

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
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
Proofreading
50 Ways to Score a Goal and Other Football Poems

Bilston, Brian

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
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 8 reviews

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Carlos G.

Carlos G.

Oct, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Amy Boxshall as my proofreading editor, and I couldn't be more satisfied with her work. Amy was exceptionally methodical and thorough throughout the entire process. She carefully reviewed every detail with precision and caught errors that I had completely overlo...
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D W.

D W.

Jul, 2025

Tremendous attention to detail, I really appreciate the care Amy has taken with my story. Also hints and tips helped so much. I look forward to working with Amy again.
Nate B.

Nate B.

Apr, 2025

Some circumstances beyond Amy's control caused a slight delay, but Amy was clear about her challenges throughout the process, and the delayed item was only a small piece of the overall project. The quality of Amy's work has been outstanding and has provided a great deal of focus in several areas...
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Amy B.
It was lovely working with you, Nate and I would love to work with you on future projects again! Thank you!
Holly B.

Holly B.

Mar, 2025

Amy was wonderful to work with! I worked with her on a copyedit in the final stages of my manuscript, and her attention to detail was fantastic. I felt so at ease knowing that she was checking my story for any inconsistencies as well as the usual spelling, punctuation and grammar. Amy also seemed...
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Amy B.
You were fab to work with! Thank you for the dream project!
Kimberley W.

Kimberley W.

Dec, 2024

Amy's edit really helped me to identify both consistency in my language style and grammatical habits in my writing. I am very new to how this process works and greatly appreciated being given all the details of the project - such as start date, time estimate and date of completion - at the start,...
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