Andrea Modica

Andrea Modica – Editor

Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction, including comics, memoirs, cookbooks, and fantasy.

Overview

Hi, I’m Andrea! I’m excited to work with you on your next book project.


I’m a copyeditor and proofreader with more than twelve years of experience in the publishing industry (Running Press, Union Square & Co./Sterling Publishing, Hearst Books, Rodale Books, Epic Originals), and I specialize in a wide variety of genres. I have a natural eye for detail and have always considered myself a professional bookworm!


My experience runs the gamut from trade and digital children’s books (including board books, picture books, middle grade, and comics) to adult fiction and nonfiction. I have also worked on various branded titles for Hearst magazines, such as Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Runner’s World, House Beautiful, Country Living, Veranda, and Redbook.


Because I also have experience as a developmental editor, I offer more than just a thorough copyedit and/or proofread—I point out high-level story problems, potential plot holes, timeline discrepancies, and character inconsistencies, among other details.


I have lots of experience with creating project-specific style guides, and I am comfortable editing within the confines of CMOS and AP style as well as any unique style rules you may have.


I look forward to working with you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing New Age
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Publishing Certificate, NYU School of Professional Studies

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2023 — Present

Copyedit and proofread fiction and nonfiction book projects. Clients include Bloomsbury Publishing, Elite Editing, and Edizioni White Star.

Epic Originals

Feb, 2021 — Apr, 2024 (about 3 years)

Copyedit and proofread all Epic Originals children's books titles from manuscript to final files; serve as lead editor and work closely with authors to develop several popular book series

Rodale Books

Jul, 2016 — May, 2017 (11 months)

Union Square & Co.

Mar, 2013 — Jul, 2016 (over 3 years)

Running Press

Jan, 2010 — Sep, 2010 (8 months)

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