Andrea Reuter

Andrea Reuter – Editor

Empathetic editor of award-winning picture books and middle-grade fiction. I bring a thoughtful approach to story, pace, language, and tone.

Overview

I offer developmental editing and copyediting services for board books, picture books, middle-grade readers, and young adult fiction.

I've edited dozens of children's books, including winners of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year, Kirkus Best Book of the Year, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Independent Publisher Book Award, and the American Library Association Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List.

I view the editing process as a collaboration with the author to make their story the best it can be for their readers. I ask detailed questions to gain a complete understanding of the writer's vision and offer suggestions for improving and polishing the manuscript.

TESTIMONIAL

“Andrea is our go-to editor for children’s books of all varieties and for all age groups. She provides deft, thoughtful, and thorough development and copy editing that improves every manuscript that she touches. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!”

—Renee Yama, Owner, Hazy Dell Press

Services
Fiction
Holiday Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Kirkus Best Book of the Year
  • Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
  • Moonbeam Children's Book Award
  • Independent Publisher Book Award
  • American Library Association Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List
  • Northern Lights Best Myth and Legend Book
  • Moonbeam Best Pre-Teen Mystery of 2024
  • Northern Lights Best Picture Book of 2025

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2012 — Present
Offering developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services for children's fiction. I’ve had the pleasure to work on dozens of books that went on to receive prestigious awards and accolades.

Portfolio

Tonight Is Krampus Night!

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Klyde The Kraken Wants a Friend

Hartman, Brooke

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Proofreading
Hazel and the Spooky Season

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Mirror People (Hazyscapes, 2)

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Krampus Confidential (Hazy Fables, 3)

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Zombie, Or Not to Be (Hazy Fables, 2)

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Bigfoot vs. Aliens (Hazyscapes, 1)

Sullivan, Kyle

Hazy Dell Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading

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Haydee D.

Haydee D.

Apr, 2025

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Andrea Reuter is a dedicated and trustworthy editor who will handle your manuscript with great care. She approaches each project with sincerity and enthusiasm for the written word. Her developmental editing provided me with clear recommendations and solutions to refine my manuscript and align it ...
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MARY K.

MARY K.

Mar, 2025

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I appreciated having a 15 minute zoom meeting with Andrea, prior to our collaboration. It helped her learn more about where this manuscript started and my goal. The developmental edit was extremely valuable and helpful. Andrea was prompt with answering my questions and with my story. I appreciate...
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Caitlin H.

Caitlin H.

Jan, 2026

Andrea was incredibly professional and thorough during both the developmental and line editing process. I felt like I had an editorial expert, research assistant, and cheerleader all wrapped up in one brilliant package. I enjoyed talking about the project via video call with her before the editin...
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John T.

John T.

Nov, 2025

Working with Andrea was an excellent experience. As part of her developmental edit of my YA novel, she generated a report and a marked-up manuscript. Between the two documents, she provided a thorough and thoughtful analysis of the characters and their personal arcs. Also, she flagged potential w...
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Andrea R.
Thank you for the kind words, John! It's been a pleasure collaborating on this wonderful novel.
Cortney M.

Cortney M.

Nov, 2025

I am so glad that I connected with and had the opportunity to work with Andrea! Her developmental and copy edits of my manuscript far exceeded my expectations. She treated my characters and story with thought and care - the work is much stronger because of our collaboration. But more than that...
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Andrea R.
Thank you so much, Cortney! You've created a magical world, and it was so much fun to dive into. I hope you'll continue writing adventures with these engaging characters - and I'd be thrilled to wo...
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