Christie Hainsby

Christie Hainsby – Editor

Professional editor specialising in writing, editing and proofreading prose and rhyming children's books.

Overview

Currently a Managing Editor at a well-known children’s publishing house, I have been writing and editing books for over seven years. I specialise in writing, copy-editing and proofreading British and American English picture books in both prose and rhyming text. My previous work experience includes placements at Penguin Random House and Wellcome Collection in London. I also have a passion for proofreading large word counts!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books Short Story Young Adult
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • First Class BA Hons English Literature Degree

Work experience

Make Believe Ideas

Feb, 2018 — Present
I specialise in writing and editing children’s board and picture books, recommended for ages 0–6 years.

Portfolio

Roar for Rescue

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Color of Us

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Never Pop a Shark!

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Top Dog

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Bite-sized

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Unicorn Loves...

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Spooky Little Pumpkin

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L is for Lion

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Meet the Divasaurs

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Beep, Whoosh, GO!

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Hiss Roar Snap

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I-Spy-A-Saurus

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Five Sparkly Mermaids

Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

Follow Us

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Who Goes Roar?

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I Can Count to 100

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I Love You, Ted

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ABC

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K is for Kindness

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It's Not Fair!

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Christie has 54 reviews

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Colin K.

Colin K.

Jun, 2024

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I couldn't be more impressed with Christie's editorial skills. She was exceptionally thorough in her assessment of the text, meticulously combing through every detail to ensure clarity, coherence, and overall quality. Her comments were helpful and insightful, offering constructive advice that wil...
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Rhea H.

Rhea H.

Oct, 2023

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Christie provided me with invaluable suggestions and comments on how to improve my children's picture book. The advice for developmental editing in the area of rhyming/rhythm was exactly what I needed. After a first round of editing, I hired Christie again for a second round of comments. I appre...
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Stephanie C.

Stephanie C.

Feb, 2023

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Christie is an excellent editor and clearly very skilled at what she does. She provided useful guidance on where my story could be strengthened and a number of suggestions to help improve the rhythm and rhyme throughout. Her input has been invaluable and has enabled me to fine tune my manuscript...
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Sarah D.

Sarah D.

Oct, 2025

Christie was wonderful to work with- she is kind and supportive while being specific and actionable in her feedback. She helped improve my picture book manuscript and I would work with her again anytime.
Bella B.

Bella B.

Aug, 2025

Christie gave me valuable insights and comments to improve my book. I appreciate the quick turnaround too :)

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