Claire Nist

Claire Nist – Editor

Children's Book Editor with 6 years of experience at top companies, specializing in middle grade and illustrated titles.

Overview

Hi, I'm Claire! I am skilled in assessing manuscripts and pitches and offering editorial feedback, and can give insight into what publishers are looking for in the market. I have experience in all age groups, from board book to young adult, but my main wheelhouse is middle grade and picture books. I also have a lot of experience in illustrated nonfiction, so I'm capable of helping with fact-checking, etc.


I'm a very collaborative editor, so just let me know what you're looking for and we'll build a plan! I love to talk about big picture ideas, and believe a good editor is just someone who asks the right questions. I would love to work with you--whether it's line edits or the start of an idea!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Coming of Age Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Social & Family Issues Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Random House Children's Books

Apr, 2019 — Sep, 2023 (over 4 years)

Acquired picture and board books for the Crown Books for Young Readers list, and assisted the Publisher on editorial and administrative projects. • Evaluated and responded to submissions for picture books, middle grade, and YA, both fiction and nonfiction.

Time Inc. Books

Sep, 2017 — Sep, 2018 (about 1 year)

Assisted mainly on Time For Kids and Sports Illustrated Kids titles editorially, in addition to administrative duties for other brands.

Portfolio

Tate's Wild Rescue

Turnbull, Jenny

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Tips for Magicians

Rimington, Celesta

Editorial Assessment
Smoke

Woods, Darcy

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
In the Wild Light

Zentner, Jeff

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
See You on the Other Side

Minor, Rachel Montez

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Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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