Georgette Beatty

Georgette Beatty – Editor

I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.

Overview

I have more than twenty-five years of professional experience in editing print and digital content. I was a newspaper editor in high school and college and hold a journalism degree, but books (especially children's, middle grade, and young adult fiction) are my first love. I have spent most of my career working on reference books that cover a wide variety of topics--from stock investing to recycling, from learning a new language to wedding etiquette, and so much more.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Member, Editorial Freelancers Association, January 2015 to present
  • Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2017)
  • Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2017)
  • Member, American Copy Editors Society (ACES), January 2018 to present
  • Introduction to Children's Literature (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2018)
  • Copyediting Fiction (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2019)
  • Editing Children's Picture Books (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2021)
  • Editing Young Adult Fiction (Editorial Freelancers Association course, 2023)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present
I provide development editing, copyediting, and proofreading services for print and digital products on a freelance basis.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Nov, 2003 — Sep, 2014 (almost 11 years)
I acted as the main resource for every aspect of a consumer "For Dummies" book project after the book was contracted. I developed each book’s table of contents and text to meet vision and brand requirements; directed the writing and editing processes; managed the art program; oversaw the technical review; managed established project budgets; prepared each book for composition; and supervised editorial aspects of the composition process to ensure smooth and timely publication. As a senior project editor, I worked with high-profile authors and especially challenging text, and I provided training to other editors.

Scholastic Reading Counts!

Sep, 2000 — Nov, 2003 (about 3 years)
Scholastic Reading Counts! is a technology-based reading motivation, management, and assessment system used in schools. I became the assistant manager of editorial operations in September 2000 and was promoted to manager of editorial operations in August 2002. My duties included making final checks of quizzes; training, supervising, and fielding questions from editors, writers, and second readers; creating and implementing procedures to improve work flow and quiz quality; overseeing special projects as needed; addressing and solving departmental problems and issues; and working with other departments such as marketing and book clubs.

Scholastic Reading Counts!

Dec, 1998 — Aug, 2000 (over 1 year)
In addition to writing and editing quizzes, I assisted with the training of new quiz writers, provided feedback to established quiz writers and second readers, and worked on special projects as needed.

Portfolio

Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make

Huh, Aaron

DK

Proofreading
Cookie Canvas: Creative Designs for Every Occasion

Spiegel, Amber

DK

Proofreading
What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? (Grey & Mama)

Meeker, Linda

Tommy Nelson

Proofreading
Good Night, Dude Perfect

Dude Perfect

Tommy Nelson

Proofreading
Jack and Scarlett: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Kids, Listener

Tommy Nelson

Copy Editing
The Second Story Bookshop: A Novel

Hunter, Denise

Thomas Nelson

Proofreading
Cricut For Dummies

Adamczyk, Kerri

For Dummies

Developmental Editing
Managing Childhood Anxiety For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

Burgert, Natasha

For Dummies

Developmental Editing
Stock Investing For Dummies

Mladjenovic, Paul

For Dummies

Developmental Editing
Calm Thoughts for Kids: 90 Devotions for Anxious Days

Lucado, Max

Tommy Nelson

Copy Editing
The Strategic Enemy: How to Build and Position a Brand Worth Fighting For

Ries, Laura

Wiley

Developmental Editing
Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables)

Lotardo, Elizabeth

Wiley

Developmental Editing
The English Masterpiece: A Novel

Reay, Katherine

Harper Muse

Proofreading
Sense and Suitability: A sweet Regency, enemies-to-lovers rom-com

Basham, Pepper

Thomas Nelson

Proofreading
Buster and the Race Car Graveyard (Buster the Race Car)

Earnhardt Jr., Dale

Tommy Nelson

Proofreading
An Untroubled Heart: Calming Anxiety and Finding God's Peace (A 30-Day Morning and Evening Devotional)

Stout, Kara

Zondervan

Proofreading
Danny Loves Pasta: 75+ fun and colorful pasta shapes, patterns, sauces, and more

Freeman, Danny

DK

Proofreading
Thruhikers: A Guide to Life on the Trail

Miller, Renee

DK

Proofreading
Smarter Government: How to Govern for Results in the Information Age

O'Malley, Martin

Developmental Editing
Opal

Diane Thomas-Plunk

Opal Pratt shuns confrontation like a yard dog shuns a skunk. You’ll see her in 1950s rural Mississippi as a plain, reclusive spinster. She’s not afraid of people. She just avoids them. Yet, w... read more
Copy Editing

Georgette has 9 reviews

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John C.

John C.

Aug, 2019

Georgette was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, timely, communicative and very helpful.
Waddy T.

Waddy T.

Dec, 2017

Thoroughly professional. Georgette included with her edits a style guide providing the rationale for some of her edits. Will definitely go to her first with my next project.
Anna H.

Anna H.

Sep, 2017

Georgette did a wonderful job with editing my manuscript. She is respectful, prompt, organized and very good at communicating. She is also very knowledgable when it comes to writing. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a thorough editing job.
Azul T.

Azul T.

Apr, 2017

Georgette was responsive and courteous when I sent my client's book. Finding the appropriate children's book editor can be tough. She submitted great developmental feedback and provided clear suggestions and next steps. I would use her again for future projects for sure
Thomson P.

Thomson P.

Mar, 2017

Georgette was very good. She was quick, thorough, and professional.

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