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Georgette
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Carmel, IN, United States
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader who's committed to helping authors produce the best work possible for their audiences.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Scholastic Reading Counts!
Eliza
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Maplewood, NJ, United States
I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Diversion Books
- Self-employed
- Leigh Feldman Literary
- The Bent Agency
- Callisto Media
- Rebel Girls
Danielle
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hello! I'm Danielle, children's book author and picture book coach, editor, and teacher. My second language is children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers Digest University
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Erin
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Madison, WI, USA
I'm a children's author and long-time editor of children's books, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to advice and activity books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- American Girl/Mattel
Orli
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Clifton, NJ, USA
Professional Children's Book and Content Editor. 20+ years of experience, including Scholastic and Callisto Media. Expertise in ages 0-12.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Callisto Media
- Scholastic, Trade Division
- Simon & Schuster
Julie
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Franklin, TN, USA
Editor with over twenty-five years’ experience. Thorough and diligent, I strive to be fun to work with and to make your book shine!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Christina
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Chicago, IL, USA
I'm a professional children's book editor with experience in trade, licensed, and educational publishing.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- American Reading Company
- Sterling Children's Books (now Union Square & Co.)
- Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
- Independent Publishers Group
- Albert Whitman & Company
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Dakota
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New York, NY, USA
Seasoned editor & published writer with a passion for literature & language—in particular: poetry, essay collections, & children's books
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
Frances
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New York, NY, USA
Children's editorial director at a "big five" publisher, with 32 years of picture book experience. Author of ten published children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Doubleday Books for Young Readers
- Sterling Publishing
- Scholastic Canada
Maya
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Schenectady, NY, USA
15+ years of experience as an editor, copyeditor, and proofreader specializing in crafts, kid lit, and non-fiction.
Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Travel, Writing & Publishing, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- F+W/Interweave Press
- Self-employed
- Cold Spring Communication, Inc.
Kathy
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Baltimore, MD, USA
I work on picture books, children’s nonfiction, and middle grade/young adult fiction. I love helping authors find their story!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Howard Community College
- SCBWI MD/DE/WV
- Self-employed
JANE
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Former publisher with 35 yrs of editing kid's books and literary fiction in CA, UK, EU and US. I'd love to help you craft your next book!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, African American Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Montreal Gazette
- Tundra Books/Les livres Toundra
- Optimum Publishing
- C.D. Howe Institute
- Roussan Editeur Inc.
- Reedsy
Ellen
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Estero, FL, USA
I am an editor with decades of experience developing books for the education market. My special interest is editing children's books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scott, Foresman and Company
Holly
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Sally
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fantasy, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Inspirational, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Udemy
Erin
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New York, NY, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader with over five years' experience in children's publishing, architectural publishing, and print book production.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Architecture, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- Princeton Architectural Press
Larry
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Honesdale, PA, USA
Founding editor of Highlights for Children's Boyds Mills Press, now working independently with writers for young readers.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Boyds Mills Press
- Highlights for Children
- Henry Holt and Company
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