17+ Best picture copy editors for hire in the United States

Nevin

Portland, OR, United States

My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Scholastic
Penguin Random House
Government Technology magazine
Self-employed
Green Bean Books
Portland State University

Rebecca

New York, NY, United States

With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Disney Publishing Worldwide
McGraw-Hill Education
Penguin Random House
Self-employed
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education

Georgette

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: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Middle Grade, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Scholastic Reading Counts!

Erica

Parrish, United States

Freelance editor offering friendly but thorough editing to independent authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Laura

New York, NY, United States

Expert developmental and line editor, ghostwriter, and consultant collaborates on all aspects of nonfiction and fiction for adults and kids.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Jill Grinberg Literary Management
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pocket Books
Simon & Schuster
Penguin USA
Theater Communications Group

Glenys

Dearborn, MI, USA

An award-winning children's author and freelance editor, ready to help YOU make your children's book the very best it can be.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

United Methodist Church
Self-employed

Crystal

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

I write and edit award-winning children's books for publishers. I coach aspiring writers to help them create a professional manuscript.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
EABooks Publshing
Winepress Publishing

Michael

New York, NY, USA

Creative and dynamic children's book editor with 15 years experience at companies such as Scholastic Books and Random House Children's Books

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

Random House Children's Books
Scholastic Books
Self-Employed

Alison

Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago-based children's author, content strategist & editor. I copy edit/proofread for Sourcebooks & proofread for Chicago Review Press.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Women's Fiction, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Chicago Review Press
Sourcebooks
1517 Media

Cara

Los Angeles, CA, USA

An editor & book coach, I help writers find their voice & connect with readers. I specialize in children's books, how-to, & women’s fiction.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Children’s Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Maya

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.

Lorraine

Ossining, NY, USA

Editor, copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years' experience working with fiction and nonfiction across a wide variety of genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, True Crime, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
Self-employed

Melissa

Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

Experienced freelance editor and assistant literary agent. I'll edit your work with an agent's eye and get your book positioned to sell!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Storm Literary
Self-employed
Apokedak Literary

Dakota

New York, NY, USA

Experienced editor & published writer ▪ I have a passion for literature & words—especially 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

Holly

Lehi, UT, USA

Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting, proofreading, and formatting and love working in fiction. Plus, I'm nice!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Deseret Book Publishers
Atlanta Relationship Institute

Hillary

Gaithersburg, MD, USA

M.A. in Children’s and YA Literature. Experienced, friendly editor with a critical eye and an open mind. Let’s make magic together!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Young Adult.

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