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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!
Rebecca
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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
Kaitlin
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New York, NY, United States
I have copyedited and proofread more than five hundred books, adult and children's, nonfiction and fiction, in all genres.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Macmillan
- Self-employed
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Rennie
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Baltimore, MD, USA
Passionate editor, collaborator, and award-winning author; 17 years experience in kids' books + non-fiction with publishers big and small
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- People and People.com
- The Plaid Horse
Dakota
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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
Jennifer
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Children's Editor specializing in Picture Books, Chapter Books, MG and YA. At Scholastic, I edited The Hunger Games! Stories are my passion.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
- Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Dynamic children's book editor and best-selling author with 15 years of experience at Scholastic Books & Random House Children's Books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Random House Children's Books
- Scholastic Books
- Self-Employed
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Amy
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
I am an editor, literary agent, writing coach and copywriter. I've been working with authors to hone their manuscripts for 20+ years.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Janklow & Nesbit Associates
- Self-employed
Elizabeth
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Supportive editor & instructor. Experienced author of fiction and nonfiction books and magazine stories/articles for young readers.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- McDaniel College
- Word Association Publishers
- Self-employed
- Highlights Foundation
Jamie
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Pocatello, Idaho, USA
Enthusiastic editor of Children's and Adult Fiction/Nonfiction. MFA Grad. Trad. published author. Freelancer for Penguin Random House.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Playful Learning Press
- Self-employed
- Idaho State University, Continuing Ed
- Kelly Yang
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Gibbs Smith Publishing
- Penguin Random House
- Hares & Hatter Bookshop
Natalia
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Boston, MA, USA
Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Anthologies.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- U.S. Air Force Reserve
- U.S. Air Force
- Reedsy
- University of Puerto Rico Elementary School
Mari
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Good Thunder, MN, USA
Writer and editor with 15 years of experience in ed pub, with specializations in recipe/project books and graphic novels.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Historical Fiction, Entertainment, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Capstone Publishing
- Book Buddy Media
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.
Alexandra
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Boston, MA, USA
Children’s book editor; experience with picture books, early readers, middle grade, and NF
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- HMH
- Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
- EdSights
Jennifer
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New York, NY, USA
Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- NYC Board of Education
Laura
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Houston, TX, USA
The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Christian Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Lerner Publishing, Enslow Publishing, Pelican Publishing
- Self-employed
- Lone Star College and Home Run Ministries
Tanu
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New York, NY, USA
Enthusiastic developmental editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (kidlit+adult)! Previously: HarperCollins, Scholastic, Penguin Random House.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Penguin Random House, Scholastic
- Self-employed
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