Picture Copy Editing Services

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Brooke

Brooke

New York, NY, United States

Passionate children's book editor with 15+ years experience in picture books and middle grade fiction for companies like Disney and Penguin.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Disney Publishing Worldwide
  • Penguin Random House
  • Sterling Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Indexing

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

Laura

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.


Work experience:

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

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

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

John

John

Albany, NY, USA

I specialize in children's books because kids will be your best critics and biggest fans -- next to a good editor.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • RSC, LLC
  • Tribune Media

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense

Madison

Madison

Chicago, IL, USA

Honest, constructive, and compassionate feedback from a full-time editor and published author. I edit kid lit, from picture books to YA.


Work experience:

  • Albert Whitman & Company
  • Albert Whitman & Compaby
  • C&T Publishing

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Young Adult

Glenys

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.


Work experience:

  • United Methodist Church
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching

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

Georgette

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.


Work experience:

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

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

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

Natalia

Natalia

Boston, MA, USA

Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.


Work experience:

  • Charlesbridge Publishing
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve
  • U.S. Air Force
  • Reedsy
  • University of Puerto Rico Elementary School

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

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

Jennifer

Jennifer

New York, NY, USA

Encouraging, sensitive children's book editor formerly at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, with 25 years experience making award-winning books!


Work experience:

  • Clarion Books

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

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

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