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Erica

Erica 5 star rating

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
Georgette

Georgette 5 star rating

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!
Jenn

Jenn 5 star rating

Leawood, KS, United States

I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Kaitlin

Kaitlin 5 star rating

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
Kim

Kim 5 star rating

Orlando, FL, USA

Professional copyeditor and proofreader with over 30 years of experience in general fiction, children's books, and educational materials.

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

Work experience:

  • Windermere Preparatory School
  • Self-employed
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (formerly Harcourt School Publishers)
  • Curriculum Associates
Natalia

Natalia 5 star rating

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, Anthologies, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

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

Alison 5 star rating

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

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JANE

JANE 5 star rating

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, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, African American Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • The Montreal Gazette
  • Tundra Books/Les livres Toundra
  • Optimum Publishing
  • C.D. Howe Institute
  • Roussan Editeur Inc.
  • Reedsy
Caryn

Caryn 5 star rating

Elmhurst, IL, USA

An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Christianity Today
Amy

Amy 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.

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

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Children's Books
  • Stony Brook University
  • Studio Goodwin Sturges
  • Self-employed
Holly

Holly 5 star rating

Lehi, UT, USA

Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* YA, MG, and picture books. Oh, and 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
Cassidy

Cassidy 5 star rating

Provo, Utah, USA

I edit fiction and nonfiction in multiple areas, with emphasis in polishing material that edifies and educates.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Anthologies, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • The Good and the Beautiful
  • Windows of Wisdom
  • Various Law Firms, J Reuben Clark Law School Education Journal
  • Various
  • Covenant Communications
Miriam

Miriam 5 star rating

Houston, TX, USA

I have a passion for effective communication in science, health, and nonfiction. Editor in the Life Sciences (BELS), RN, published writer.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Children’s Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Lone Star College
  • Self-employed
Crystal

Crystal 5 star rating

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
Nick

Nick 5 star rating

Roselle Park, NJ, USA

Freelance developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with expertise in children's and young adult literature.

Genres: Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

  • Atticus Books
  • Boss Fight Books
  • Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Bloomsbury USA
Allyce

Allyce 5 star rating

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Copyeditor and proofreader with over 10 years of experience. A champion of indie publishing for my whole career.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Travel, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • 1517 Media
  • Foreword Reviews
  • Self-employed
  • Consortium Book Sales and Distribution
Sally

Sally 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Publisher specializing in children's lit. As an agent I sold General Market (big NY houses) and Christian Market (Tyndale, etc.) books.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Udemy

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