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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
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!
Jenn
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
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Kaitlin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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