The best picture book developmental editing services

Lindsay

New Jersey, United States

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I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
• Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
• Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
• Candlewick Press
• Borders Books and Music
• Verily Magazine

Eliza

Maplewood, NJ, United States

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I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

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

Work experience:

• Diversion Books
• Self-employed
• Leigh Feldman Literary
• The Bent Agency
• Callisto Media
• Rebel Girls

Tracy

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Passionate about helping writers realize their visions. I love picture books (especially rhyme!), young adult, fantasy, memoir, and more.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Agent Carrie Pestritto (formerly of Prospect Agency, now with LDLA)
• Marketing Agency
• University of Baltimore
• SCBWI MD/DE/WV
• Self-employed

JANE

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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

Work experience:

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

Katherine

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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Award-winning author and highly experienced former publisher of illustrated children's books

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Nosy Crow
• Scholastic UK
• Simon & Schuster
• Campbell Books (Macmillan UK)

Rebecca

New York, NY, United States

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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

Jessica Lee

Austin, TX, USA

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I'm an award-winning author with over 50 publications (from early readers to young adult) with 17 years of editing experience.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Coming of Age, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Institute of Children's Literature
• St. Edward's University
• self-employed

Rennie

Baltimore, MD, USA

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USA Today bestselling author, editor & collaborator; 18 years of experience in fiction & non-fiction for kids and adults. *Booked thru Sept*

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• People and People.com
• The Plaid Horse

Katie

New York, NY, USA

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I am a children's book editor at Scholastic with 12 years of experience in picture book fiction and nonfiction.

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

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• HarperCollins

Miriam

Houston, TX, USA

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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

Deborah

Batavia, IL, USA

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I am an experienced book editor who loves children's books and fantasy fiction! I hold an MFA in writing from VCFA and a PhD in linguistics.

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

Work experience:

• Tyndale House Publishers
• Green Bottle Creative Services

Jamie

Pocatello, Idaho, USA

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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, and Biographies & Memoirs.

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

Delia

Olathe, KS, USA

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Offering the unique perspective of having been a writer, agent, and publisher, Delia discovers, develops, and delivers quality content.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Hallmark Cards, Inc.
• DSM Agency
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Connection Newspapers

Crystal

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

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I write and edit award-winning children's books for ages 0-8. With 30 years of experience, I love helping writers polish their manuscripts.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• EABooks Publshing
• Winepress Publishing

Allison

NY, USA

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20 yrs experience editing award-winning and bestselling picture books, MG, and YA. Former Senior Editor at Random House Children’s Books.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Coming of Age, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Knopf Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House

Alexandra

Farmington, CT, USA

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A children’s book editor of all genres with experience in board books through YA, specializing in picture books and educational content.

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

Work experience:

• Charlesbridge Publishing
• HMH
• Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
• EdSights
• Self-employed

Adam

Jersey City, NJ, USA

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18 years experience editing graphic novels at various publishers, as well as experience with picture books, and MA and YA novels.

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

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Self-employed
• Lee & Low