The best children's book proofreading services

Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

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From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

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Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The History Press
• Newgen KnowledgeWorks
• Amnet

Nevin

Portland, OR, United States

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My goal is to guide writers to their best work, to coach them in eloquence and clarity, to lead them to their best stories and storytelling.

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

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Penguin Random House
• Government Technology magazine
• Self-employed
• Green Bean Books
• Portland State University

Estelle

New York, United States

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Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Self-employed

Erin

Los Angeles, United States

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Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited New York Times bestselling books and series. 10+ years

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• The Industry
• tNY Press
• Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
• Self-employed

Georgette

Carmel, IN, United States

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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!

Elizebett

Portland, OR, USA

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20+ years editing experience. I work on children's books and cookbooks. I'm an English teacher, baking instructor, and proofreading wizard.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Portland Community College
• Write Around Portland

Chris

New York, NY, USA

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Former Big 5 editor with 10+ years of experience in publishing/media. Fave genres: romance, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, historical

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Middle Grade, Children's, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Realm (formerly Serial Box)
• Macmillan
• McGraw-Hill Education
• The Fordham Ram
• Condé Nast
• WFUV (90.7 FM)

Danielle

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Hello! I'm Danielle, children's book author and picture book coach, editor, and teacher. My second language is children's books.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Writers Digest University

Misha

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Production editor at Penguin with over ten years editorial experience, specializing in fantasy, romance, LGBTQIA+, and YA titles.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Penguin Young Readers
• Routledge/Taylor & Francis
• Workman Publishing

Sally

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Agent-turned-publisher with decades of experience--mainly in children's lit. Experienced with the general market and the Christian market.

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

Helen

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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Meticulous copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years’ experience. Production editor at Penguin Random House.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Christian Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• David C Cook
• Self-employed

Alexandra

Tulsa, OK, USA

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YA and MG specialist. Author of 5 published books and 2 forthcoming (Simon and Schuster, Norton). Former editorial assistant at Entangled.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Romance, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Simon and Schuster, Norton
• Self-employed
• Nimrod International Journal

Kimberly

Montvale, NJ, USA

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Full time editorial freelancer (and former managing editor) working as a proofreader, copyeditor, development editor, and project manager.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Sterling Publishing
• John Wiley and Sons
• BenBella Books

Molli

Warren, NJ, USA

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Critically acclaimed author. I specialize in picture books and YA/Adult romance/fantasy. I love making books shine!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Emily

Salina, KS, USA

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Copy editor with ten years of experience editing religious books, memoirs, academic texts, and children's books for two major publishers

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

• Concordia Publishing House
• Rowman & Littlefield

Jenn

Leawood, KS, United States

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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