The best children's book proofreading services

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

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

Erik

Minneapolis, MN, United States

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Editor with years of in-house experience. Founder of a literary agency. Writer. Host of Print Run Podcast.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Sports & Outdoors, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Red Sofa Literary Agency
• Self-employed
• The Overlook Press
• Oxford University Press
• Headwater Literary Management

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

Jonathan

Lewisburg, West Virginia, USA

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An obsessive copy editor with thirty years of hard-hitting, results-driven copy editing for numerous publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Middle Grade, Children's, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Dust Jacket Press
• Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
• Certa Publishing

Michelle

Pasco, WA, USA

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Copy editor and proofreader who loves working with middle-grade and YA fiction and adult romance with experience working with the Big 5.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Social & Family Issues.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Comma Copywriters
• Newtonville Books
• Deseret Book Company

Holly

Lehi, UT, USA

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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

Jessica

Sacramento, CA, USA

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Experienced editor working with top publishers and bestsellers, including HTTYD and R.L. Stine. Let's make your manuscript even better!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Insight Editions
• Working Partners Ltd
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Folio Literary Management
• Upstart Crow Literary
• Self-employed

Nick

Roselle Park, NJ, USA

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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

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

Cassie

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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19+ years helping authors strengthen children's books, cookbooks, and craft books through evaluations, coaching, and editing.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Laura

Houston, TX, USA

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The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Christian Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Lerner Publishing, Enslow Publishing, Pelican Publishing
• Self-employed
• Lone Star College and Home Run Ministries

John

Albany, NY, USA

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

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• RSC, LLC
• Tribune Media

Natalia

Boston, MA, USA

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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, and Anthologies.

Work experience:

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

Stevonnie

Jersey City, NJ, USA

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Hi! I'm just your typical geeky nonbinary copyeditor and proofreader. Mostly I've worked on nonfiction and middle-grade/YA fiction.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Scholastic Book Clubs
• World Almanac Books
• Self-employed

Brooke

New York, NY, United States

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Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

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

Cara

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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An editor & book coach, I help writers find their voice & connect with readers. I specialize in children's books, how-to, & women’s fiction.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Children’s Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed