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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
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Brooke

Brooke 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

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
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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
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Rachel

Rachel 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • DC Entertainment
  • Self-employed
  • Little Bee Books
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Maya

Maya 5 star rating

Charlotte, NC, United States

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
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Estelle

Estelle 5 star rating

New York, United States

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
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Julia

Julia 5 star rating

Charleston, SC, United States

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
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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: 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!
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Catherine

Catherine 5 star rating

Bath, Maine, USA

Experienced children's book editor. Specialities include: picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self Employed
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Michelle

Michelle 5 star rating

Orange, CA, USA

Specializing in nonfiction books for both children and adults, I am a friendly and easygoing editor excited to work with you!

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Parenting & Families, Writing & Publishing, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Ballard & Tighe, Publishers
  • Entrepreneur Press
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Mary

Mary 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

As a former literary agent, I bring a craft focus and deep insider knowledge to my work. My specialties include kidlit and fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Andrea Brown Literary Agency
  • Bittersweet Books
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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
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Erin

Erin 5 star rating

Montclair, NJ, USA

Freelance writer, editor, and proofreader with experience working on books for major publishers

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • North Jersey Media Group
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Sarah

Sarah 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Eagle-eyed former Bloomsbury editorial + production assistant with 10+ years experience in editing and proofreading fiction and nonfiction.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bloomsbury Publishing
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Lori

Lori 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

Published author of six novels including ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, 2025). Query and fiction specialist. Grub Street instructor.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Charlesbridge Publishing
  • Grub Street
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Kelly

Kelly 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

I am a meticulous, passionate copy editor who specializes in YA fiction and cookbooks and has worked with Random House and Simon & Schuster.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Coming of Age, Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Middle Grade, Children's, New Adult, Young Adult, and Social & Family Issues.

Work experience:

  • StayWell
  • Self-employed
  • New England Conservatory
  • George Mason University
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Michelle

Michelle 5 star rating

Pasco, WA, USA

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
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