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Nevin
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Portland, OR, United States
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
Georgette
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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!
Jamie
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Pocatello, Idaho, USA
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
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Samantha
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New York, NY, USA
I am an experienced trade and education Editor who has worked with NY Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus, and Mo Willems.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Macmillan Learning
- BiblioCrunch
- Macmillan Children’s - Swoon Reads - Feiwel & Friends
- Union Square & Co.
- W. W. Norton
- N/A
- Random House—Schwartz & Wade
- Macmillan–Odd Dot Books
Emily
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Boston, MA, USA
An eagle-eyed copyeditor and proofreader specializing in literary fiction with editorial experience at Penguin Random House and McSweeney's.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- McSweeney's
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Self-employed
Cassidy
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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 Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- The Good and the Beautiful
- Windows of Wisdom
- Various Law Firms, J Reuben Clark Law School Education Journal
- Various
- Covenant Communications
Michelle
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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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Danielle
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
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
Bethany
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Experienced freelance editor, copy editor, and writer, specializing in YA and graphic novels for children and teens.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Short Story, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.
Work experience:
- Papercutz
- Rosen Publishing
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Bethany Bryan freelance
- Self-employed
Michael
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New York, NY, USA
Dynamic children's book agent, editor, and best-selling author with 15 years of experience at Scholastic & Random House Children's Books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Random House Children's Books
- Scholastic Books
- Self-Employed
Robin
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Dallas, TX, USA
Passionate freelance editor of award-winning fantasy and sci-fi novels. Let's turn your book into something you've always dreamed of.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Epic Fantasy, Time Travel, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Unsolicited Press
- North Texas Review
- University of North Texas Press
- Phenomena Press
Harmony
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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Editing books professionally for well over a decade. Words are my mojo. I'll help you take your fiction or nonfiction from good to great.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Waxwing Books
- Zondervan Academic and Reflective
- Zondervan
- Zondervan
Jenn
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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
Alex
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Chicago, IL, USA
Children's book editor with experience in editing and content creation, passionate about championing people's stories—and writing her own.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Holiday, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Sex & Relationships.
Work experience:
- Independent Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Jillian
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Prescott, AZ, USA
Experienced grammar fiend specializing in children's and lifestyle nonfiction. Reliable, professional, and meticulous.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sally
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Atlanta, GA, USA
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, Fantasy, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Inspirational, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Udemy
Brooke
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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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