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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
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
Alexandra
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Boston, MA, USA
Children’s book editor; experience with picture books, early readers, middle grade, and NF
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- HMH
- Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
- EdSights
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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
Andrea
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Collegeville, PA, USA
Copyeditor and proofreader specializing in children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction, including comics, memoirs, cookbooks, and fantasy.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, and New Age.
Work experience:
- Epic Originals
- Rodale Books
- Self-employed
- Union Square & Co.
- Running Press
Crystal
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West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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
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
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Frances
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New York, NY, USA
Children's editorial director at a "big five" publisher, with 32 years of picture book experience. Author of ten published children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Doubleday Books for Young Readers
- Sterling Publishing
- Scholastic Canada
Amy
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Children's book specialist with over 35 years of experience and 75+ books published. Clients include HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Disney.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Stony Brook University
- Studio Goodwin Sturges
- 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
Laura
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Houston, TX, USA
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
Dakota
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New York, NY, USA
Seasoned editor & published writer with a passion for literature & language—in particular: poetry, essay collections, & children's books
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Atmosphere Press
- Crazyhorse Magazine
- The Georgia Review
- University of Bahrain
Dana
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New York, NY, USA
Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
- Penguin Random House
Abi
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New York, NY, USA
Passionate about bringing your best words to life. Specialities in nonfiction (history, cookbooks), poetry, children's. 10+ yrs experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Pelican Publishing
- Self
- Poetry Northwest Editions
Holly
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
I help people make great ideas into exciting products. Editor with 10+ years of non-fiction editing and project-managing at Macmillan.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Macmillan Education
Jennifer
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Picture Book, MG and YA editor of books like The Hunger Games! Specializes in Developmental and Copyediting, making stories market ready!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Scholastic
- Self-employed
- Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Lisha
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Kansas City, MO, USA
I am a fiction, nonfiction, and technical editor and proofreader. I am also a traditionally published author of children's books.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Olsson
- Self-employed
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