The best picture book proofreading services

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

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

Kaitlin

New York, NY, United States

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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

Natalia

Boston, MA, USA

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Latine editor 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
• Levine Querido
• Charlesbridge

Kathy

Baltimore, MD, USA

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I work on picture books, children’s nonfiction, and middle grade/young adult fiction. I love helping authors find their story!

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

Work experience:

• Howard Community College
• SCBWI MD/DE/WV
• 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!

Elizabeth

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Supportive editor & instructor. Experienced author of fiction and nonfiction books and magazine stories/articles for young readers.

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

Work experience:

• McDaniel College
• Word Association Publishers
• Self-employed
• Highlights Foundation

Olivia

Oakland, CA, USA

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Collaborative developmental editor with 10+ years of experience, specializing in comics/graphic novels, children's books, and memoirs.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

• West Margin Press
• Image Comics
• Zest Books
• Self-employed

Jennifer

New York, NY, USA

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Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• NYC Board of Education

Alex

Chicago, IL, USA

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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

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

Miriam

Houston, TX, USA

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I have a passion for effective communication in science, health, and nonfiction. Editor in the Life Sciences (BELS), RN, published writer.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Children’s Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Baylor College of Medicine
• Lone Star College
• Self-employed

Jamie

Pocatello, Idaho, USA

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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

Bethany

Kansas City, MO, USA

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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

Lorraine

Ossining, NY, USA

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Editor, copy editor and proofreader with 20+ years' experience working with fiction and nonfiction across a wide variety of genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, True Crime, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

• Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
• Self-employed

Michelle

Orange, CA, USA

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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

Jillian

Prescott, AZ, USA

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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