The best young adult 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

Tera

South Bend, United States

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Editor with 10+ years of experience specializing in developmental edits and copy editing, with a focus on romance and all romance subgenres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Samhain Publishing
• Kensington Lyrical
• Self-employed

Parisa

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all fiction genres. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self Employed
• Simon & Schuster

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

George

Virginia, United States

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Experienced copy editor and proofreader of trade books in a wide variety of genres, for readers of all ages.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The Free Lance-Star
• freelance
• self-employed and for various companies
• volunteer

Gina

Syracuse, NY, United States

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I copyedit and proofread Christian books, especially devotionals and Charismatic/inspirational/fivefold/Kingdom topics.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Virtucom Group
• Self-employed

Lynsey

Missoula, United States

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(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Fordham University Press
• City College of New York
• Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
• WHACK! Magazine
• Penguin Group (USA)
• Self-employed
• Penguin Random House

Rachel

New York, NY, United States

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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

Kristen

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Eagle-eyed romance, women's fiction, and YA editor with 10+ years of experience. Ready to help you on your publishing journey. Let's talk!

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Cavendish Square Publishing
• Black & White Publishing
• Penguin Group USA
• Self-employed
• Annie's Attic

Rita

Toledo, OH, USA

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As a seasoned copyeditor with experience helping writers reach their audience, I look forward to chatting with you about your manuscript! 📚

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• 9to5Mac and affiliates
• RUFF!
• Owens Corning

Kathy

San Diego, United States

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Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
• Academic Press
• Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
• Converse Consultants West
• Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
• Self-employed

Jaime

Longview, TX, USA

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I have edited some of the biggest names in the indie community. I specialize in dark fiction, but all genres are welcome!

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, Anthologies, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

• Clean Reads Publishing
• Champagne Book Group
• My Book Inside
• Hellbound Books
• Jessica Hall
• Crystal Lake Publishing

Katie

Vancouver, WA, USA

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Book coach/developmental editor passionate about partnering with authors to shape compelling, character-driven stories. Honest yet kind.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Baker Academic and Brazos Press
• Self-employed
• WinePress Publishers
• Azusa Pacific University
• Revell and Baker Books

Karen J.

Flagstaff, AZ, USA

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Professor of English with over 15 years experience mentoring writers, one book, three edited collections, and 40+ other publications.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Northern Arizona University

Becky

Houston, Texas, USA

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Award-winning editor who provides feedback and specific direction to help you develop the best possible novel. Sample edits w/every project!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Team Marketing Report
• Simon & Schuster/ Page Street Publishing

Penina

Salem, CT, USA

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I'm a meticulous copyeditor with 20 years of publishing experience and a former production editor at Warner Books.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hachette Book Group
• Kensington Publishing
• Production Assistant

Amie

Las Vegas, NV, USA

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I'm a copy editor and proofreader specializing in great stories. My preferred genres are fantasy, memoir, YA, and dystopian.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Humanities & Social Sciences, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed