Jasmine Dove

Jasmine Dove – Editor

Editor and proofreader with over 5 years' experience in children's publishing, specialising in contemporary YA and middle grade.

Overview

I am an editor and proofreader with over 5 years' experience in publishing. I edit across YA, middle grade and picture books, with a particular interest in magical middle grade and contemporary romance YA.

Beginning my career at an award-winning children's publishing house, I have commissioned, edited and proofread a wide range of books to date, including some that went on to receive award recognition. I have now gone full-time freelance to focus on editing the types of books I love.

I am passionate about engaging, different and thought-provoking stories, and have an excellent awareness of the ever-changing book market. Working with authors to bring their stories to life is my favourite part of my job; I endeavour to make the process as supportive, informed and enjoyable as possible.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Coming of Age Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Social & Family Issues
Languages
English (UK)
Awards
  • YA Book Prize 2023
  • World Book Night 2023

Work experience

UCLan Publishing

May, 2024 — Present
Working across both the women’s fiction and children’s lists, I evaluate and commission new titles, perform structural edits and line edits, and oversee projects up to print. I specialise in women's fiction, YA and upper middle-grade.

Self-employed

May, 2023 — Present
I am an established freelancer, providing editorial services across a wide range of books, including children’s and adult, fiction and non-fiction. I work with successful and award-winning publishing houses, as well as small independents.

Sweet Cherry Publishing Ltd

Oct, 2018 — Apr, 2023 (over 4 years)
I commissioned, edited and proofread across a range of children's books, including YA, middle-grade series, picture books and licensed products. I also wrote many of the company’s younger children’s books.

Portfolio

PIRATE ACADEMY: NEW KID ON DECK

Justin Somper

Uclan Publishing

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Mula and the Lovesick Snake (Hardback) (Mula and Friends)

Hoffmeier, Lauren

Sweet Cherry Publishing

Developmental Editing
Numberblocks Annual 2020

Sweet Cherry Publishing

Developmental Editing
Boy Underground

Marinov, Isabelle

Copy Editing
The Library Mouse

Frances Tosdevin

Copy Editing
Percy the Post Penguin

Genevieve Aspinall

Copy Editing
Genius on the Green Express

Pip Murphy

Sweet Cherry Publishing

Proofreading
THE PIRATE'S DRAGON

unknown author

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Alphablocks Wipe Clean

Sweet Cherry Publishing

Developmental Editing

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