Jeannine Thibodeau

Jeannine Thibodeau – Editor

I've been an editor for 20 years now, and I've done everything from line editing, copy editing, and proofreading from academia to fiction.

Overview

Line editor, copy editor, and proofreader of everything from academia (3rd grade to college texts, in English grammar/lit, US & world history) to fiction--from romance and erotica, mystery and thrillers. I am generally known to be VERY easy to work with--give me some instruction on what you need, and I will take it to the next level. I'm also known for getting my work in early, and I'm very communicative throughout your projects. I won't pat you on the head and say "Great job," but I WILL make your work shine and be the very best it can be.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romance Short Story
Non-Fiction
Humanities & Social Sciences
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • BFA in Writing Literature and Fiction
  • Emerson College, 3.98 GPA

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2001 — Present

I began editing in academia--everything from US and world history to literature anthologies to composition and grammar books. I work both in print and online (Adobe and InCopy) as well as Word.

In the past few years, I've begun editing fiction--everything from romance and erotica, mystery, thrillers, sci-fi, and fantasy.

Bedford/St. Martin's

Oct, 1999 — Jul, 2001 (over 1 year)

I worked as a developmental editor at Bedford/St. Martin's in the Communication department, mainly working on journalism texts.

Jeannine has 45 reviews

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EN H.

EN H.

Nov, 2024

As a newcomer to Reedsy, I am impressed by the quality of how Jeannine made my 41,270-word story flow with ease. By focusing on what I needed to enhance my story telling, she revised the overall structure and made important improvements. She proposed adding sensory details to deepen the narrative and adding a personal touch to make the story more engaging and vivid. She is direct in her profess...
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Amethyst W.

Amethyst W.

Sep, 2024

I enjoyed working with Jeannine. Great communication throughout the process. Work was completed ahead of schedule.
Yessy E.

Yessy E.

Aug, 2024

This is my second time working with Jeannine, and she's the best. She's my go-to editor and makes my work shine. I can worry about creating while she helps me polish my work before hitting publish.
Miss Rochelle W.

Miss Rochelle W.

Jun, 2024

I am so happy I chose Jeannine Thibodeau, she is amazing and very professional.
Yessy E.

Yessy E.

May, 2024

I loved working with Jeannine. She was my match, my literary 'Media Naranja.' Yes! English is not my first language, but she was there to help me plow through my challenges. She always kept a keen eye on my work and questioned things that were dubious. I would hire her again, in a heartbeat. As a new author, she is very insightful and went above and beyond to help my work shine. The best ...
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