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.
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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.
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Anthologies
Contemporary Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Short Story
Non-Fiction
Humanities & Social Sciences
Certifications
- BFA in Writing Literature and Fiction
- Emerson College, 3.98 GPA
Work experience
Freelance Proofreader/Editor
Self-employed
November, 2001
–
Present
(over 21 years)
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.
Associate Editor
Bedford/St. Martin's
October, 1999
–
July, 2001
(over 1 year)
I worked as a developmental editor at Bedford/St. Martin's in the Communication department, mainly working on journalism texts.
Portfolio (13 selected works)
Under the Cover of Murder (A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery)
Elliott, Lauren
Nacho Average Murder (A Country Store Mystery)
Day, Maddie
A Roman Rhapsody
Alexander, Sara
Marry Christmas Murder (A Wedding Planner Mystery)
Blackmoore, Stephanie
Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (An Amish Mystery)
Lillard, Amy
Seduction on a Snowy Night
Putney, Mary Jo, Hunter, Madeline, Jeffries, Sabrina
Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper (An Amish Mystery)
Lillard, Amy
It Started in June
Kietzman, Susan
Act of Terror (A Jericho Quinn Thriller)
Cameron, Marc
Full Bodied Murder (Rose Avenue Wine Club Mystery Book 1)
Blum, Christine E.
The Bedford Book of Genres: A Guide and Reader
Braziller, Amy, Kleinfeld, Elizabeth
Arguing About Literature: A Guide and Reader
Schilb, John, Clifford, John
The American Promise, Value Edition, Volume 1: A History of the United States
Roark, James L., Johnson, Michael P., Furstenberg, Francois, Stage, Sarah, Igo, Sarah
Jeannine has 25 reviews
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Professionalism
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Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Great job as usual.
Charles Bartlett, February 2023
Jeannine Thibodeau was a pleasure to work with. I contacted her on behalf of a client's book (not my own). She was thorough, timely, and interested in the focus of the manuscript (not everyone might have been -- it was rather specialized). Happy with the results of the work and the professional relationship.
Naomi Rose, December 2022
It would have been hard to have asked for a better editor. I loved working with Jeannine so much, and we got along very well. She spent eleven days on my manuscript doing a few extra read-throughs to make sure she caught everything! Jeannine is very efficient and knows her stuff. However, with the few very complicated grammar rules she was unsure of, she double-checked with Chicago Manual 17. ...
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Audrey De Leon, November 2022
Efficient and professional.
David John Cook, November 2022
Jeannine was professional, courteous, and very understanding of the entire process. I can't recommend her enough.
Phenomenal job.
Matthew Smallwood
Matthew Smallwood, October 2022
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