Joelle Kidd

Joelle Kidd – Editor

Experienced proofreader and editor with a sharp eye for detail. I give caring, thoughtful feedback and use an anti-oppressive framework.

Overview

I'm an experienced proofreader who can catch small errors and keep the thread of overarching themes in a work. I have proofread critically-acclaimed books and have structural and line editing experience with shorter works. My background in journalism has given me an eagle eye for detail and a belief in sharing others' stories with care.

A writer myself, I know what it's like to be on either side of an edit, and I take an anti-oppressive, author-centred approach to all my work. I'm a nerd about literary fiction, but I also love a good mystery. Special interests include: weird girl lit, deliciously descriptive prose, food porn, religion and spirituality, and stories about art heists.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Masters of Fine Art - Creative Writing

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2023 — Jan, 2026 (almost 3 years)
I provided freelance proofreading and fact-checking services for novels, short fiction collections, and nonfiction.

Tin House

Jul, 2022 — Feb, 2023 (8 months)
Read submissions (fiction, nonfiction) and provided manuscript assessments, editorial letters, and feedback; copyediting and proofreading duties as required.

Self-employed

May, 2021 — Present
I provide freelance editing, proofreading, and coaching for unpublished authors.

Portfolio

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Memory of Animals

Fuller, Claire

Tin House

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Glaciers

Smith, Alexis M.

Tin House

Proofreading
The World With Its Mouth Open

Rafiq, Zahid

Tin House Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Mystery Lights

Valencia, Lena

Tin House Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Hazardous Spirits

Salam, Anbara

Tin House Books

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Proofreading

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