Kate Avino

Kate Avino – Editor

Editor with 4+ years experience in children's nonfiction, specializing in activity, craft, and substantive NF books for all ages.

Overview

I am a children's book editor, creative writer, and idea collaborator with experience in activity, craft, and substantive nonfiction books for all ages. I have 4+ years of in-house experience working with authors and editors to deliver the next great category-killer for children's nonfiction. I offer a range of editorial services including copyediting and proofreading, as well as acting as a liaison among agents, authors, illustrators, and publishers. I can help you no matter what stage you're in!Current services offered are:* Manuscript assessment* Copy editing* Proofreading * Writing jacket copy, marketing copy, or other support material* Structural editing: I'll follow your manuscript from its first to its final stages!
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting
  • Proofreading

Work experience

Odd Dot

Jan, 2018 — Present
- Edit nonfiction/novelty/craft manuscripts from first stages through final proofing - Support and contribute to design of new imprint Odd Dot's branding, such as logo, website, business cards, promotional materials, and consumer-facing videos - Execute administrative tasks such as contract memos and author/illustrator check requests - Assist Publisher, Editorial Director, and Editor with day-to-day assignments - Work closely with editorial and design team to brainstorm book ideas for first book lists (Spring 2019 and Fall 2019) - Create and edit tip and launch sheets for future publications - Proofread manuscripts for line errors - Liaison with authors, marketing staff, designers and production managers

Kate has 1 review

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

SUSIE M.

SUSIE M.

May, 2020

We agreed on working on my story as well as the query letter in the process. The agreed price was including the letter to be worked on, collaborated during our agreement. She has not contacted me regarding the letter and other questions I had. She has " ghosted" me it seems. I emailed her a w...
Read more
Kate A.
Hello! It was wonderful working with Susie on her manuscript, which was submitted with edits back to her on time. The book was thoughtfully written and a joy to edit. The query letter was not provi...
Read more

Professionals similar to Kate

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

Diane Landolf

Diane L.

I am an enthusiastic, skilled children's book editor and writer with 25 years of experience in the publishing industry.

Brooklyn, NY

100% reply rate

View profile
Katherine Ruark

Katherine R.

Proofreader for light novels, manga, graphic novels, and children's fiction with experience at Macmillan Children's and Yen Press.

Chicago, IL, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
Natalia Vazquez Torres

Natalia V.

Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.

Boston, MA, USA

100% reply rate

View profile