Katherine Ruark

Katherine Ruark – Editor

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

Overview

Hello, I'm Katie!


I'm an experienced proofreader and copyeditor with three years of professional experience between Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and Yen Press. My specialties include light novels, graphic novels, manga, middle grade and Y/A fantasy and fiction.


I provide proofreading services correcting spelling, grammar, formatting, and legibility. I offer quick turnarounds and can work with your schedule and budget. I'm happy to communicate progress and offer additional notes or recommendations upon request!

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels LGBTQ Fiction Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing

Work experience

Yen Press

Mar, 2023 — Present
First and second pass proofreads on manga and light novels in translation.

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Mar, 2021 — Present
First and second pass proofreads on middle grade and young adult fiction.

Portfolio

Proofreading
Overlord: The Undead King Oh! Vol. 11

Maruyama, Kugane

Yen Press

Proofreading
Cold: A Novel

Tamaki, Mariko

Roaring Brook Press

Proofreading
Shadow Grave

Marina Cohen

Blackstone Publishing

Proofreading
Proofreading
The Prince of the Skies

Antonio Iturbe

Macmillan Audio

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Vol.4

Nagase, Sarasa

Cross Infinite World

Proofreading
Proofreading
Stolen City

Elisa A. Bonnin

Recorded Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading

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