Kathryn Kendall Boucher

Kathryn Kendall Boucher – Editor

20 years' experience editing fiction and non-fiction. Specialisms include children's books, educational content and commercial fiction.

Overview

I began working in publishing in 2005, specialising in Literacy and English content for children. I've been freelance since 2011 and have worked with a wide variety of clients, from independent authors to international publishers. I have written two non-fiction books for the education market and am writing my first novel for adults. This means I am very sympathetic to the challenges authors face, and do my best to support writers through the process of completing their manuscript. I edit sensitively, retaining your voice whilst carefully considering the needs of your readers.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) English Literature - University of Sheffield
  • Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory - Liminal Pages
  • Developmental Editing: In Practice - Liminal Pages
  • Psychology of Character for Writers
  • Editing Children's Picture Books - Editorial Freelancers Association

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2011 — Present

Project management, developmental editing, copy-editing and proofreading services provided for many publishers, including:
- Oxford University Press
- Macmillan Education
- Pearson Education
- Dorling Kindersley
- Scholastic

I have worked with a number of independent authors, offering a range of editorial services:

- line-edited 'A String of Silver Beads': an historical novel by Melissa Addey
- developed, copy-edited and proofread 'Eddie and Fred: We're All Heroes' and 'Eddie and Fred Teach Calming Tools' : children's picture books by Andrea Perez and Diana Reynolds
- developed 'Twinkle': a children's picture book by Susan Grasekamp
- proofread 'The Very Last Monster Book': a children's picture book by Jennifer Desvaux
- proofread 'The Rollercoaster Year': a novel by Hester Thomas

Boardworks

Sep, 2009 — Dec, 2010 (about 1 year)

• Commissioned authors, reviewers and freelance designers.
• Project-managed six major products for the secondary market.

Boardworks

Jul, 2005 — Aug, 2009 (about 4 years)

• Project-managed, co-authored and edited KS2 History.
• Project-managed, edited, and proofread KS2 Literacy.
• Developed fiction for KS2 Literacy, and all teaching content for KS2 Literacy and KS2 History.

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