Lara Kennedy – Editor

I am a fantasy enthusiast and technical expert in English grammar and style, having both studied and taught copyediting as well as earned a certificate in publishing from Denver University's Publishing Institute. My prior work experience includes publishing houses Wiley & Sons and Scholastic in New York City and copyediting for a US federal government agency in Washington, DC. I have been freelancing successfully now for several years, working with a variety of customers, ranging from individuals to large publishing houses, on various copyediting and proofreading projects. My experience includes copyediting and proofreading bestselling series such as Witchlings, House of Marionne, and Arcana Academy; movie tie-ins such as Dungeons & Dragons and Marvel; and celebrities such as George R.R. Martin, Colin Kaepernick, and Ruby Bridges, as well as award-winning independent authors like you!

I provide high quality with over 10 years of experience and a passion for children's and young adult publishing to bring customers the best value for services provided. I believe in creating and celebrating diverse books and have been honored to work on many titles featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ characters and authors. I am meticulous in meeting deadlines and work closely with clients to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.