Madeline Raynor

Madeline Raynor – Editor

I've edited books and magazines for 12+ years. Clients include Newsweek, Sanrio, and Hasbro. My favorite genres? Memoir and cookbooks.

Overview

I'm an editor with 12+ years of experience shaping clean, engaging books and magazines.

In my nearly 5-year tenure as an editor at Topix Media Lab/Media Lab Books, I took on 20 books and 30 magazines annually. I worked exclusively in nonfiction, diving into books on cooking, cocktails, self-improvement, wellness, crafts, and the outdoors. Clients included Newsweek, Sanrio, Pokémon, Highlights, Mommy Poppins, and John Wayne Enterprises.

Recently, I joined License Global (b2b journalism) as an editor.

Whatever I'm editing, I bring an unflappable work ethic, astonishing attention to detail, and a passion for words. I thrive on making content better—eliminating grammar errors, enhancing clarity, and ensuring everything comes together as a whole, keeping the target audience in mind at every stage.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Entertainment Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

License Global

Apr, 2026 — Present

Farm Progress

Nov, 2025 — Apr, 2026 (5 months)
• Copy edit articles for print magazines and • Copy edit and lay out print magazines in InDesign • Write clever and engaging headlines and photo captions

Topix Media Lab/Media Lab Books

Jun, 2021 — Oct, 2025 (over 4 years)
• Balanced 20 nonfiction books and 30 magazines annually, both licensed and unofficial. Brands/genres include Pokémon, Highlights, Mommy Poppins, John Wayne Enterprises, Harry Potter, Game Master (Dungeons & Dragons), puzzles, cookbooks, and wellness • Edited layouts in InDesign for correctness, clarity, and consistency; communicated with authors on line edits • Checked facts and answer keys • Updated and maintained 18-page house style guide

Portfolio

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