Maria Giovanna Brauzzi

Maria Giovanna Brauzzi – Editor

Former acquisitions editor helping authors turn big ideas into brilliant nonfiction. 10+ years of experience + hundreds of books published.

Overview

With 10+ years of experience as a Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury, I bring deep editorial expertise in nonfiction and academic publishing. My specialty lies in helping authors shape impactful, well-structured manuscripts that honor their voice and resonate with their readers.

My approach as an editor is to enhance your work's clarity, concision and impact, while preserving your unique authorial voice. Above all, I aim to be kind and respectful in all my interactions and edits.

I offer thoughtful, strategic support through:

• ✏️ Developmental Editing

• 🔍 Copyediting

• 📘 Proofreading

• 🧭 Editorial Assessments

Authors often tell me they feel more confident and empowered after working together; that’s exactly the experience I strive to deliver.

I’d be delighted to help bring your book to life.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or inquiries about my editorial services.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference ELT Humanities & Social Sciences Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • CORe certificate from Harvard Business School Online
  • MA in Comparative Literature from UCL
  • BA in Comparative Literature from King’s College London
  • CPD-accredited and certified London School of Publishing Book Editing Course
  • Copyediting 1 - Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2025 — Present
I am a freelance commissioning editor, copyeditor, proofreader, and translator with over 12 years of experience in the publishing industry. For a decade, I worked as an in-house editor at Bloomsbury Publishing, commissioning academic books and content for a digital resource. After my second maternity leave, I decided to embrace freelancing and now collaborate directly with authors, publishers, businesses, and charities. I’m proud to be a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

Bloomsbury Publishing

Apr, 2015 — Apr, 2025 (about 10 years)
I am a commissioning editor on the Education and Research Methods list. I assess proposals and develop projects with academics, as well as identifying gaps in the market and then finding the most suitable author(s). I oversee projects from proposal all the way to, and beyond, publication.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Circle Ways: Pedagogy in the Round

Provisor, Joe

Third Presence Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching
Twenty One Summers: Time Is Precious, So Are Your Dreams, Become Who You Are Meant To Be

Werner, Thomas

Chasing Beauty Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching
Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 50th Anniversary Edition

Freire, Paulo

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Proofreading
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Language Learning and Technology (Bloomsbury Handbooks)

Hampel, Regine

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Creative Research Methods (Bloomsbury Handbooks)

Kara, Helen

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Language Narratives and Shifting Multilingual Pedagogies: English Teaching from the South (Multilingualisms and Diversities in Education)

Mendelowitz, Belinda

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Critical Pedagogies for Modern Languages Education: Criticality, Decolonization, and Social Justice (Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers)

Hird, Derek

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Using Graphic Novels in the English Language Arts Classroom

Boerman-Cornell, William

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Language and Decoloniality in Higher Education: Reclaiming Voices from the South (Multilingualisms and Diversities in Education)

Zannie Bock

Bloomsbury Academic

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Engaging with Linguistic Diversity: A Study of Educational Inclusion in an Irish Primary School (Multilingualisms and Diversities in Education)

Little, David

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Teaching Listening and Speaking in Second and Foreign Language Contexts

Bailey, Kathleen M.

Bloomsbury Academic

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Using Literature in English Language Education

Covering Green's The Fault in Our Stars, Collins' The Hunger Games, Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Rowling's Wizarding World, Staake's Bluebird and Winton's Lockie Leonard, contribut... read more
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Maria Giovanna has 7 reviews

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Julie S.

Julie S.

May, 2026

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Working with Maria was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. Her editorial feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and highly actionable. She challenged me to strengthen my manuscript while always respecting my voice and the heart behind the project. Her recommendations helped me deepen ke...
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Erin S.

Erin S.

Dec, 2025

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Maria was fabulous to work with. She had really helpful feedback and put together a strong query for me based on a rough draft I sent her. She also was incredibly responsive. She had the work done within 24 hours of my acceptance of her offer completing it on a holiday, no less! I feel really go...
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Joe P.

Joe P.

Aug, 2025

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Maria is exactly the person I needed to move a labor of love, 20 years in process, toward publication. I needed someone outside of my profession to read the manuscript with a beginner's mind. I found her comments and suggestions deeply insightful and encouraging. She is an ace at formatting and t...
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stephen M.

stephen M.

Apr, 2026

Maria adds the professional touch non-fiction writing needs. She finished my project early and was eager to answer any and all questions I had--giving great advice. The proofread manuscript came with a professional style sheet and detailed editorial notes. Hope to work with her again in the future!
Arthur E.

Arthur E.

Dec, 2025

Maria Giovanna was supportive and constructive simultaneously. She encouraged me while providing valuable edits and suggestions.

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