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

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Using Graphic Novels in the English Language Arts Classroom

Boerman-Cornell, William

Bloomsbury Academic

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Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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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
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Maria Giovanna has 4 reviews

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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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Dana D.

Dana D.

May, 2025

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I've worked with Maria Giovanna on two projects, and she continues to be supportive and accessible. I feel like I'm moving forward. Her input is invaluable.
Maria Giovanna B.
It was a pleasure to collaborate with Dana again.
Dana D.

Dana D.

Mar, 2025

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Maria was easy to work with and I appreciate her comments and suggestions.
Erin S.

Erin S.

Dec, 2025

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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