Melissa Gitari – Editor

I am a children's book editor with over four years of experience, working on picture books/activity books all the way up to YA fiction.

Overview

Getting children excited about reading is a passion of mine, so I love collaborating with authors to help them make their books as engaging as possible! I'm currently working part time in a primary school, and speaking with children about their interests is certainly enhancing my editorial approach.

I will offer thoughtful suggestions and a thorough eye to your work while still respecting your right to veto any of my proposed edits. I'm also able to offer sensitivity reads for authors writing characters from Black female and/or working class backgrounds.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Fiction

Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult

Languages

English (UK)

Work experience

Editor

Little Tiger Press

Dec, 2021 — Feb, 2023 (about 1 year)

I edited multiple series for bestselling author Holly Webb and developed a new series concept with her. I also edited a range of fiction, from historical to YA to a solve-your-own-adventure book.

Assistant Editor

Simon & Schuster Children's UK

Aug, 2018 — Nov, 2021 (over 3 years)

Worked on bestselling picture book brand SUPERTATO as well as commissioning Waterstones Children's Book of the Month ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN.