Highly experienced editor specialising in children's books. From critiques to copy-editing, my skills are here to help your story shine.
I provide developmental editing, proofreading, copy-editing and interior text design directly to authors and major publishers such as Hachette, Simon and Schuster, Hot Key Books and Usborne.
Developmental editing with debut and bestselling authors, as well as copy-editing and proofreading. Copywriting for covers, websites and marketing material. Project management to deadlines and budget. Supporting marketing and sales teams. Evaluating submissions. Invaluable experience for finding out what publishers look for in books, and how to make them successful.
Julia Wills
Madcap, modern yet mythological adventure! Aries, the ghost of the ram of Golden Fleece fame, is feeling slighted that no one sees him as a real hero, even though on his first quest to Earth he thwarted wicked sorceress Medea. But Medea is plotting again, in the rainforests of the fabled land of El Dorado, and goddess Athena wants Aries and his best friend Alex, zookeeper of the Underworld, to... read more
Garth Nix
The highly anticipated prequel to Garth Nix's astonishingly successful old Kingdom series - now available in paperback! Sixteen-year-old Clariel is not adjusting well to her new life in the city of Belisaere, the capital of the Old Kingdom. She misses roaming freely within the forests of Estwael, and she feels trapped within the stone city walls. It seems, too, that the city itself is descendi... read more
Andy Mulligan
The children are back! - but a air-crash and an unsteerable raft quickly land them in deep waters. Rescued by a mad librarian, they're soon off on a dangerous quest across the wilds of Ribblemoor, exploring haunted flare-paths. Can they uncover the ancient mysteries of a secret tribe? Can they survive the dangers of Lightning Tor? Inspector Cuthbertson is right behind them, determined to destr... read more
Nesta’s life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work, thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (i.e. boys). But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to genuinely want to help others.On top of this, Nesta meets William, who questions her motives. She’s convinced he hates her and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy and TJ think it i... read more
Kate Scott
Joe and Sam put their spy skills to the test against a new villain, in a new mission and in ...tutus?! The only way to find out who is scheming to steal the World Cup memorabilia exhibition at the local leisure centre is to sign up for ballet lessons there. Joe and Sam land the lead roles in the end-of-term show - but Sam's playing the male lead, and Joe's the prima donna! Can Joe hold it toge... read more
James Dawson
Meet Molly Sue. Once she's under your skin there's no getting rid of her...Seventeen-year-old Sally Feathers is not exactly a rebel. Her super-conservative parents and her treatment at the hands of high school bullies means that Sally's about as shy and retiring as they come - but all that's about to change. Accidentally ending up in the seedier side of town one day, Sally finds herself myster... read more
Julie Mayhew
This is a startling coming-of-age novel set in a contemporary Nazi England. Jessika Keller is a good girl: she obeys her father, does her best to impress Herr Fisher at the Bund Deutscher Madel meetings and is set to be a world champion ice skater. Her neighbour Clementine is not so submissive. Outspoken and radical, Clem is delectably dangerous and rebellious. And the regime has noticed. Jess... read more
Michelle Magorian
Jon Hare, November 2018
Elaine Abrol, June 2018
Karen Inglis, April 2018
Karen Inglis, April 2018
Jon Hare, May 2017
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A former Scholastic editor with over a decade of experience, who loves kidlit and delights in text.
Boston, MA, USA
Experienced editor specialising in science fiction, horror and YA fiction – offering MS assessment, structural editing and copyediting.
York, United Kingdom