Natalia Remis

Natalia Remis – Editor

I'm a dedicated and enthusiastic children's book editor and proofreader with six years of experience at a major publisher.

Overview

I want to help you take your picture book or early reader manuscript to the next level, whether you're getting ready to submit to agents, preparing for self-publication, or honing your craft.


I have six years of experience editing and proofreading children's books at Scholastic, where I worked mostly on picture books and middle grade novels. Some of my favorites to associate edit at Scholastic were written by authors like Jane Yolen, Molly Bang, David Shannon, Rodman Philbrick, Laura Resau, and Lulu Delacre.


I'd like to help you understand your manuscript's strengths as well as areas for improvement and development. We can work on this in various ways, from an editorial letter with overarching ideas, to comments in-manuscript, depending on the stage and needs of a project.


It's generally best to begin the process with an Editorial Assessment, in which I'll provide you with an editorial letter with detailed feedback on form, style, character, plot, and the commercial viability of your text in the trade market, as well as my advice for next steps. If you'd like to continue working together, we can then move to a Developmental Edit, for which I will provide detailed in-manuscript edits and comments.


In addition, I can provide thorough and knowledgeable copy editing and proofreading for those further along in the process and who do not plan large-scope revisions to a text.


It's extremely fulfilling to help authors improve their work and chances at success in a competitive field. Let me know if you'd like to work together!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • CBC Diversity Scholarship Issued by Children's Book Council · Jan 2017
Certifications
  • New York State Bar, Second Department

Work experience

Scholastic

May, 2014 — Jul, 2018 (about 4 years)
At Scholastic, I assisted with editing picture books, middle grade, and YA for Scholastic Press, the Blue Sky Press, and Orchard Books, evaluating manuscripts and associate editing books from pre-acquisition to publication. Many of these books garnered starred reviews and critical acclaim. I also attended many industry conferences and led workshops to help authors learn the ins and outs of publishing and prepare their work for submission and publication.

Scholastic

May, 2015 — Jul, 2018 (about 3 years)
I professionally copy edited and proofread chapter books, middle grade novels, and YA for Scholastic, some with very complex layouts that incorporated art and design elements into the text.

Scholastic

Sep, 2012 — May, 2014 (over 1 year)
As a production intern on the cross-channel team at Scholastic, I proofread a diverse list of books licensed by Scholastic's Book Clubs and Book Fairs. Because Clubs and Fairs sell books directly to children in school, they only license books with indubitable kid appeal. This exposure taught me the types of books kids are excited about and gave me a broader understanding of the children's market outside of Scholastic's own list.

Portfolio

When Sophie's Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt

Bang, Molly

The Blue Sky Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Grow Up, David! (David Books)

Shannon, David

The Blue Sky Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Hurricane Child (Scholastic Gold)

Callender, Kacen

Scholastic Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?

Yolen, Jane

The Blue Sky Press

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

Bang, Molly

The Blue Sky Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Wildfire (The Wild Series)

Philbrick, Rodman

The Blue Sky Press

Editorial Assessment
Bunny's Staycation (Mama's Business Trip)

Richmond, Lori

Scholastic Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Penguins love Colors

Sarah Aspinall

Scolastic

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

Bang, Molly

The Blue Sky Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Dias, Marley

Scholastic Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Tree of Dreams

Resau, Laura

Scholastic Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Micekings: Stay Strong, Geronimo! [Jan 01, 2017] Stilton, Geronimo

Geronimo Stilton

Scholastic

Proofreading
Bramble the Hedgehog (Dr. KittyCat #10) (10)

Clarke, Jane

Scholastic Paperbacks

Copy Editing
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

Deedy, Carmen Agra

Scholastic Press

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Who Killed Darius Drake?: A Mystery

Philbrick, Rodman

The Blue Sky Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Natalia has 8 reviews

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David F.

David F.

May, 2025

I really like working with Natalia, her input is terrific and she's very good at replying in a timely manner.
Allen P.

Allen P.

Apr, 2025

Natalia's comments were precise and helpful. Her knowledge of what a children's book should sound like was excellent and her suggestions specific to the genre, which was quite helpful. Anyone writing a children's book would profit from her insights.
Elizabeth K.

Elizabeth K.

Apr, 2025

Natalia's editorial assessment was very thorough and helpful. Her advice gave me a lot to think about while moving forward confidently.
Phil B.

Phil B.

Apr, 2025

Natalie Remis did a great job editing the shorter edition of Douglasaurus and the New Student. Her attention to detail in refining the word flow was particularly helpful, ensuring the text was concise while maintaining its meaning. I appreciated her professionalism throughout the process and the ...
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Francesca M.

Francesca M.

Apr, 2025

Natalia composed a thorough editorial assessment that left me with many options to consider. She clearly put in a sincere effort to enhance my idea.

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