Rebecca Godan – Editor

I'm a seasoned copy editor and proofreader specializing in children's literature, here to help you put the commas in the right places and polish your words to perfection!

For over 15 years, I've worked to fine-tune and ensure the high quality of hundreds of titles in various formats—picture books, chapter books, textbooks, graphic novels, novels in verse, novels via text—across assorted genres of fiction and nonfiction, for such reputed publishers as Holiday House, Peachtree, Scholastic, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

What I offer: Elite-level grammar, spelling, and punctuation clean-up • Thorough review for inconsistencies, repetition, and inaccuracies, as well as for any formatting or typesetting issues • In-depth, up-to-date fact-checking • Suggestions to provide clarity, improve readability, and maintain voice • General guidance on character or story points if you're in need of help or just want to hash out an idea

I'm a champion for unique and diverse points of view with a friendly, personable working style and a passion for good books for all kinds of kids. Let's tell your story!