Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson – Editor

A former editor for HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, I believe that young readers deserve the best literature we can offer.

Overview

A former editor for HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster and now a freelancer with years of experience behind me, I’m a versatile editor who truly loves children’s literature—whether that means a picture book about a lost dog, a middle grade fantasy, or a young adult nonfiction title.


If you are looking for an editor to help shape a book from its early stages, I can offer a developmental edit that will:

• Look into pacing, flow, and structure, using these elements to create a suspenseful build to a satisfying climax.

• Advise on character development.

• Read with an eye on style and smoothness so a reader stays engaged and eager to turn pages.


If your project is further along and you want a final set of eyes, I can:

• Check grammar and spelling.

• Catch logical inconsistencies and breaks in chronology.

• Create a style guide to keep everything clear and consistent.


If you’re not sure what service would be right for you, I’m happy to take a quick look and offer you my best advice on what would be most beneficial.


My goal is to help your book be the best it can be, with clear and compassionate feedback that respects your voice and vision.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2001 — Present
Freelance editor, working directly with both authors and publishers. Experienced in picture books, novels, and nonfiction for all age levels.

HarperCollins Children's Books

Sep, 1998 — Sep, 2001 (about 3 years)
Editor in charge of the Let's Read and Find Out Science series and the MathStart picture book series as well as numerous stand-alone picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
The Lightning Catcher (Lightning Catcher, 1)

Cameron, Anne

Greenwillow Books

Developmental Editing
Dragons of Spratt, Ohio, The

Zinnen, Linda

HarperColl

Developmental Editing
Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities

Lyall, Casey

Greenwillow Books

Copy Editing
The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night

Banbury, Steven

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Copy Editing
Proofreading
The Best Liars in Riverview

Thompson, Lin

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Some Shall Break (The None Shall Sleep Sequence, 2)

Marney, Ellie

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Proofreading
Copy Editing
The Wolf's Curse

Vitalis, Jessica

Greenwillow Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing

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