Teresa Gale

Teresa Gale – Editor

I am a passionate and meticulous editor specialising in children's books, currently working as Senior Editor at a top 5 UK publisher.

Overview

Hi, I'm Teresa, an editor with over 10 years experience in the book industry, most recently as Senior Editor for Macmillan Children's Books in the UK, where I currently work, specialising in writing, editing and project managing books for children aged 0–12. I have worked across a wide range of formats including picture books, novelty and activity books, licensed publishing and illustrated non-fiction.

Prior to working in publishing, I was a children's bookseller for 2.5 years, running a busy children's department, merchandising and hand-selling a wide range of books from picture books all the way through to middle grade and young adult, and I am always keeping my eye on the latest releases to ensure my market knowledge is up to date.

As an editor, I prefer to take a collaborative approach, working with you as the author to help shape your work and make it the very best it can be, without losing your individual voice. What that looks like will be different for every author and project, and I am happy to discuss how I can best help and support you on your creative journey.

I am also an accomplished and experienced proofreader and am known by my colleagues as having 'eagle eyes' for the tiniest of details – perfect for helping make sure your book is as perfect as can be before you send it into the world!

Please do get in touch if you have any questions, and I look forward to working with you!

Best wishes,

Teresa

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books Short Story
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) English Literature 2:1

Work experience

Macmillan Children's Books

Apr, 2024 — Present
I currently have full editorial responsibility for 20+ titles per calendar year, primarily focused on author-led brands including books by Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, Rod Campbell, Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler. I also work across a range of well-known licensed brands including Winnie-the-Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Sylvanian Families and Moomin.

Macmillan Children's Books

Apr, 2021 — Mar, 2024 (almost 3 years)
I worked with authors and illustrators of preschool picture books, helping to develop and refine ideas, line editing and general project management. I also worked on conceptualising, writing and editing books for licensed brands including The Gruffalo, The World of Dinosaur Roar!, Winnie-the-Pooh, Odo and more.

Macmillan Children's Books

Apr, 2019 — Mar, 2021 (almost 2 years)
I assisted the Editorial Director for picture books and gift, including proofreading across a wide range of titles and formats. I also took on editorial responsibility for my own projects, copy-editing and proofreading these titles.

Macmillan Children's Books

Nov, 2016 — Mar, 2019 (over 2 years)
I assisted the Editorial Director for picture books and gift books, working across a varied list including commercial picture books, novelty board books and long-format gift titles. I also read, assessed and responded to author submissions, making recommendations on market suitability and which titles to consider for publication.

Dirt Pie Press

Oct, 2012 — Jun, 2014 (over 1 year)
I worked as a volunteer intern for Dirt Pie Press, on their Riptide short story and poetry journal volumes 8, 9 and 10 as well as the launch of online poetry journal, Canto Poetry.

Portfolio

Letters from Wonderland: An Interactive Alice Adventure

Books, Macmillan Children's

Macmillan Children's Books

Copy Editing Proofreading
Milly-Molly-Mandy Makes a Garden

Brisley, Joyce Lankester

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Sylvanian Families Cosy Adventures

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Colours of Things!: Over 800 everyday things to spot and say

Pippa Goodhart

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
1, 2, 3, What Can Bird See?: A peek-through counting adventure

Gledhill, Carly

Macmillan Children's Books

Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Riptide Volume 9 (Riptide Journal)

Bolam, Robyn

Dirt Pie Press

Proofreading
Gruffalo Where Are You

Julia Donaldson

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
The Detective Dog Sticker Book

Donaldson, Julia

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
The Bedtime Bear Sticker Book (Tom and Bear)

Whybrow, Ian

Macmillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
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Proofreading
Mole's Spectacles (Tales From Acorn Wood, 7)

Donaldson, Julia

Macmillan Children's Books

Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Flip, Flap, Build: Rockets

Ben Newman

MacMillan Children's Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Teresa has 31 reviews

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Morgane T.

Morgane T.

May, 2025

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Working with Teresa has been a wonderful experience. As a new writer, I needed someone I could trust—someone who would guide me through the process, communicate clearly, and truly care about the work. Teresa is all of that and more. She’s a dedicated professional who made the journey smoother and...
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Caroline B.

Caroline B.

Feb, 2025

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This is the second time I have collaborated with Teresa & for very good reason! She is extremely thorough & has polished my manuscript beautifully! I am delighted with the results & I will definitely use Teresa again, for my future projects. I can’t recommend highly enough. Very many thanks aga...
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Agate M.

Agate M.

Dec, 2024

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Teresa's insights and comments on our children's picture book were incredibly valuable. She provided thoughtful suggestions to make the story more suitable for our audience, always delivering her work on time. We were truly happy to work with her, and her expertise and attention to detail made a ...
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Sid G.

Sid G.

Oct, 2025

I am so happy with my choice to work with Teresa. Her notes were exactly what I needed and was looking for. My story is officially finished and ready to submit thanks to her!
Cheryl O.

Cheryl O.

Oct, 2025

Teresa was great to work with, so easy and polite, she did exactly what I needed. Would definitely recommend Teresa.

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