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Natalia

Natalia

Boston, MA, USA

Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.


Work experience:

  • Charlesbridge Publishing
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve
  • U.S. Air Force
  • Reedsy
  • University of Puerto Rico Elementary School

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Anthologies

Jenna

Jenna

Boston, MA, USA

Acquiring and Developmental Editor. I work on YA, romance, narrative nonfiction, essay compilations, cookbook, and lifestyle titles.


Work experience:

  • Page Street Publishing Co.
  • Page Street Publishing
  • Hachette Books Group
  • Aevitas Creative Management
  • Browne & Miller Literary Associates

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits

Jenna

Jenna

Boston, MA, USA

NYT bestselling author, 27-year novel workshop leader, and editor dedicated to helping you get your novel/memoir published! #BookWhisperer


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Coming of Age

Sarah

Sarah

Boston, MA, USA

Seasoned nonfiction editor specializing in Christian living, theology, history, biography, and devotionals.


Work experience:

  • Hendrickson Publishing Group

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Judaism

Sirah

Sirah

Boston, MA, USA

Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels

Rebecca

Rebecca

Boston, United States

Creative, compassionate, precision-based developmental editing from the creator of First Line Frenzy.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy

Jennifer

Jennifer

Boston, MA , USA

Big dreams + ideas, those are the books for me! I specialize in historical, romance, fantasy, and contemporary novels + nonfiction history.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • NYC Board of Education

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance

Abby

Abby

Portland, United States

Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.


Work experience:

  • HarperCollins
  • Disney-Hyperion
  • Scholastic
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult

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Hire the best developmental editors in Boston, Massachusetts


The best books require a lot of structural changes, even when you're truly pleased with your first draft. A developmental editor in Boston can turn your work into a bestseller — and they’re the first type of editor you should look at hiring, before you even think about smaller changes.


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