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Amy B.

Children's book editor, 15 years of experience at major publishers

As a former Senior Editor of children's books at Scholastic and Disney, I've worked with first-time authors as well as award-winning and best-selling authors and illustrators. I have worked as a professional in the field for over 20 years and have a wealth of experience in pinpointing each manuscript's strengths and weaknesses and guiding creators on how to improve their project. From picture books to young adult novels, fiction and nonfiction, I can help you craft a book that will engage readers. I also have experience editing ebooks and apps, and have worked as an author for select clients. Fees for a line edit and editorial letter: Picture books up to 1000 words: $125-400, depending on length Chapter books: $500 and up Novels: $1000 and up Whether you are looking for editorial feedback on an existing manuscript or need help to further develop an idea, collaborating with authors is my passion. I will provide an honest, constructive, and detailed assessment. Once we have completed our work together, you will have a manuscript that is ready for the next step in the publishing process. I've received the Golden Kite Editor Award, was a mentor at the Northern New England SCBWI Writers' Retreat, and have spoken at numerous children's literature conferences

🇺🇸Bethel, United States$35/hr100% JSS4.98 (331)Since May 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.7k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#27,925 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,665 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1k

Last 6 months: $10k

World#42,531 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,344 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$190k

Billed in all: $226k

World#16,626 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,977 / 62.1k
Per project
$307

$483 in the last 6 months

World#228,999 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#37,319 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
21
100% fixed0% hourly
World#5,539 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#956 / 62.1k
Projects in all
619

Across 676 contracts

93% fixed7% hourly
World#1,081 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#218 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$226k+$1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$224.5k$225.0k$225.5k$226.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 3% in Children's Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #11Children's Writing405 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 3%
  2. #11Publishing Fundamentals148 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 7%
  3. #12Children's Literature418 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 3%
  4. #50Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #28Top 5%
  5. #93Book Editing2,192 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #46Top 4%
  6. #232Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #135Top 4%
  7. #336Creative Writing10,453 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #126Top 3%
  8. #596Proofreading14,990 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #174Top 4%