Overview
A native New Yorker, my love for books was sparked at a very young age. As a child, I became captivated by the stories that flowed through the pages of many incredible books. Today, as an editor, my reading experience is further enriched when I am privileged to collaborate with those who strive to create captivating stories. A few elements that I have assisted first-time authors in developing include:
• Creating believable and compelling characters, conflicts and plots to connect to readers
• Ensuring story’s pacing is evenly balanced between action and information
• Using showing and telling effectively
• Limiting cliché usage
Specializing in editing children's books—from picture books to middle grade—I enjoy helping first-time writers and experienced authors take their manuscripts to the next level! I am a hardworking, meticulous editor who takes great pride in her work.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Certificate in Professional Sequence in Editing, University of California, Berkeley
- Certificate in Proofreading, Publishing Training Centre, UK
- Certificate in Writing for Children, York College, The City University of New York
- Member: Society of English-language professionals in the Netherlands
- Member: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Work experience
Self-employed
IBFD
Portfolio
Blondine has 18 reviews
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