Mrs Jenna Whittle | Freelance Editor, Proofreader & Project Manager
Based in Gloucestershire, UK, and remotely with clients around the world
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- Job title
- Freelance Editor and Project Manager
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Jenna
About me
I'm a freelance editor with over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. I've worked for both big-name (Penguin Random House Children's, Taylor & Francis, Springer) and independent (Amberley) publishers in a variety of roles that featured proofreading, editing, commissioning, writing and project management.
Areas I specialise in
I'm lucky to have worked on titles across a range of genres – lifestyle books, educational titles, science publications and academic works, to name but a few – but I have a particular passion for children's fiction and non-fiction and history publishing.
What I can do
I offer editorial project management, editing, proofreading and fact-checking support. As well as working on books in an editorial capacity, I've authored titles myself. I know how nerve-racking sending your diligently written manuscript to an editor can feel. I offer a sensitive approach that will help you create your best work and engage your reader. I can assist with removing distracting errors and ensuring consistency of style throughout a manuscript.
Testimonials
"I can't recommend Jenna's services highly enough. She's incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and delivers projects on time and to the highest possible standard." Lucy Brandt, author of the middle-grade Leonora Bolt series
"Jenna is an exceptionally thoughtful and collaborative editor who takes the time to fully understand an author’s vision and helps elevate it. She has a remarkable ability to see the big picture of a book while also offering clear, constructive guidance at every stage of the process... Her insight strengthens both the story and the author’s confidence in their writing. I highly recommend working with her and hiring her as your next editor." Kelsey Marshalsey, Publisher and Director, Brown Paper Fox Inc.
"Jenna is a conscientious and diligent editor... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone." Amy Anderson, Editorial Director, Hachette Children’s Group
"Jenna's eye for detail is unparalleled! She is a trusted pair of hands and a joy to work with." Charlotte McSharry, VP Content Solutions, Emerald Publishing
Recent project examples
Developmental editing
Crystal Cove series (middle-grade fiction) (Sweet Cherry Publishing)
Ladybird Learners series (board books) (Penguin Random House Children's)
The Picky Princess and the Dragon by Ritu Kumar (picture book) (Brown Paper Fox)
The Happy Ghost by Kelsey Marshalsey (picture book) (Brown Paper Fox)
Copyediting
10 Extraordinary Ideas That Shaped Our Universe by Dr Sheila Kanani (middle-grade non-fiction) (Penguin Random House Children's)
Leonora Bolt: Polar Showdown by Lucy Brandt (middle-grade fiction)
Proofreading
What's Your Dream: The Workbook by Simon Squibb (non-fiction) (Penguin Random House Children's)
Colour Your Streets: London (Children's Edition) (non-fiction) (Penguin Random House Children's)
Author
First Steps with Spot series (board books) (Penguin Random House Children's)
>>> Looking for an experienced editor to help your book connect with its intended readership? I'd love to hear from you!
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Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.