I’m a UK-based children’s book editor with over 19 years of experience creating bestselling, award-winning and internationally-acclaimed picture books and series for leading publishers including Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Hachette, Oxford University Press and Little Tiger Press.
I’m privileged to have worked with some of the biggest names in the business and the next big stars as I help new and aspiring authors and illustrators all over the world to develop their picture book, non-fiction and young fiction ideas for agent and publisher submissions or self-publishing.
You might know me as Editor Jangles:
Instagram: @editorjangles
Twitter: @EditorJangles
Clients include: Bloomsbury, Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency, Farshore, Flying Eye, Hachette, Learning Pod Africa, Northern Ireland Office of UK Government, Nosy Crow, Oxford University Press, Pancho Stories, Post Wave, QuestFriendz, Scholastic, Studio Press.
“Laura is without doubt one of the best people I’ve met in the publishing world . . . She was instrumental in shaping my confidence, and I’ve learnt so much from our discussions. Her feedback is always brilliant and delivered in the most encouraging and uplifting way.”
— Karl Newson, Author
“Laura has been a constant source of support throughout my career from the very beginning. She is passionate and enthusiastic to work with, always wanting to produce the best possible books for readers to enjoy while bringing out the best in your work. Her ingenuity and love for what she does makes her one of the best editors I’ve worked with.”
— Nikki Dyson, Illustrator
“Laura has been instrumental in supporting and shaping my writing career and championing my stories. I always really enjoy the editing process with Laura. Her feedback is honest, thorough, thoughtful and constructive, and she has a wonderful way of molding stories to bring out the best in them.”
— Lucy Rowland, Author