Ying Gao

Ying Gao is a seasoned freelance copy editor and proofreader currently working with Penguin Random House, where responsibilities include slugging, cold reading, proofreading, and copy editing for various book genres. Ying's experience encompasses roles as an editorial assistant for North Pine County News and Pine City Pioneer, a genre fiction reader for Publishers Weekly, and a general reader for Redivider. Educational background includes an MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing from Emerson College, along with degrees in English Language and Literature from Gui Zhou University and Guizhou Education College. Prior professional experience includes teaching, data entry, and sales, contributing to a well-rounded skill set in editing and publishing.