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Helping authors of speculative and literary fiction elevate the quality of their writing and reach their creative vision.
Hi, I’m Sophie Playle, MA
Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading & author of Developmental Editing for Fiction
You’ve drafted and redrafted your novel, but you know your writing isn’t quite there yet.
That’s where I come in. As a fully trained and highly experienced freelance fiction editor, I’m able to provide you with a fresh pair of eyes and an expert perspective to help you get your writing to where you want it to be.
Tony FaggioliI’ve worked with other editors in the past but none as thorough, patient or supportive as Sophie. She made my work better and in the process made me a better writer. I simply couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
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