Services
You’ve been working on your novel for months, if not years. At this point, you’ve done as much as you can by yourself. It’s time to take the next step in the process: working with an editor.
How We Can Work Together
Gina MayaAs a writer, working with you has been the best thing that’s happened to me […] I want to add my relief and happiness that you ‘got’ what I was trying to do; you didn’t just edit the words; you understood the concepts and your feedback helped me to tighten everything up and make it so much better, both in terms of subtext and style.
Portfolio
I’ve edited 100+ manuscripts since becoming an editor in 2011, working with both self-publishing authors and publishing houses. Here are just a handful of books I’ve worked on. For each, I’ve either conducted a manuscript critique or a line and copy-edit (or both).
Tony Faggioli – One Plus One
Lorna Reid – Darkwalkers
Lorna Reid – Rise of the Reaper
Aaron D. Key – Herai
Charles Maclean – Unforgettable
L. J. McIntyre – Social
Gwydion Roberts – Utopia in Danzig
Ian Rilke – The Emperor’s Gift
Melissa Brown – Becoming Death
Philippa Comber – Ariadne’s Thread
Sean Adams – Darkness Falls
Alison Ingleby – Expendables
Rexx Deane – Synthesis:Weave Afterglow
Tash Bell – To Hell in a Hot Tub
Meg Cowley – The Brooding Crown
Ben Ellis – In a Right State
Tony Faggioli – One Gray Day
Tony Faggioli – The Snow Globe
Rexx DeaneI’ve worked with Sophie on two full-length novels. She tries to maintain the author’s voice as much as possible and has a great eye for detail – she’s not afraid of pushing you to make the best of your writing. I really don’t know where I’d be without her guidance in shaping my stories, or sharpening up those rough edges!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Please let me know the nationality of your intended readership in your enquiry. Keep in mind I don’t normally work with authors whose first language isn’t English as this often requires a different set of skills.
My schedule can get pretty busy. Sometimes I’ll have availability to start on your project right away, but more often than not I’ll be booked up, on average, three months in advance. Get in touch with me as soon as your manuscript is ready and we’ll work something out.
No, I’m afraid not. You’ll need to work with a literary agent for that.
Absolutely. Just ask your publisher if I can be your editor. It’s common for authors to ask for a particular editor that they like. (And congratulations on the book deal!)
I offer lots of free advice on my blog, so check that out. If your aim is to be a published writer, I also highly recommend you read Write to Be Published by Nicola Morgan.
I’d rather you didn’t – not because I don’t want to talk to you, but because it’s likely I’ll be immersed in another person’s manuscript. Plus, I think it’s much more useful to have a written record of our conversation to refer to, so email is always best.
Every editor works (and edits) differently, so it’s important to find a good match between author and editor. But just because we don’t chat on the phone or meet face to face, it doesn’t mean we can’t get a feel for whether we’ll work well together. Firstly, if you like what I say on this website, that’s a good sign. Then we can chat a little over email. All of this should be enough for you to decide if we’re a good fit for each other.
No problem. If I think we’re going to be a good match for each other, I’ll happily provide a free 500-word sample edit for line and copy-editing. This will give you a feel for the kinds of edits I might make on your manuscript and will help you decide if I’m the right editor for you. For my other services, it’s impossible to give samples, so I recommend reading the information on this site carefully and getting in touch if you have any specific questions.
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