Editing Services

“I met a man at a party and he said ‘I’m writing a novel.’
And I said ‘Oh really? Neither am I’”
(Peter Cook)
Have you written a book? Are you thinking of writing a book? If you have completed, or are embarking on a major writing project, a dissertation or thesis, a lengthy article, your first or next novel, or a non-fiction work on your specialist subject, and whether you plan to self publish, or pitch to an agent or publishing house, you’ll need an editor.

I’ve written several books, and although I am an editor, I still use an editor myself. Because however good you are at your subject, however well-written your book is, however great your talent, you need a fresh eye to oversee what you've written.

A good editor can do any or all of the following things:

  • Talk through your plans, how you plan to structure your writing, what its target readership is, and how you’d like to see it in print (or online).
  • Encourage you to work through the plan to create a well structured, well-paced book, which will impress readers and potential publishers alike.
  • Encourage you throughout the process, working with you on plot, characterisation, consistency, accuracy, research, draft and redraft.
  • Help you keep going, even when you're tired, bored, discouraged, too busy, and unable to see where you're headed.
  • Proofread and copy-edit, with an extremely high degree of accuracy, however demanding your potential audience.
  • Advise on pitching techniques and development of your manuscript to make sure it impresses when you move forward with it.

I’ve written a few novels, and a couple of non-fiction titles. I've also advised a number of people as they've gone through the whole process. Most recently, I’ve been the editor on a self-help cancer manual, the illustrated diary of a motorbike road trip from Bristol to Afghanistan, and a retirement planning guide written by an independent financial adviser for people hoping to retire to Spain. I’m currently advising a thriller writer on his first book. I’ve self published several of my own books, so I know how that feels, and I've picked up a lot of tips and hints along the way.
 
I’m also an experienced copywriter, and an academic researcher, and although I can't promise you'll get an agent or a publisher, and I can't write your book for you, I can give you the best support as you do it.

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Why Clients Choose Me

I can see a piece of work as an outsider will.
I have experience of manuscripts of all sizes and types.
I can help clients streamline their work for maximum effectiveness.
I can encourage clients as they go through the writing process.