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Welcome, writer.

Writing a novel is tough work.

Whether you’ve written ‘The End’ or you’ve just found your idea and want to help working out how to get your ideas onto paper, you deserve a supportive, friendly and experienced editor to make your book shine.

You’re in the right place.

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See how I can help you

Hi! I’m Siân, a fiction editor and publishing consultant with extensive experience editing bestsellers. 

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I’m passionate about making the editing process joyful and rewarding, and helping authors find their voice.

Get to know more about me
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Publishers I’ve worked with

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Book cover of 'The Birthday Girl' by Sarah Ward, featuring a stormy landscape with a castle and seagulls. Text reads: 'They're here to unwind. She's here to kill. An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller.'
Book cover of 'A Merry Little Irish Christmas' by Caroline Grace-Cassidy featuring a snowy scene with a castle, a woman in the foreground in a green coat pulling a suitcase and a dog with a man in the background
Book cover of 'Black Water Rising' by Sean Watkin, featuring a city skyline and reflective water.
Book cover of 'The Dinner Lady Detectives' by Hannah Hendy featuring a quaint village illustration.
Book cover of 'Nothing Left Behind' by Hannah Brennan, featuring a house made of matchsticks, one of which is lit. Cover depicts praise from Graham Bartlett and Jackie Kabler
Book cover for 'The Ex' by Alex Sinclair. Shows two houses facing each other at sunset with silhouettes of two people inside, one in each house, standing at windows. Title in large colorful letters with birds flying across the sky, and tagline 'She's
Book cover for 'Hattie Breaks A Leg' by Patrick Gleeson featuring a table with a knife on a stage. The tagline reads: 'The stage is set for vengeance'.

  • “She was instrumental in The Dinner Lady Detectives becoming the series it is. It never would have happened without Siân and her endless hard work. If you are looking for an editor with bags of talent and who is also a lovely person then Siân is your go-to!”

    Hannah Hendy

  • "Siân is a meticulous and inspiring editor whose outstanding work has always elevated my manuscripts. She has an amazing eye for detail and the commercial elements of a story."

    Sarah Ward

  • "Siân is a brilliant editor. She's great at pinpointing the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript and giving detailed feedback on how to make the best things shine and resolve the issues. Working with Siân made me feel really confident that I was telling the best story I could – she really understood what I wanted to do and helped me get there."

    Anna Britton

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Siân for my first novel with Joffe Books. Her ability to hone in on the elements that create tension and suspense allowed me to take my novel to the next level. She is also very easy to work with, answering questions and adding to a safe environment where creativity can thrive. I’m beyond thrilled with the product we created together, and anyone would be lucky to work with her.”

    S. C. Shannon

  • "Siân's suggestions and comments pointed out things in my manuscript to strengthen the story, characters, and the impact of key chapters. She asked about my specific concerns before starting, and in her feedback, she provided comments directly related to my biggest worries, putting me at ease and/or offering guidance to improve. She was lovely to work with as my first editor, and I would love to work with her again on future projects!"

    Clarisse, Reedsy author

  • "Siân’s feedback was sharp, thoughtful, and genuinely improved the work without trying to rewrite it. That’s exactly what I’m looking for in an editor. Highly recommended."

    Gary, Reedsy author

  • "Siân was amazing to work with. The suggested edits were exactly what was needed to elevate my manuscript, and everything was presented in a comprehensive and understandable way. "

    Hannah, Reedsy author

Book cover for 'My Only Weakness' by Clarisse Dawn depicting a couple kissing in front of a sunset with mountains in the background. Tagline reads: 'A steamy small town second chance romance'
Book cover for "Dark Road Home" by Sheila Bugler, featuring a scenic road leading to a house with dramatic skies, and text 'Deadly secrets live in dying towns'."
Cover of "What the Dead Want" by MJ Lee featuring a silhouette of a man walking down a street at night, with cars parked on either side and street lamps illuminating the scene.
Book cover for 'Liar Liar' by Luca Veste showing the top of the Liver Building against a sunset sky
Book cover of "Anything for You" by Sophie McKenzie, featuring a close-up of a woman's face with long hair and blue eyes, with the title in bold pink letters and an accompanying quote about love.
Book cover for 'Grave Intent' by Sarah Ward showing a figure in a graveyard
Book cover for 'A Deadly Abode' by Jane McParkes showing an illustration of a sunset over a small town with the series information for 'Antonia Wells Mystery Book 3'
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Let’s work together!

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