I’m an experienced and sympathetic editor with years of experience working in commercial fiction publishing.

Books I have published have been Amazon bestsellers, shortlisted for major prizes and sold hundreds of thousands of copies, transforming the lives of their authors (and readers). I work tirelessly to ensure that the books I work on are as good as they can possibly be.

I have over six years of editorial experience publishing bestsellers and am constantly striving to be a better editor now that I’m freelance. I have an entry level membership and training from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading. I also have training and membership from Club Ed Freelancers.

I prioritise your vision for your novel and always have the reader experience at the forefront of my mind. I know what editors and agents are looking for and how to create a book that will grab their attention (and that they won’t be able to put down).

I’m usually booked up 2-3 months in advance but I can often fit things in sooner, depending on the service you’re looking for. Send me a message and I’ll see what I can do!

If your novel is commercial fiction (the sort of thing you’d see in WH Smith, a supermarket, Target or in the Amazon bestseller charts) then that’s a great start!

I work on a range of genres including:

• All forms of crime fiction (cosy, police procedural, thrillers, legal thrillers etc)

• Psychological suspense

• Contemporary romance/ rom-com (all spice levels welcome!)

• Commercial historical

• Saga

• Women’s fiction

If your novel is a page-turner that I’ll want to read in one sitting then we’re probably a good fit. Get in touch and let’s have a chat! ‍ ‍

I work with a range of clients, from authors who are just starting out on their publishing journey and want a second pair of eyes before they query literary agents, to Big Five publishers and small independents. I love the variety and the different perspectives it gives me!

I do not use Generative AI. I strongly believe that writing is a human art and would like to keep it that way — machines cannot replicate the brain. I do not wish to work on manuscripts that have been written with the use of Gen AI.

My rates depend on the project and service so I’ll always ask to see a sample of your writing before I give you a quote. A number of factors go into the quote including desired turnaround time, plot complexity, worldbuilding, word count and the level of editing required – a quote higher than my stated minimum isn’t a reflection or comment on the quality of the writing!

I use the CIEP (the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) suggested minimum rates and the EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association) median rates as a guideline. You can also see the average costs for editorial work on Reedsy here.

When you work with me you’re getting my industry experience and a dedicated champion of your work. I’m a supportive and nurturing champion of your work and will give you the confidence and tools to refine your next draft.

I’m more than happy to read revisions but this would be considered another project and priced accordingly.

If you undertake a developmental edit with me then I’m available to you while you’re revising for a call to discuss next steps and your changes.

I cannot put you in touch with literary agents or publishers directly, or guarantee you publication/ representation. What I can do is help you put your best foot forward and use my years of experience to show you what they are looking for and how to grab their attention.

I may need to reschedule or amend dates in cases of illness or other personal issues at my discretion. I will get in touch as soon as possible if this is the case to rearrange your dates.

If I am unable to complete the service at all, you will be refunded the full fee.

If, for any reason, you cancel our project after paying your deposit, I will retain the deposit. If you’re considering doing this please let me know and we can discuss further — I might be able to reschedule your project.