Editorial Services
I provide editorial support tailored to your needs – helping you shape, refine, and elevate your writing – from the seed of an idea to a polished manuscript ready for agents or publishers. My role is to offer clear, constructive feedback and practical guidance, always delivered with care and respect for your vision. Storytelling is universal, and I've worked with both fiction and non-fiction writers to transform good ideas into compelling, resonating works. I can help you balance structure and emotion, clarity and creativity, pacing and prose to craft a book that resonates with readers and stands out in a crowded market.
Idea development and proposal feedback
Perfect for: Writers developing a book proposal
I'll help turn your idea into a compelling proposal that showcases your book's unique selling point and its strengths.
What's included:
- Guidance to clarify your ideas and highlight your unique voice
- Feedback on your outline, sample material, and positioning
- Suggestions to ensure your proposal resonates with agents, publishers, and your target readership
Manuscript assessment
Perfect for: Writers seeking clear direction before revising
A big-picture evaluation of your manuscript to identify strengths and opportunities for growth.
You'll receive:
- An editorial report focused on narrative cohesion, structure and flow, market potential
- Practical, actionable next steps to help you refine your work with confidence
Developmental editing
Perfect for: Writers ready to take their manuscript to the next level
Detailed feedback to help you refine your manuscript.
You'll receive:
- A comprehensive editorial report
- A marked-up manuscript with notes and practical suggestions
- Guidance on structure, clarity, and narrative cohesion
- Support to ensure your work communicates your ideas effectively
Query letter review
Perfect for: Writers ready to approach literary agents
I'll help you create and hone a strong, professional package ready for submission.
What's included:
- Refining and polishing your query letter
- Guidance on submission strategy
- Tips to target the right agents and pitch your book with confidence
One-to-one editorial guidance and mentoring
Perfect for: Writers looking for tailored advice and ongoing support
Personalised, one-hour consultations designed to give you clarity and direction.
How I can help:
- Develop and shape your idea
- Navigate the writing and revision process
- Prepare to approach literary agents
- Build confidence and focus as you move forward with your project
Here are some of the books I've worked on.
