Eleanor Boyall

Eleanor Boyall – Editor

Over 10 years’ experience editing romance and fantasy. My NYT-bestselling clients have sold millions of copies.

Overview

I’m a freelance editor with over ten years’ experience. Books I’ve edited have hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, been optioned for TV and sold millions of copies. My clients praise my insightful developmental editing, thorough copy-editing, and professional proofreading.


I primarily work in romance and fantasy (please send me your romantasy!), but I also love science fiction, thrillers and horror. Female-led and queer-centric stories are particularly welcome.


Whether you know exactly what your novel needs (but aren’t sure how to do it), or you’re not sure where to start, I can help you deliver the lush fantasy, heart-pounding action, swoony romance and sizzling spice that readers crave. Request a personalised quote today and discover your manuscript’s potential.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy Paranormal Romance Romantic Fantasy Romantic Suspense Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MA Publishing, University College London
  • Proofreading 1 and 2; Copyediting 1; Efficient Editing, UK Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present

Books I've edited have:

* Hit the NYT and USA Today bestseller lists
* Been nominated for awards, such as the Audie audiobook awards
* Been optioned for television
* Been translated into multiple languages
* Sold millions of copies

Totally Bound Publishing

Jun, 2012 — Nov, 2013 (over 1 year)

I acquired and edited spicy, sexy romances by authors such as future NYT and USA Today bestseller Sierra Cartwright.

Portfolio

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Imperatora: Book One

Zbikowski, Mia

Mia Zbikowski

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Frey (The Frey Saga Book 1)

Wright, Melissa

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Wrong (Cafe Series Book 1)

Aston, Jana

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Three, Two, One: 321

Huss, JA

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Extinction Code (Extinction Series Book 1)

Prescott, James D.

Copy Editing Proofreading
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The Blood of the Called (The Called: The Trilogy Book 1)

Craw, E.R.

Copy Editing
The Girl in my Dreams: Captivating and emotional romantic suspense with a thrilling TWIST.

Olivier, Jeanne

Crane & Leeu Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
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Anna Rosa

Chatelain, Evelyn

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
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The Architecture of Soulmates

Bracuti, Christie

Copy Editing Proofreading
Dearest Clementine

Martin, Lex

Copy Editing
Dark River Inn : A Troubled Spirits Novel

Erickson, J.R.

Copy Editing
Last Stand: Surviving America's Collapse (A Post-Apocalyptic, EMP-Survival Thriller Book 1) (The Last Stand Series)

Weber, William H.

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Dante Connection (Book 2) (Genevieve Lenard)

Ryan, Estelle

Copy Editing Proofreading

Eleanor has 34 reviews

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Brian L.

Brian L.

Oct, 2024

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I had an exceptional experience working with Eleanor. Eleanor is a very passionate and dedicated professional who gave my book the kind of consideration and care that I could never have dreamed of from an editor. Having now gone through her copy edits, my novel is now transformed into the best version of itself. One of the best things I got from this collaboration was the Style Sheet that Elean...
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Mia Z.

Mia Z.

Jan, 2024

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I had the pleasure of working with Eleanor on my book, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Not only did she provide top-notch editorial services, but she also imparted invaluable insights and knowledge that significantly enriched my writing. The attention to detail and commitment to quality in her work is truly commendable. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking not just an ...
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Kristen V.

Kristen V.

Nov, 2023

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What a wonderful experience working with Eleanor. As a first-time author, I was completely intimidated by the idea of working with an editor but she made the process a breeze. She's encouraging and positive and never once talked down to me despite me being a newbie at this. Her comments are straightforward and easy to understand. When areas of my story needed improvement, she offered specific ...
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Valery F.

Valery F.

Nov, 2024

It's always intimidating to share your innermost creative process with an outsider, especially a stranger. There is a vulnerability required to have someone look at the words your brain has created. Hiring an editor took me six long years to do. This is the fifth book I've actually written, but only now did I actually feel ready to have someone critique the work I do. I submitted my initial in...
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Emily G.

Emily G.

Nov, 2024

For me, the goal of working with an editor is to become a better writer. Eleanor absolutely helped me to achieve that. Her feedback and suggestions challenged me to make my novel the best it could possibly be, and I feel more than prepared to tackle writing my sequel. Thank you so much, Eleanor! I would love to work with you again!

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