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Hi! I'm Abi and I'd love to work with you to make your book the very best it can be. I currently work as a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency, but I also have over a decade's experience in Big Five publishers, most recently running the digital-lead imprint at HQ, HarperCollins. I love working with authors wherever they are in their journey, from working on an initial idea right through to polishing a near-final manuscript.
Books I've edited include no.1 Kindle bestseller Murder by Candlelight by Faith Martin, Bookseller Heatseeker The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin, USA Today bestseller The Secret of the Chateau by Kathleen McGurl, and winner of the International Thriller Writers Ebook Original award The Couple at Causeway Cottage by Diane Jeffrey. I've also worked with many unpublished authors, providing manuscript appraisals, book coaching/mentoring and query letter assessments through Black Girl Writers, Asian Women Writers, and various charity auctions.
As an editor I aim to be supportive, thorough, and collaborative. It's your book, so whilst I'll make suggestions on improvements – and give ideas on how to make changes too – I'll also try to explain why I'm suggesting things. Often I find that explaining the reasoning behind my suggestion helps authors find their own way of solving things, whilst remaining true to their vision of the book!
Whatever stage of your writing journey you're at, I'd love to help. Do reach out, and let's work out how I can help you achieve your goals.
**Please note that as of December 25 I am fully booked until the end of February and so the earliest availability I have for new projects is March 26.**
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The Ampersand Agency
Self-employed
Asian Women Writers and Black Girl Writers
HQ, HarperCollins
Bookouture, Hachette
HarperCollins
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