Agatha Whitechapel

Agatha Whitechapel – Editor

Visual storyteller. Former senior editor with 20 years' experience. Specializing in fantasy, science fiction, and anything monster-related.

Overview

Hot cross pun! As an editor with 20 years' experience working with both standard and indie publishers, I offer high-quality editing and will champion your best manuscript.


I have hands-on experience in the film, arts and language industries and have worked for standard, indie, and self-publishers. I've edited for Netflix, the BBC, KHM Vienna, and Inkitt and worked on chart-topping digital bestsellers, a variety of fiction, from light magical mysteries to dark erotica and epic battle quests; from titanic witch tomes to sweeping sci-fi sagas; from serious literary opuses to fantastical and strange fiction.

I work closely and collaboratively with you to help you get the best version of your story out there, providing detailed, constructive and incisive feedback.

I love offbeat, dark and original.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Dark Romance Epic Fantasy Horror Magical Realism Steampunk
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA Visual Media
  • BA Linguistics

Work experience

Inkitt/Galatea

Sep, 2022 — Oct, 2023 (about 1 year)
I provided comprehensive editing services across a range of titles, including the digital phenomenon 'The Millenium Wolves.’ Editing mentoring, oversaw writing and style guide applications, proofreading, developmental and content editing. I supervised overall quality assurance, direction, and publication of the division manuscripts across a pool of editors. I also worked with AI correction, reader analytics, and story intelligence.

Self-employed

Sep, 2000 — Present
High-quality editing and proofreading of fiction, screenplays and book manuscripts for a wide range of commercial clients and self-publishing authors.

REWE publishing

Feb, 2011 — Jun, 2013 (over 2 years)
I was responsible for proofreading and copy editing creative and editorial pieces before going to print. This involved checking all texts and covers, verifying content and adherence to company style guides from production right up to publication.

Agatha has 39 reviews

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Finn E.

Finn E.

Dec, 2024

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Working with Agatha was really more like a partnership, that partner showing a great deal of patience throughout the process, being my first book. She took the time to understand where I wanted to go and worked hard to help me bring out the best in the characters and the story. This included clea...
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Libby S.

Libby S.

Aug, 2023

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Agatha was my first experience on Reedsy and has set an incredibly high bar. I have worked with other writers and editors for years. She has exceptional attentiveness, skill, and overall approach, going above and beyond anything I could have imagined. She is easy to work with, friendly, thoughtfu...
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March S.

March S.

Mar, 2023

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Agatha is the best editor I've yet had. She's a notch above anyone I have ever worked with in terms of talent, editorial IQ, detail, truly good suggestions that make the novel better, and more hard work than an author could ask for. She's a keeper!!!
Patrick M.

Patrick M.

Mar, 2025

Agatha was supremely helpful for a beginner like me, and I feel my manuscript has been greatly improved with her insight and skills.
Olga O.

Olga O.

Mar, 2025

Agatha’s editorial assessment was incredibly thorough, insightful, and honestly, a joy to read. She didn’t just critique the work—she really engaged with it, exploring character depth, plot structure, and world-building with care and clarity. Her notes were smart, encouraging, and often fun to re...
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What are the most common tonal issues you see in an author's early manuscript?

Tone – is the mood of a scene or story, in general. It’s like a bag of tricks containing style, voice and expectation. It promises a specific experience. Emotional imbalances – create discord in the tone when a protagonist laughing or thinking something is funny when something sad or difficult h...
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