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' of experience working with both standard and indie publishers, I offer high-quality editing and look forward to bringing my skills and experience to helping you polish your very best manuscript.


I have hands-on experience in the film, arts and language industries, and my clients include Netflix, the BBC, KHM Vienna, Inkitt and self-publishing authors. I've worked on 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 with you to help you get the best from your story, providing meticulous attention to detail and constructive, incisive feedback.

I love strange and quirky, offbeat, dark and original. My favorite part of the job is working collaboratively with an author to bring out the very best version of their work.

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

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2000 — Present

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

Inkitt

Sep, 2022 — Oct, 2023 (about 1 year)

I oversaw writing and style guide applications, provided editing mentoring, proofreading, developmental and content editing, supervised overall quality assurance, direction, and publication of the division manuscripts across a pool of freelancers. I also worked with AI correction and story intelligence.

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 25 reviews

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Brandy H.

Brandy H.

Mar, 2024

Just completed my second project with Agatha. As was before, she is an outstanding editor, meticulous, patient, hardworking and ever on the ball! Strongly recommend!!
Harrison W.

Harrison W.

Feb, 2024

If I ever work with another editor, they’ve got one hell of a set of shoes to fill. Agatha has been my first experience of using an editor and has set the bar sky high in everything she has helped me with! When we first spoke she guided me through everything she would need and set off with a my manuscript to get stuck in. What came back after a few weeks was a comprehensive breakdown over mult...
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Tom D.

Tom D.

Feb, 2024

Blown away by all the work Agatha did, she really took it seriously.
Brandy H.

Brandy H.

Jan, 2024

Agatha's experience, patience and contacts were invaluable. She was very professional and gladly answered questions or concerns about the process. As this was my first book, I couldn't have asked for a better editor to work with and hope that I am able to work with her again in the future. I would 100% recommend Agatha to any who require a stellar editor.
Alberto S.

Alberto S.

Jan, 2024

Ms. Whitechapel provided a careful, clearly identifiable, and effective line edit for my fantasy short story.

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