Aimee Walker

Aimee Walker – Editor

Writing coach and fiction editor, specialising in romance and women's fiction. Experienced, friendly, and passionate about helping authors.

Overview

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"Aimee is the epitome of the cheerleader you want on your side. In addition to her professionalism and incredible knowledge of the English language, she has a way of setting an author's mind at ease."

Kelly Kay (Romcom author)

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I'm a writing coach, developmental editor and copyeditor from Ireland with nearly a decade of experience working with self-publishing romance authors. I exclusively work with indies now as I'm passionate about coaching and working collaboratively with authors to produce their best work. I absolutely love romance (of all subgenres and heat levels!).

My background in therapeutic counselling and education is really beneficial while working closely with authors; it helps me to listen to clients' needs and be empathic when giving feedback.

My developmental editing service is non-traditional, using coaching calls, book maps and markup of the MS rather than always relying on lengthy reports or critiques. Not everyone learns the same way and my tailored approach respects and embraces that.

My copy/line editing combination not only focuses on your grammar and spelling but also polishes your writing while retaining your voice. It includes a comprehensive, attractive style sheet and a call to discuss changes and next steps.

🌟 If you aren't sure what your book needs (Is it ready for a copyedit? Does it really need a full developmental edit? ) ask for my initial appraisal service. I read your full manuscript to advise which level of editing is required and help you make a plan – this has saved many authors a lot of money and stress! 🌟

💰 If you aren't sure how much editing costs, please read this: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/editing/cost/ My fees are in line with industry standard for my level of expertise. Payments can be split into a payment plan.

🌟 COACHING🌟

I have coaching packages to suit everyone, whatever stage of your writing journey, or you can design your own. Prices start at £120. I teach and mentor other editors to coach and add coaching to their services.

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"Aimee is a fantastic editor and I feel very lucky to be part of her flock of authors. I am confident entrusting my books to Aimee as I know she will read them with a sharp eye and offer insightful and constructive feedback on how to take my manuscript to the next level. Aimee is timely with deadlines and understands the pressures of being a self-published author. Apposite to this, I would highly recommend her mentoring service as she is passionate about offering a holistic and supportive approach to authors, whichever stage of their career they may be at. I can’t wait to see what the future working with Aimee will bring and will recommend her to others when and where I can." Amber Cooper (Scottish romance author)

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Services
Fiction
Chick Lit Contemporary Romance Dark Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Suspense
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Proofreading (Publishing Training Centre)
  • Developmental Editing (Liminal Pages)
  • Copy and line editing (Club Ed)
  • Therapeutic Counselling Diploma (BACP)
  • BA English Literature (Queens University Belfast)
  • Writing Editorial Reports (Louise Harnby)
  • DE Detective (Club Ed)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2018 — Present
As the owner of my own press, I provide coaching and editing (developmental, copyediting and proofreading) to indie authors, often guiding them through the tricky self-publishing process. * Went from entry level member to intermediate and now professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders * Compiled and published a romance anthology using twisted tropes * Provide project management to take author through full process (hiring cover designers, formatters etc to ensure end product is the best it can be) * Mentor other editors who want to be writing coaches * Wrote and self-published my own craft book for romance authors * Coordinate the CIEP local group for Northern Ireland * Spoke at CIEP conference 2024 about writing coaching * Have edited over one hundred books and worked with countless authors

Self-employed

Nov, 2008 — Feb, 2015 (over 6 years)
One-to-one counselling services for all kinds of problems has provided me with a wealth of skills that I now use every day with authors with empathy, compassion and understanding. Active listening training

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Always Beth

Hudson, Louise

Mounter Press

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Loving Callie

Julia Jarrett

A doctor walks into a bar… Callie Scott works tirelessly to help her patients as an emergency room physician, and just as tirelessly to try and please her uptight, conservative parents. She’s ... read more
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
A Whisker of Suspicion (Riverbend K-9s Book 3)

Lee, K.T.

Vertical Line Publishing, LLC

Copy Editing
Pawing the Line (Riverbend K-9s Book 4)

Lee, K.T.

Vertical Line Publishing, LLC

Copy Editing
An Ear for Trouble (Riverbend K-9s Book 2)

Lee, K.T.

Vertical Line Publishing, LLC

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Everlasting Rain

O'Connor, Siobhán

Purple Anchor Press

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Book Coaching

Aimee has 1 review

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Meg H.

Meg H.

Aug, 2025

Aimee has been an amazing editor to work with. Gives a lot of good pointers, manageable home work for editing and reading to be done by myself (or those who are using her services). Will defiantly use again when I need to.

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