Aimee Walker – Editor

I work collaboratively with writers who care deeply about their stories — particularly women who want to write emotionally intelligent, character-driven romance, women's and book club fiction.

I do developmental work: dev editing, manuscript evaluations, book doctoring, but my most popular (and favourite) service is coaching.

My coaching approach is encouraging and kind, and tailored to each clients' individual needs, using my background in therapeutic counselling and education to help authors create their best work with support. Sessions are fun and productive, and my feedback is always honest but given with empathy. I have a range of coaching packages to suit whatever stage you are at in your writing journey.

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.

Whether coaching or editing, my aim is the same: to help you elevate your manuscript in the way that suits your individual needs – without templates, cut and paste or AI.

I also teach other editors how to coach authors and about romance editing for the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (UK) of which I'm a professional member.

🌟 If you aren't sure what your book needs (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! 🌟

When I'm not coaching, editing, teaching or reading with a large mug of tea, I'm out in the Irish countryside with my menagerie of animals (donkeys, goats, dogs, you name it, I have one!) or pottering in my garden, picking fresh flowers for my desk.

✨ Testimonial:

Working with Aimee was an incredibly positive and grounding experience. Her feedback was thoughtful, precise, and always aligned with what I was actually trying to do with the story. She helped me strengthen the structure and emotional clarity of the manuscript without ever overriding my voice. She has a rare combination of craft insight and warmth, and her guidance made both the book and my confidence as a writer stronger. I’m genuinely grateful for her support and would recommend her coaching wholeheartedly to anyone working on complex, emotionally driven fiction. ✨

💰 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.

If you're interested in chatting through your project, do get in touch and we'll book a quick call to get to know each other,

Thanks, Aimee