Amberley Lowis

Amberley Lowis – Editor

Literary agent and former editor with ten years of experience working on a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles

Overview

Having worked in publishing for almost a decade, first in the editorial department of a trade publisher and more recently as a literary agent, I know the importance of making a book stand out in an ever-growing and crowded marketplace.


My experience has encompassed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction titles across a range of genres, from literary and commercial fiction, crime and romance to autobiographies and cookbooks. Having worked with many authors – including winners of the Pulitzer, Booker and the Women’s Prizes – at every stage of the writing process and of their careers, I appreciate how daunting the task can be – and how receiving feedback on your manuscript can be even more so. I also understand the importance of constructive feedback and the difference it can make in the initial stages of the submission and publishing process.


Whether you’re querying agents and would like guidance with your submission letter, or if you’d like someone to cast an experienced eye over your manuscript, I’d be honoured to work with you to provide honest, motivating and constructive feedback that will ensure your book is read by that busy agent or editor – or even to help you down the self-publishing route.


I'd love to hear from you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing History
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

The Viney Agency

Dec, 2021 — Present

Literary agent representing a variety of fiction and non-fiction authors. I've worked on thrillers, sci-fi, YA, romance, magical realism and literary fiction as well as a variety of memoirs, collections of essays, self-help and historical books. I worked very closely editorially with my authors, providing structural edits, copy-edits, as well as copy writing for covers.

Abner Stein

Oct, 2016 — Dec, 2021 (about 5 years)

I worked across a wide range of commercial fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction authors, including winners of the Pulitzer, Booker and Women’s Prize.

Kyle Books

Apr, 2015 — Oct, 2016 (over 1 year)

I edited books on cookery, gardening, self-help and diet.

Portfolio

Super Host

Russo, Kate

Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching
CIRCE

Miller, Madeline

Proofreading
THE guide to the baddies that started it all... Bad Girls of Ancient Greece contains profiles of wayward wives, mad mothers, scandalous sisters and damsels, that quite frankly, caused others A... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching
Veiled Threat

Nadeine Asbali

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching
Keep It Vegan

Carlin, Áine

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Patsy: A Novel

Dennis-Benn, Nicole

Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Need to Know: A Novel

Cleveland, Karen

Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
The Mars Room: A Novel

Kushner, Rachel

Proofreading

Amberley has 1 review

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Ari P.

Ari P.

Jun, 2024

Amberley communicated well throughout the process and made extensive notes that will improve my manuscript and cover letter once implemented.
Amberley L.
Thank you, Ari! It was a pleasure to work with you.

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