Becky Alexander – Editor

I have worked in non-fiction publishing for over 20 years for leading companies such as PenguinRandomHouse, Bloomsbury and HarperCollins. I have been a Senior Acquisitions Editor and a Managing Editor, and I've worked with many high-profile authors, including Michaela Coel, Vex King, Fred Sirieix, Deborah James, the Dalai Lama, and a former prime minister.

I specialise in health, wellbeing, parenting, popular psychology and fitness books, but as every book is new and unique, please do get in touch if your book is not in these areas, too. My Reedsy ratings are all 5-star.

I can edit to your brief - whether you want a proofread, a structural edit, help with cutting your book, or anything else you can think of!

I love working with first-time authors and know that your book is a culmination of months of hard work. My aim is to make the editing process collaborative and enjoyable, and that you end up with a book that is at UK/US industry professional standard.

If you plan to submit a proposal/pitch to agents, I can advise on your cover letter, contents list and sample chapters, as I know what publishers are looking for. You only get one shot at pitching so it pays to get it right.

What my authors say about me:

"Not only did you help cut the text down by over 20%, make the book more visually and textually readable, and ask questions that made me think more deeply about how to introduce concepts, I learned more about the craft of publishing and editing from you. It was reassuring to be in such professional hands, and it was truly a pleasure and an honor to work with you. Somehow you did all of this on a blistering timeline and still managed to be cheerful and delightful to work with - bravo!"

"Thank you SO much Becky! I couldn't have done it without you. You've been an absolute rock. Calm, encouraging and patient. I could never have got to this point without your brilliance. So grateful."

"I feel so lucky to have had you at the helm, steering my book safely through to publication. When I say you have been brilliant, I mean it: always prompt to reply, patient and kind and encouraging, and professional in everything you have done with those eagle eyes and gentle talons."

Recent books include:

Manifesto, Michaela Coel

The new hot, Meg Matthews, Penguin RH

Little veggie eats, Rachel Boyett, Penguin RH

The four thoughts that fxxx you up, Daniel Fryer, Penguin RH

The modern midwife, Marie Louise, Penguin RH

The depression cure, Stephen S Ilardi, Penguin RH

Find your voice, Caroline Goyder, Penguin RH

The energy plan, James Collins, Penguin RH

F*** you cancer, Deborah James, Penguin RH

Ageless body, timeless mind (new edition), Dr Deepak Chopra, Penguin RH

Fear Less, Dr Pippa Grange, Penguin Random House