Caroline Orr – Editor

Are you looking for an editor who:

– loves science fiction and fantasy

– has a dry sense of humour

– works in British English

– is a recognised professional?

If you answered yes, then I might be the right editor for you. I offer copyediting and proofreading services for speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy and dystopia. Outside of fiction, my specialist subjects are mathematics and technology. I also used to work as a computer programmer so it would be fair to say I'm a bit of a geek. And yes, I do play computer games.

I've been a full-time editor since 2014 and I'm an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, which is one of the loveliest professional organisations I've ever come across.

Here are some nice things clients have said about me:

"Caroline is a thoroughly professional and exacting editor. Having worked with Caroline on my first full novel, I was impressed by her attention to detail and her commitment to maintaining my voice. From researching a sensible local place name to helping the reader follow my delving in and out of the first person, Caroline helped keep the narrative alive and on track. I would heartily recommend Caroline to any author."

Independent science fiction author

"Caroline has been a pleasure to work with. She is flexible, thorough, and has a great eye for detail and consistency. Her technical knowledge meant that she was able to quickly get to grips with our digital product and provide meaningful feedback with both developer and editorial needs in mind."

Editor, Oxford University Press

NOTE: I'm fully booked at the moment, so I'm not taking on any new clients.