Chere Tricot

Chere Tricot – Editor

3+ years editorial experience specialising in general fiction, women's fiction and romance. Worked at Harlequin and HarperCollins Fiction.

Overview

I’m a freelance editor with over three years editing experience in the publishing industry (previous marketing and publicity experience in publishing, too).

I have worked on rom-coms, women's fiction, domestic thrillers, book club books, historical fiction and saga and have worked on unique diverse reads that are publishing in the next couple of years.

Big 5 experience including Penguin Random House (marketing and publicity), Harlequin/Mills & Boon and HarperCollins UK and my specialisms are in general fiction, women’s fiction, and romance (historical and contemporary).

At Harper Fiction I worked on Sunday Times bestselling novels, as well as acquiring and building my own list gaining a reputation for a keen rom-com eye and a knack for spotting a standout manuscript with bucket-loads of potential.

I offer a variety of editorial services, including in-depth manuscript critiques (including a comprehensive editorial letter), line-editing, and proofreading. Send me a message to discuss what option is right for you.

Let’s work together and make your book as commercially successful, fun and exceptional as it can possibly be.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Humor & Comedy LGBTQ Fiction Romance Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
  • Bespoke Book Editing, London School of Publishing

Work experience

HarperCollins UK

Jun, 2021 — Aug, 2022 (about 1 year)

-Developmental, structural, and line-editing bestselling authors and books on one of the most commercially successful teams in the UK.
-Acquiring, editing and publishing books managing the project from conception to publication.
-Reading and reporting on submissions from agents.
-Copy writing.

Harlequin UK/Mills & Boon

Sep, 2019 — Jun, 2021 (over 1 year)

-Edited across all romantic genres including historical, medical, and contemporary romance, publishing stand-out stories from story conception to line edit stages.

-Spearheaded an outreach sub-team acquiring and commissioning unpublished, diverse voices.

Macmillan Education

Jul, 2017 — Sep, 2018 (about 1 year)

-Product-managing and cross-promoting partner brands to increase sales and improve customer engagement.

--Go to Market and campaign planning; juggled multiple campaigns with a unified approach to online and offline channels.

(After this, I went travelling in South America for a year. )

Hemming Group

Jun, 2016 — Jul, 2017 (about 1 year)

-Compiling marketing and publicity reports, creative briefs, writing press releases and editorial copy.

Transworld, Penguin Random House

Jan, 2016 — Jun, 2016 (5 months)

-Campaign planning and content management and creation.

-Compiling marketing and strategy reports by consolidating information such as data analysis, social engagement, and targets.

-Writing and designing press releases as well as content for the website.

Portfolio

Now You See Us

Balli Kaur Jaswal

We are invisible: we clean your houses, we look after your children, we know your secrets. But now you know one of ours... Rules for being a maid: • No smoking • No boyfriends • No visitors • And most importantly: be invisible... Corazon, Angel and Donita have... read more
Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy ‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson ‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde ‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom... Heartfelt and wonderful’ ... read more
Torn apart by war – a promise will hold them together... As the shadows of the Blitz hang over London, young Davey finds himself the man of the house when his father leaves to fight in the war. Trying his best to support his mum and to protect his sister, Dave... read more
Taming her wild king After years presumed dead, Lazarus must claim the throne he’s been denied. But to enact his royal revenge, he needs a temporary fiancée. His right-hand woman Agnes is perfect, but her innocence could be his downfall...
From Sunday Times bestselling author and the nation’s best loved TV presenter Carol Kirkwood comes a glittering escape to the French Riviera. ‘A great summer read’ Prima ‘A stunning holiday read with passion and heart, perfect...!’ Anton Du Beke –––––––– By th... read more
Maybe Next Time

Cesca Major

The most heart-breaking love story of 2023 Even the greatest love stories end. But what if this one didn’t have to? Emma is having the worst day of her life. Frustrating. Chaotic. And the only person who could make it better is dead by theend of the day. Yet e... read more
Best Men

Karger, Sidney

The Wife Next Door

Amanda Brooke

How well do you know the people closest to you? It’s not just secrets buried in the garden next door... Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well. She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy. She was wrong. First there’s the explosive rows. Th... read more

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