Chloe Murphy

Chloe Murphy – Editor

I work with authors and publishers to create high-quality, non-fiction books that stay with you long after the last page has been turned.

Overview

I am a copyeditor with extensive experience editing illustrated, award-nominated non-fiction books.

As a former in-house editor and commissioning editor specialising in self-help and wellness book, I am proud to have earnt a reputation for exceptional author care, sensitive and considerate copyediting skills, and a highly creative developmental eye.

With almost half a decade’s experience working exclusively with holistic and wellness themed manuscripts, I am enchanted by books, and aim to make your editorial experience as joyous and straightforward as possible.

I’ve had the privilege to work on some beautiful books and decks over the years, such as Amazon bestseller Natural Magick, and 2022 Foreword Indie Award finalist The Stories Behind the Poses.

I view writing and editing as an act of spiritual magic, and I can’t wait to work with you.

My specialist subject areas include: MBS I Wellness I Self-help and self-care I Esoterica I Witchcraft I Tarot I Astrology I Mythology I Crystals I Yoga I Occult I Herbals and botanics

My publishing clients include: Leaping Hare Press, Hardie Grant, and Laurence King

I work with both UK and US English.

Services
Non-Fiction
New Age
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting: Headway, The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
  • Advanced copyediting: The Publishing Training Centre
  • Grammar: The Basics, The Publishing Training Centre
  • Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language Masterclass: Capstone Editing

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2023 — Present
Freelance book editor skilled at copyediting and commissioning highly illustrated, commercial non-fiction books for both the UK and US markets.

Quarto

Jan, 2019 — Feb, 2023 (about 4 years)
Project managing and commissioning highly illustrated non-fiction titles, specialising in self-help and wellness themed books and kits for both the UK and US markets. My editorial projects included Amazon bestseller Natural Magick, Foreword Indie Award finalist The Stories Behind the Poses. My recently published copyedits include The Astrology Almanac 2024, Practical Crystals, and Conscious Dreamer. Titles that I have provided developmental editing services for include The Witch of the Forest's Guide to series (including Amazon bestseller, Natural Magick), The Stories Behind the Poses, The Tales Behind Tarot, Self-Love Potions, and more.

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