Overview
I copy-edit and proofread fiction and non-fiction. I particularly enjoy structural editing and generally making a book the best it can possibly be. I'm a creative editor and a careful and accurate proofreader, and I will improve your book!
I have a broad range of experience in publishing and am really passionate about helping authors make good choices in their publishing journey. I've worked for the big 5 publishers, and started two of my own, including RedDoor Press.
I can:
* help you write your book
* edit your book
* proofread your book
* advise on the best publishing options for you
* help you with a submission pack
* help you prepare your pitch
* help you publish your book
* help you market your book
In short, I can help you. Please get in touch!
Clare is tremendous: insightful, knowledgeable and innovative. She pulled me out of a trough when despite great representation and good published track record, I could not get a book deal. She gave me a most incisive overview of what I could do and then went on to edit a project spectacularly well and helpfully. She is worth many times over her reasonable fees... I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. Ace. Philippa Davies
Clare pulled me out of the fetid corner of the internet I was wallowing in, gently coaxed me into trusting my ability to put one word after the other and has, as a consequence, had a profound and long-lasting (positive!) effect on my life and career choices. Clare is furnished with unfailing integrity and is a great communicator. She is patient, soft-spoken and capable. I am blessed to have had her in my life. If you get the chance to work with her, take it. Your life will improve. Matthew Kimberly
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- UK Young Publisher of the Year (British Council/London Book Fair)
Work experience
Self-employed
I'm an experienced book publishing professional with a wide range of experience across many publishing disciplines. After creating and developing successful lists for several major UK publishing houses, I set up and ran an independent publisher in 2005, which focused on developing books from websites and blogs.
In 2009 I set up services to help authors make the right choices in their publishing journey, whether that be from a traditional or self-publishing perspective.
In 2014, I set up a publishing company to provide a middle way for talented authors who are slipping through the net in the traditional publishing industry.
In 2007, I was named UK Young Publisher of the Year in the inaugural award sponsored by The British Council and The London Book Fair. I was a trustee of creative arts organisation, New Writing South between May 2010 and October 2014 and a founder member of the newly launched Guild of Creative Entrepreneurs. In 2008, I was made a Fellow of the RSA Specialties: publishing, publishing strategy, books, editing, fundraising, management, marketing, strategic, strategic development, project management
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Melanie A.
May, 2021
