Claire Cronshaw

Claire Cronshaw – Editor

Friendly, approachable editor here! 👋 I've edited 4.5 million words⁺ since 2018 for ambitious authors who want their stories to shine.✨

Overview

✨ Helping ambitious indie authors feel confident about their books since 2018!


Welcome. Have a look around.

✔ You’re an indie author testing the waters, right?

✔ You’re looking for a reputable editor who can help you get your book ready for publication.

✔ If you get a good feeling about working with me, let’s talk.


More about me:

▫ I have an indie attitude. I’m a self-employed freelancer, and I choose to work with indie authors. I choose to work with people like you. We share a similar mindset. I enjoy autonomy. You enjoy autonomy. You enjoy the freedom of the indie route. So do I. You know one size does not fit all, and you’re exploring your options to choose the team you want around you as you pursue your writing goals.


▫ I provide editorial services to genre fiction writers who want their stories to be read and enjoyed, who want their books to be well regarded.


▫ It all starts with an editorial assessment. Let's see where you're at with your story so you can take your next steps with confidence and insight.


▫ I also offer copy editing, line editing, and proofreading, and I specialize in SFF, romance, and women's fiction.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy Post-Apocalyptic Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading: Professional Member status
  • Proofreading 1–3, CIEP
  • Copyediting 1, CIEP
  • Developmental Editing Foundation Courses, ClubEd
  • Basic Editorial Test, Pass, CIEP
  • Editing Queries and Synopses, ClubEd
  • Introduction to Fiction Editing, CIEP
Certifications
  • BA (Dual Hons) English and Educational Studies
  • PGCE English with QTS

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2018 — Present

I am a professional editor who specializes in working with indie fiction authors. SFF, romance, and women's fiction are my main genres. I offer a variety of editorial services, the most popular being manuscript assessments and line/copy editing.

Portfolio

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

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