Dan Cross, Editor in UK

Overview

I am a professional editor with over 10 years' experience and numerous generous testimonials from my clients, all of which are on Google and/or TrustPilot. I've been working with Fuller Vigil, a publishing house for English-language, Latin America-themed books based in Colombia, for several years, and have edited ~60 books for Inkitt/Galatea, all of which have been published through their platform. In total, I have edited ~100 manuscripts, including AWARD-WINNING NOVELS, and coached ~20 authors. Further, I am a member of the Historical Novel Society and Society of Authors, as well as an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading.

I absolutely love a good ADVENTURE story (which I write myself and am a 2x shortlisted author for), especially in the genres of historical fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and thriller. More than anything, I am a huge fan of imperfect, believable characters forced to confront both inner and external conflicts; I even have a psychology degree, so character development is something of a strength of mine. I love to get to know my clients so I can understand what truly matters to you and what you want out of your book as it's the best way I can help you bring your unique voice and storytelling techniques to the fore. You can expect honesty with kindness, a friend in the industry who is committed to helping you achieve your desired outcomes, and support and guidance for as long as you want it.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Book Coaching

Fiction

Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Thriller & Suspense

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs

Languages

English (AUS) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Awards

2018 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize (Best Unpublished Manuscript) - Shortlistee
2020 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize (Best Unpublished Manuscript) - Shortlistee
Editor of Masada: Thou Shalt Not Kill by Shimon Avish, Awarded five out of five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from the Historical Fiction Company for 2023
Editor of Escape by Tracy Myhre, American Fiction Awards Winner, 2024
Editor of Escape by Tracy Myhre, Literary Titan Book Award, 2024
Editor of Escape by Tracy Myhre, Reader Views Five-Star Review, 2024
Editor of Flee by Tracy Myhre, Literary Titan Book Award, 2025
Editor of Flee by Tracy Myhre, Reader Views Five-Star Review, 2025

Certifications

CIEP: Getting to Grips with Grammar and Punctuation
CIEP: Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) logo Introduction to Fiction Editing
CIEP: Proofreading
CIEP: Copyediting

Work experience

Managing Editor & Owner

Self-employed

Oct, 2020 — Present

• Editor of ~100 books, over 60 of which have been published through publishing houses, including Fuller Vigil, Inkitt, and Galatea. • Editor of award-winning novels: "Escape" (Literary Titan, 2024; American Fiction Finalist, 2024); "Flee" (Literary Titan, 2025; Reader Reviews 5-Star Review); "Masada: Thou Shalt Not Kill" (Historical Fiction Company Award, 2023). • Expert in developmental editing, copy-editing, proofreading, e-book formatting, and one-to-one author coaching. • Specialist in genre fiction, particularly adventure, historical, and fantasy.

Associate Editor

Write On! Magazine

Jun, 2019 — Dec, 2022 (over 3 years)

• Part of the team to launch the magazine in 2019. • Associate editor of print and digital editions, showcase editor, feature writer, and author interviewer. • Expanded global readership and reach.

Managing Owner & Professional Editor

Self-employed

Apr, 2015 — Nov, 2020 (over 5 years)

• Offered professional editing services for businesses and manuscripts, including novels, novellas, short stories, and non-fiction.