Emily E K Murdoch

Emily E K Murdoch – Editor

USAT Bestselling Author, developmental and line editor, proofreader. Working with bestselling authors for 6+ years.

Overview

Hello, authors: I get it.

It's hard.

You've poured your heart into a book, and you need a line editor or proofreader who isn't just going to check your work, but check everything: the historical accuracy of the clothing, the speech, the geography, the items used and the idioms expressed.

That's where I come in.

With a MA in Medieval Studies and 100+ historical books of my own published as a USAT Bestseller (yup, I'm one of you!), my developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading services INCLUDE all the historical checking that you worry about.

Let's talk about your project!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction Historical Mysteries Historical Romance
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2017 — Present
I offer developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading services for authors - specifically for historical romance, but across the broader romance genre too. I also offer editorial analysis and book coaching.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes (The Lady's Guide to Love)

de Maupassant, Emmanuelle

Independently published

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
28th Amendment

Vucak, Stefan

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
The Earl and His Lady: A Regency Romance

Britton, Sally

Blue Water Books

Copy Editing
Trade of a Lifetime (Trade Wind Book 1)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
Terms of Trade (Trade Wind Book 4)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
That Damned American (Trade Wind Book 5)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
Proofreading
Love Unbound (Trade Wind Book 6)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
A Divine Woman for the Priest (Trade Wind Book 7)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
Becoming Wanton (Trade Wind Book 3)

Aubrey, Rebecca

Feisty Otter Publications

Proofreading
Duke of Pryde (Seven Dukes of Sin)

Stone, Mariah

Stone Publishing B.V.

Developmental Editing
The Lady's Guide to Egyptian Curses (The Lady's Guide to Love)

de Maupassant, Emmanuelle

Independently published

Proofreading
Proofreading
Highland Wedding: a 1920s cozy mystery romance (My Lady Ophelia)

de Maupassant, Emmanuelle

Independently published

Proofreading
Highland Pursuits (My Lady Ophelia)

de Maupassant, Emmanuelle

Independently published

Proofreading
Highland Christmas (My Lady Ophelia)

de Maupassant, Emmanuelle

Independently published

Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Developmental Editing
A Bachelor's Lessons in Love

Britton, Sally

Pink Citrus Books LLC

Copy Editing
Duke of Eccess (Seven Dukes of Sin)

Stone, Mariah

Independently published

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Duke's Counterfeit Wife (Surprise! Dukes)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Duke's Bartered Mistress (Surprise! Dukes)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Sinner's Tempting Captor (Those Kilted Bastards)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
My Orc Next Door (Eastshore Isle)

Kane, Veronika

Independently published

Copy Editing
May the Best Rake Win

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
His Savage Sweet (Tales of the Harlot's Guide)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
His Perfect Princess (Tales of the Harlot's Guide)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
His Bound Bedmate (Tales of the Harlot's Guide)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
Her Tempting Traitor (Surprised Heirs)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
Her Magnificent Mistake (Surprised Heirs)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
Her Hired Husband

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
Her Favorite Forever (Surprised Heirs)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Duke's Wicked Widow (Surprise! Dukes)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Duke's Mysterious Lover (Surprise! Dukes)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Duke's Daring Bride (Surprise! Dukes)

Lee, Caroline

Independently published

Copy Editing
The Laird of Blackloch (Highland Rogue)

Bennett, Amy Rose

Amy Rose Bennett

Copy Editing
The Ice Duchess (Scandalous Regency Widows)

Bennett, Amy Rose

Amy Rose Bennett

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Master of Strathburn (Highland Rogue)

Bennett, Amy Rose

Amy Rose Bennett

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing
The Lyon's Legacy: The Lyon's Den Connected World

Adrien, Sara

Independently published

Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Mr. Eastwood's Match (Gentlemen of York)

Britton, Sally

Pink Citrus Books LLC

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Weekend Boyfriend (Rent-A-Boyfriend)

Farmer, Merry

Independently published

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing

Emily has 4 reviews

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Sandi F.

Sandi F.

Oct, 2026

Emily was efficient and went far beyond what I was expecting. Very professional and detailed in every aspect of the editing. She was articulate and perceptive and never forced her views on me. I am so pleased I chose her and look forward to completing my novel taking her comments and advice int...
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Emily E.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Toli K.

Toli K.

Oct, 2026

Always positive with constructive suggestions... good response time, good to hear from her at all times. Well done, Emily. I look forward to working with you again. Thank you.
Emily E.
Thank you for your kind words!
Elisa P.

Elisa P.

Oct, 2026

Working with Emily has been such a lovely experience. She is thoughtful, kind, and incredibly attentive, and I felt that she genuinely cared about my story and understood what I was trying to achieve with it. Her feedback was clear, detailed, and extremely helpful, but what I appreciated most wa...
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Emily E.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Alessio M.

Alessio M.

Sep, 2026

I worked with Emily on a small proofreading sample. So far I am very satisfied. Price was reasonable and within the deadline.
Emily E.
Thank you for your kind words!

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