Emily Marquart

Emily Marquart – Editor

I help indie authors publish with confidence. Open to fantasy, romance, and YA fiction. Looking forward to meeting you and your book!

Overview

*Taking bookings for September 2025 onward*


I am a freelance writer and editor with more than nine years' experience in the industry. After completing a Master of Publishing at the University of Sydney, I honed my editing skills at a top Australian weekly magazine, and went on to write creative and engaging content for a wide range of print and online publications. As an editor, I have helped polish and perfect everything from academic articles to indie romance novels. Don't hesitate to get in touch to see if we'd be a good fit!


"Emily's editing of Vision of Shadows did more than just make it a far better book. I truly believe she helped make me a better writer. She helped tighten the prose, ramp up the tension and sharpen the characters. She was both friendly and professional and I completely trusted her with my story. I simply cannot recommend her enough!" - Vincent Morrone, author of Vision of Shadows

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy New Adult Romantic Fantasy Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Master of Publishing

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2020 — Present

I work with indie authors to get their books ready for publication, offering developmental, line editing, and copyediting services.

Self-employed

Jan, 2013 — Dec, 2018 (almost 6 years)

I provided a range of writing and editing services for Australian publications, such as Sydney Morning Herald's Life and Style section and North Coast Weddings magazine. I also provided academic and fiction editing during this time.

Sunday Magazine

Jul, 2011 — Jul, 2012 (about 1 year)

Ensured all content was consistent with Sunday’s style and standard, implemented a procedure for editing digital versions of the magazine, submitted proofed articles in a timely manner.

SydneyLearning

Feb, 2011 — Jun, 2011 (4 months)

Proofreading course materials and writing copy for the Centre for Continuing Education’s website.

Indesign Publishing

Jun, 2009 — Nov, 2009 (5 months)

Writing and proofreading articles for Indesign magazine (print and online).

Portfolio

From Angels to Ashes (The Onocalcum Series Book 1)

Buckhannon, Prezzley

Prezzley Buckhannon Books

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
The Purple Prince

Menkes, Sebastien

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Rise of the Witches (The Datura Chronicles Book 1)

Jewell, M.L

Angry Night Flower Press

Developmental Editing
The Age of Pandora

Harris, Chloe

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Night Lights

Epstein, Sarah

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Final Couple

Salve, Kelly Jeanne

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Emily has 29 reviews

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Krystal B.

Krystal B.

Feb, 2025

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Emily is extremely professional and cares about the project you give her. She was willing to jump into editing book 2 of my series, which I worried about, but I didn't need to be. Emily got up to speed on my series before starting the project, and she responded with the expertise I would've expected from an editor who'd been with me all along. I appreciated how responsive she was to questions--...
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Alanna T.

Alanna T.

Oct, 2024

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Collaborating with Emily on my project was a great experience. She highlighted the strengths of my manuscript and was thorough (and kind!) in detailing the weaknesses. Her feedback was on point AND inspiring - Emily included valuable suggestions on where and how I could improve my story, and that resulted in a burst of inspiration that brought my story to something I am even more excited to sha...
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Frey T.

Frey T.

Jan, 2024

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I highly recommend Emily for a developmental edit. She was timely, professional, and very personable. She has an informed measure of the publishing climate and went above and beyond to guide me in choosing a title, pen name, and genre that fits with reader expectations. Her feedback was specific, actionable, clear, and encouraging. She provided a complete editorial letter and extensive in-manus...
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Amber V.

Amber V.

Dec, 2024

Working with Emily was a pleasure that empowered me with my writing and made me more aware of what I could do to improve next. Everything was detailed and simple to understand which made the improvements easier to understand. I highly recommend Emily's services and I will be coming back in the future for other projects.
Dylan H.

Dylan H.

Oct, 2024

Emily is thorough, professional and always ready to assist. Her feedback on my draft has brought my attention to elements that will give it more life and clarity. Her work and attention to detail has been essential in my process and I'm looking forward to a chance to work with her again!

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