Overview
I SHARPEN VOICE WITHOUT CUTTING YOUR VOICE
I’m not just an editor—I’m your creative partner
Award-winning author, multilingual editor — your insider guide to publishing success.
With Master’s degrees in Children’s Literature and Creative Writing, and hands-on experience as both author and agency director, I bring a unique 360° perspective to your project. Fluent in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian, I help authors craft polished, publishing-ready manuscripts and guide them confidently through the self-publishing process.
As founder of a literature agency, I’m deeply connected to the market, always attuned to what acquiring and commissioning editors are actively seeking — insight I leverage to sharpen your manuscript’s appeal and maximize its potential.
If you choose the traditional publishing route, I can point you in the right direction and show you how to find the best-suited acquisition editor, publishing house, or literary agent to fit your project.
My services include:
Editorial assessments and developmental edits to hone story and structure
Copy editing and proofreading for clarity, style, and polish
Full self-publishing guidance, from manuscript to market-ready book
Whether you’re aiming for traditional publication or self-publishing success, I provide expert, market-savvy editorial support that sets your work apart.
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Awards
- La Revue Des Livres Pour Enfants in 2011 annual selection
- LoveReading4KIds Award
Certifications
- MA Creative Writing
- MA Children's Literature
- BA Business Studies
- Member of the SCBWI (Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators)
- IPAWE Certified Editor
Work experience
Self-employed
Self-employed
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Can you share an example of how you guided a first-time indie author through the editing process?
What are effective adjectives for describing characters, and when should each be used?
Characters are best described through body language and dialogue. Avoid overusing adjectives and let your readers do some of the interpreting. There is no need to spell everything out for them. The best way to convey a character's personality is through action, dialogue and body language.
What drawbacks are there to creating detailed dossiers on characters before the drafting stage?
I find it helpful to have at least the basic character arc for the main character. I can also provide my clients with a multi-page character development Q & A, which writers may find a useful tool for later characterisation, even if not all the details end up on the page.