Overview
Whether you’re hunting down literary agents, small presses, or simply want to self-publish, finding a good editor is a vital step in any writer’s path to publication. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done; with the explosion in self-publishing and eBook publishing in the last decade, many less-than-savory individuals have leapt on the bandwagon, looking to cash in on first-time writers.
Thankfully, these charlatans can be easily avoided. There’s one tried and true method in particular that I’d heartily recommend: hiring me, Fred. Hi. Nice to meet you.
My history: I graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first-class BA with Hons. in English literature. I then obtained my MPhil from Trinity College Dublin. After graduating, I cut my editorial teeth working for BubbleCow. Riding that wave, I began editing for Kirkus Reviews, Standout Books, the Book Butchers, the Proofreading Company, eBook Launch, and the publishing houses Oxford University Press and Birlinn. I’ve certainly edited my fair share of pages: over 100 books’ worth in fact.
I’m communicative, professional, experienced, and very busy–so if you want to submit a sample, do so quickly!
Of course, it’s easy for me to boast about being good at my job. Let’s see what my most recent client has to say after just a thousand-word sample:
“Your sample edit of ________ is by far the best I’ve seen. Not only do you offer excellent line editing, but you dig deeper and actually help restructure the sentence and give thoughtful comments. Frankly, it seems you put passion in your work, it really shines through, and that is exactly what I need. I’m not writing just for fun, I want to get this published, and your professional editing may just help me get there. I’m sold.”
Any doubts? Questions? Get in touch today.
Thankfully, these charlatans can be easily avoided. There’s one tried and true method in particular that I’d heartily recommend: hiring me, Fred. Hi. Nice to meet you.
My history: I graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first-class BA with Hons. in English literature. I then obtained my MPhil from Trinity College Dublin. After graduating, I cut my editorial teeth working for BubbleCow. Riding that wave, I began editing for Kirkus Reviews, Standout Books, the Book Butchers, the Proofreading Company, eBook Launch, and the publishing houses Oxford University Press and Birlinn. I’ve certainly edited my fair share of pages: over 100 books’ worth in fact.
I’m communicative, professional, experienced, and very busy–so if you want to submit a sample, do so quickly!
Of course, it’s easy for me to boast about being good at my job. Let’s see what my most recent client has to say after just a thousand-word sample:
“Your sample edit of ________ is by far the best I’ve seen. Not only do you offer excellent line editing, but you dig deeper and actually help restructure the sentence and give thoughtful comments. Frankly, it seems you put passion in your work, it really shines through, and that is exactly what I need. I’m not writing just for fun, I want to get this published, and your professional editing may just help me get there. I’m sold.”
Any doubts? Questions? Get in touch today.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Young Adult
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
eBook Launch
Jan, 2019 —
Present
MetaArcade
Jul, 2018 —
Present
I write game scripts for video game studio MetaArcade. I also edit the scripts of my fellow writers to ensure they reach the same high standard as my own.
The Proofreading Company
Jul, 2018 —
Present
The Book Butchers
Jul, 2017 —
Present
Standout Books
Jan, 2017 —
Present
I'm an editor and the chief blurb writer at Standout Books. This is my main gig, and it's serious business--standards are high and edits are thorough.
Kirkus Reviews
Jan, 2016 —
Dec, 2017
(almost 2 years)
BubbleCow
Dec, 2015 —
Dec, 2017
(about 2 years)
I cut my teeth editing and writing for BubbleCow, an editing company based in the UK. As well as comprehensive edits, I worked on newsletters, the company's blog, and course content.
Self-employed
Sep, 2015 —
Present
As an independent freelancer, I've taken on short-term jobs for writers across the world as well as publishing houses and arts organisations including Oxford University Press, the Scottish Society of Antiquaries, Birlinn Polygon, and the Tate Collective.
Portfolio
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In the fifth adrenaline-charged volume of the Fiona Frost series, Fiona’s plans of an internship at the FBI Academy abruptly change, and she is thrown into an exhilarating investigation of The Blood Doll Killer. Fiona finds herself facing challenging obstacles... read more
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The Plague, a mysterious and lethal illness, has spread across the galaxy. As once mighty civilizations wither in the face of the affliction, mankind stands alone in its immunity, scrambling to find a cure for the disease before being overrun by the millions o... read more
What would you do if you found a mysterious book written in a secret language?Thirteen-year-old Denny’s life is far from easy. He’s at the bottom of the food chain at school, he works a mind-numbingly boring student job at his uncle’s shredding store, and, on ... read more
My name is Sive. I am a throwback. I was born in the northlands. My people expect me to sit in silence but I do not belong to them. I belong to others, I’m descended from the Aes Sidhe. The forgotten race will come knocking and I will answer, for they are kind... read more
Jonathan was supposed to be getting married today, but instead he is in Paris; and what’s worse he is now over 120 years in the past.Transported back by an old amusement carousel, Jonathan finds his life turned upside down as he finds himself stuck in 1889.Des... read more
"Unlike fantasy epics that bring all new races such as orcs, elves, and dwarves in the style of Tolkien, or Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, The Reaping is dark fantasy that brings as much diversity from its all-human cast. From the Ashborn-the technologically-sav... read more
Mallory Jordan finally crosses the river that no one has ever dared crossing. The other side of the river is full of evil creatures and some others that are precious. Mallory Jordan will discover not only answers about her village, but she will find a strength... read more
When floodwaters destroyed Kevin and Sandra Wilson’s home and personal possessions, the couple moved into a house in a town called Havenville. Kevin would learn about the house’s evil past after a series of eerie events.
ONE NIGHT is a delightful coming of age YA novel about heartbreak, friendship, and first love set against a gorgeous Hawaiian backdrop. Great for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell, and Maurene Goo's I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE.Since Thompson got dumped o... read more
From the author of "The Slender Man" comes a fast-paced, terrifying tale, filled with gruesome murderers, ghostly abominations, and a dark puzzle that connects them all to the Witness.Follow the Witness as she travels through a perpetual series of nightmares, ... read more
For some children life is tough. Some survive, some do not. Carla, Dean and Lyle face adversities of abuse and neglect from the people we would expect to love and nurture them the most. All three ten years old and born on the same day, meet at their special pl... read more
The All-In-One Guide to Psychiatric Service and Emotional Support AnimalsIn this comprehensive book, author and service dog handler Stephanie Taylor, M. S., helps you begin your own service dog journey with the resource she wishes she’d had when she started do... read more
This is the story of two people who were smitten with love, which soon blossoms with the birth of their first child and a union in marriage. It all comes to an end when the husband, Alex, dies suddenly in a car accident. Life comes with everything from happine... read more
As the CEO and CLO of a large distributed multi-site and multi-state organization, Dr. Fardad Fateri and James E. York are certainly qualified to answer these questions and more—between them, they have decades of experience leading businesses and organizations... read more
Lucy and Ben are from two different worlds. Lucy, a school teacher happily engaged to her darling fiancé Jack, will never walk the same streets as Ben, the rock star and celebrity heartthrob. But while Ben is quietly falling into alcoholism and debauchery, Luc... read more
