Laura Franks

Laura Franks – Editor

Got a sticky plot hole? Misbehaving characters? An old-fashioned case of 'why isn't this manuscript working'? Let's figure it out together!

Overview

Hi there! My name is Laura. My passion and talents for story-telling of all types led me into the editorial team at Affirm Press, where I currently work full time.

As an editor at Affirm, I manage and edit multiple titles while leading our authors through the editorial process from start to finish. I also manage our unsolicited submissions and regularly undertake manuscript assessments on potential acquisitions, as well as in-depth structural edits of commercial titles.

I'm currently open for:

-Manuscript assessments for works 50,000 words and above

(A detailed report on your manuscript's structural strengths and weaknesses, providing suggestions regarding how you might improve the manuscript + a chapter summary for your reference.)

Fee: AUD $65 per 5000 words.

*[PLEASE NOTE: On Reedsy I am offering my services as an independent editorial freelancer. Hiring me does not equate to publication with Affirm Press.]*

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction
Languages
English (AUS)
Certifications
  • Master of Publishing, Editing and Creative Writing (University of Melbourne)

Work experience

Affirm Press

Jun, 2022 — Present
As an editor with Affirm Press, my editorial duties include manuscript/editorial assessment, structural editing and the occasional book doctoring, copyedit or proofread. I also manage Affirm's unsolicited submissions, so I've got a good eye for the market. My job also involves a lot of project management, which includes simultaneously managing multiple people across the life cycle of multiple titles at a time from start to finish - which means I work fast and efficiently while maintaining a high level of output. But my real talents lie most strongly in assessment and structural work, which is exactly what it sounds like - assessing the overall structure of a manuscript, then figuring out how which parts are working and which need a little more development. It's my favourite part of the job, and I can't wait to bring my skills and passion to your manuscript!

Portfolio

The Bookbinder: A Novel

Williams, Pip

Ballantine Books

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Stinkbug

Stubbins, Sinead

Affirm Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Unbury the Dead

Fiona Hardy

Affirm Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The Butterfly Women

Madeleine Cleary

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt: There's no such thing as an ex-killer

Mupotsa-Russell, Mark

Affirm Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The Ledge

White, Christian

Affirm Press

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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