Fraser Crichton

Fraser Crichton – Editor

I’m an experienced editor and copywriter based in Edinburgh specialising in crime and mystery, literary fiction and sport.

Overview

I’m an experienced editor based in Edinburgh, offering a range of copyediting, proofreading, project editing and copywriting services. My attention to detail and author/client care are exceptional, and I’m comfortable working on genres as diverse as crime, young adult, literary fiction and memoirs.

My past editorial work includes fiction by numerous internationally bestselling authors, prize-winners and rising stars, and big-hitting autobiographies from the likes of Roberto Durán and Johan Cruyff.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Sports & Outdoors True Crime
Fiction
Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Young Adult
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2016 — Present

Pan Macmillan

Jul, 2013 — Jul, 2016 (about 3 years)

Promoted to Desk Editor for exceptional editing, project management and author care and for assuming desk editorial oversight for Pan Macmillan’s classic literature imprint during its launch.

Project managed fiction and non-fiction by brand authors from manuscript handover to press, through copyediting, layout design, proofreading and ebook conversion stages.

Developed and implemented departmental metadata best practice in conjunction with Digital team.

Wrote and edited cover and marketing copy across genres; approved proofs of covers and other creative.

Managed ebook workflow and approval procedures.

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