CJ Harter

CJ Harter – Editor

Editor and proofreader. Member of CIEP. Specialises in supporting indie authors and authors preparing to approach agents and publishers.

Overview

I offer copy-editing, developmental editing and proofreading services. I edit freelance for traditional publishers (particularly proud to be on the team for a recent Sunday Times Number One bestseller!) and for indie authors and self-publishers. My USP? I'm a novelist myself. My passion? To be midwife to indie authors' self-publishing dreams. You write, I polish. Simple!
I love seeing the traditionally published books I've edited on bookshop shelves, and I also work with authors on the cusp of publishing which is always exciting. Approaching a professional editor can be daunting, I know. Don't worry: I will help you decide what kind of edit your manuscript needs, and I'll hold your hand throughout the editing process. Remember, I'm a published author myself, so I understand how you feel about your project.
I will keep in regular contact with you, and I will meet our mutually agreed deadlines.
I charge by the word. You control your word count, so you control my fee.
I will work with you to make your manuscript shine. Let's get started...
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Writing On The Wall Pulp Idol Contest 2017 Runner-up
  • Scriptshop Shield Scriptwriting Contest 2019 Finalist
Certifications
  • Trainaid Training For Life HABC Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  • Bolton Institute of Higher Education BA(Hons) Literature with Philosophy, First Class
  • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading: Proofreading Level 1
  • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading: Proofreading Level 2
  • Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading: Copy-editing Level 1
  • Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading: Copy-Editing Level 2

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present

Designing and delivering bespoke beginners' creative writing courses for adults in a variety of settings, including for Adult Education Services, NHS Mental Health Services and, more recently, one-to-one coaching via Zoom.

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present

I provide editing and proofreading services to authors preparing to self-publish or pitch to agents and publishers. I also freelance for one of the Big Five traditional publishers. In addition, I am happy to and skilled in proofreading humanities undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate theses.

The Reader Organisation

Oct, 2011 — Jan, 2015 (over 3 years)

Project management, staff management and volunteers management for an arts- and literature-based national charity.

Portfolio

Disobedient Women

Mulay, Sangeeta

My Life In Their Hands

Gallagher, Stephen

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