Susie Helme – Editor

Get your manuscript publication-ready with expert editing services.

Proofreading: I will go through your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb, correcting spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Copy Editing: Beyond correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation, I’ll ensure stylistic consistency and clarity throughout your work.

Developmental Editing: I will provide in-depth feedback on your manuscript, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, identifying plot inconsistencies, enhancing character development, improving unrealistic dialogue and refining structure. Whether you need advice on protagonist-antagonist conflict, plot twists, pacing, dramatisation, voice, building suspense, or word choice, I’m here to help.

I write historical fiction, but I have experience editing novels from all genres and non-fiction, too.

As an award-winning author and former magazine editor, I bring years of writing and editing to my work.

My debut novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi, was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. The Genizah Codex, published July 2024, was a Finalist for the 2022 Claymore Award for Best Historical.

I also review books for Historical Novels Review and Reedsy Discovery. You can read my book reviews on Reedsy, Goodreads, Amazon or Bookbub.

Every novel needs an objective eye, a third-party professional editor who is not your friend or your mum. I am passionate about bringing fine literature into the world, and I would like to work with you to get you there. Ready to polish up your manuscript? Let’s get started today!