Holly Domney – Editor

My skills, knowledge and experience will make your novel shine. I’ll support and empower you on every step of your editorial and publishing journey.

Whether you’re looking for an in-depth edit, an expert pair of eyes on your submission to agents or guidance on your next steps to publication, I’m here to do that and more. As a professional who knows the publishing industry inside and out, I can give you the editorial support you need to feel confident and prepared as you launch your novel to the world.

I edit and commission all types of novelists, from established authors to debut voices and self-published writers. I tailor my services exactly to each author’s needs, whether it’s working together on edits or demystifying the publishing process. In fact, shall we chat about it and how I can help you?

The editing process – a short summary:

So, you’ve completed your manuscript, what now?

1) Developmental/Structural Edits

It’s crucial for a professional third-party to conduct a developmental edit for your manuscript. Structural edits involve receiving feedback on the key elements of your story, e.g. character and plot. Imagine it’s the same process as building a house; the structural editing ensures you’ve got a strong frame – without it the whole story falls down!

2) Line/Copy Edits

This technical edit ensures e.g. consistency errors are identified. This is where we’re decorating the house so it looks good to live in.

3) Proofreading

This is fine tuning that our metaphorical house requires. Proofreading checks for the tiny lingering errors (e.g. typos).

I can also help you out by creatively:

· brainstorming title options;

· writing hooky book blurbs;

· drafting covers briefs

· getting your submission agent-ready

I love video calls with authors to chat about feedback and much more. You can book me in a 15-minute intro slots. One session is perfect if you’d like to get to know whether working together is a good fit.

I’m raring to go – are you?

Testimonials:

"Holly is a terrific editor and an author's best friend."

Glenn Cooper, author

“Any author would be lucky to have Holly!”

Hannah Todd, agent, Madeleine Milburn

“Without Holly’s insightful and constructive work, my books would not have been the hits they are.”

Simon Turney, author

"As a debut author, I count myself lucky to have had an editor so willing to invest their time, expertise and magic in my work."

A.M. Shine, author

“Holly’s got an incredible editorial eye and her author care has been top notch.”

John Baker, agent, Bell Lomax Moreton