Isabelle Everington

Isabelle Everington – Editor

A passionate editor keen to help your work become the best version of itself.

Overview

Editor with experience in the commercial and literary publishing industry working for Penguin Random House. Expertise in editorial assessments, developmental editing and publishing consultation across both fiction and non-fiction, having worked closely with a variety of authors from well-established to debut authors, I am a passionate editor keen to help your work become the best version of itself.
Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Physics & Chemistry
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Copy-editing - Publishing Training Centre
  • Proofreading - Publishing Training Centre

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2018 — Present

- Working closely with authors and their books with developmental and structural edits
- Freelance reader for publishing houses
- Freelance copy-editing and proofreading

Penguin Random House

May, 2016 — Nov, 2018 (over 2 years)

- Close editorial work across a range of titles and genres both fiction and non-fiction ranging from the highly commercial to the literary
- Working closely with marketing and publicity teams to put together material for pre- and post-publication PR
- Writing copy, synopses, reports and extra material for books

Curtis Brown

Jan, 2016 — May, 2016 (4 months)

- First port of call for manuscript submissions; responsible for reading submissions and writing manuscript reports, and recommending authors for representation
- Providing developmental notes for new authors

Portfolio

How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results

Esther Wojcicki

The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki—“Woj” t... read more
Quantum Mechanics (A Ladybird Expert Book) (The Ladybird Expert Series Book 2)

Jim Al-Khalili

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Quantum Mechanics is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to the weird, mind-bending world of the very, very small.Written by physicist and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili, it explores all the key players, ... read more
Blue Light Yokohama (Inspector Iwata Book 1)

Nicolás Obregón

Inspired by a blistering real-life murder, Blue Light Yokohama's INSPECTOR IWATA is perfect for FANS OF JO NESBO'S HARRY HOLE.THE MURDERER'S IN YOUR HOUSE . . . A family of four are found murdered in their own home. A painted black sun is left dripping, as the... read more
My Map of You

Isabelle Broom

A holiday on the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos, with its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, should be a dream come true.But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare. Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inh... read more
A Map of the Invisible: Journeys into Particle Physics

Jon Butterworth

A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A magnificent, compelling and insightful voyage to the frontier of knowledge from a great writer with a deep understanding.' Brian Cox What is the universe really made of? How do we know? Follow the map of the invisible to find... read more
You Don't Know Me: 'A startlingly confident and deft debut' Tana French

Imran Mahmood

At the end of the day, only one question matters: did he do it?'A daring concept executed to perfection' LEE CHILD A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming.But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story.It is about the woman ... read more
Everything but the Truth

Gillian McAllister

**The Sunday Times top ten bestseller**Do you ever check your partner's phone? Should you? Are you prepared for the consequences?Everything but the Truth is Gillian McAllister's stunning breakthrough thriller about deceit, betrayal and one woman's compulsive n... read more
Jeeves and the King of Clubs

Ben Schott

Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel

Taylor Jenkins Reid

A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup. “I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band capture... read more
The Girl Who Smiled Beads

Clemantine Wamariya

The Secrets We Kept

Lara Prescott

Paris Echo

Sebastian Faulks

The Feather Thief: The Natural History Heist of the Century

Kirk Wallace Johnson

Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots

Kate Williams (author)

Swan Song

Kelleigh Greenberg-Jephcott (author)

Isabelle has 2 reviews

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Kathy T.

Kathy T.

May, 2019

Isabelle was amazing. She is perceptive, helpful and encouraging. She has helped me make my book into something I can be proud of, and to believe in myself as a writer.
SI C.

SI C.

Mar, 2019

Isabelle provided much-needed feedback on my first novel. She wasn’t shy with praise for what worked well, but nor did she pull any punches for what didn’t. She asked great questions that helped me sort out in my own mind what I needed from her as well as what I was trying to achieve with the story.

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