Jennifer Davies

Jennifer Davies – Editor

I've worked with internationally bestselling authors, helping them craft the best versions of their books, and I can help you do the same.

Overview

Editor of bestselling and award-nominated fiction

I've been fortunate enough to edit/proofread for internationally bestselling authors including Laura Pearson, Phoebe MacLeod, Kate Frost, Sue Watson, Kate Hewitt, Victoria Walters and Laura Carter. My editorial credits include:

- RNA Award Winner 2025: A Love Letter to Paris by Rebecca Raisin

- Number One Bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson

- Jinx by Jessica Huntley - 2023 Bookshelf Awards Finalist

- Fly Me To Paris by Helga Jensen and One Winter's Night by Kate Frost - both Romantic Novelists' Association award nominees

What authors say about working with me:

'I consider myself truly blessed to have found Jennifer. She nurtured me through the editing process, painlessly showing great empathy and common sense. Jennifer has the experience, expertise and insight to objectively ask pertinent questions.'

'I'm so thankful I found Jennifer. From the first appointment to discuss what I needed, to where we are right now, it's been 100% professional. I can't express how working with Jennifer doesn't feel like work at all... I would thoroughly recommend Jennifer and would use her fantastic work again in a heartbeat. What a gem!'

About me:

Over the course of my career, I've worked with both traditionally published and self-published authors, from debut novelists to international bestselling authors. While I specialise in thrillers and women's fiction, I have experience across a broad range of genres.

My publisher clients include Boldwood Books, Bookouture, Flame Tree Press and Polygon Books, and I bring the same high standards of editorial excellence to my independent clients.

With every project, my goal is to help you tell the best possible version of your story. I'm approachable, insightful, and collaborative - and I'll never leave you in the dark. You're welcome to ask as many questions as you like throughout the editing process.

Interested in working together?

Feel free to request a 1,000-word sample edit with your initial message. I'd love to hear about your book!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Holiday Mystery & Crime Romance Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
  • Proofreading (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
  • Introduction to Fiction Editing (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
  • Switching to Fiction (Louise Harnby)
  • Essential Grammar (Publishing Training Centre)
  • Getting to Grips with Grammar and Punctuation (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
  • Copyediting 2 (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
  • An Editor's Guide to Editing Fiction (Publishing Training Centre)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2020 — Present
I work with traditional publishers, offering editorial and proofreading services. I also work with self-publishing authors, or authors who have written a manuscript they wish to submit to agents and publishers, helping them to bring their manuscript to its highest possible level. Current publisher clients include: Bookouture Boldwood Books Flame Tree Publishing Polygon Books

Portfolio

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Moran, Beth

Boldwood Books

Proofreading
Copy Editing
A Lot to Unpack

MacIntosh, Portia

Boldwood Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Sorry, Not Sorry

Williams, Frances Mensah

Boldwood Books

Proofreading
The Missing Boyfriend

Stone, Alex

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Proofreading
The Enforcer

Cox, Zara

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Hostile Asset (Dane Winter Book 1)

Cogley, Sam

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Mother Knows Best

Baker, J A

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Below Deck Billionaire

Amy Andrews

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
A Cornish Winter's Kiss

Jo Bartlett

Boldwood Books

Proofreading
The Writer

Valerie Keogh

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Eagle and the Flame (Shadow of Rome Book 1)

Lofthouse, Adam

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
The Silent House

Lynn, H. M.

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Daughter She Gave Away

Timoney, Lisa

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
In This Together

Carter, Laura

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Woman Who Met Herself

Pearson, Laura

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
The Dolce Vita Divas

Maddie Please

Boldwood Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
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Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
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Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
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Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Inside Her: The must-read LGBTQ+ novel of 2024

Evans, Lisa J.

Independently published

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Proofreading
Copy Editing
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Copy Editing
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I Wanted You To Know

Pearson, Laura

Copy Editing

Jennifer has 3 reviews

Professionalism

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Value

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Rohan P.

Rohan P.

Jan, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer and I'm very happy with the outcome. She provided two rounds of editing: an initial broad edit that helped refine the overall structure and flow, followed by a line edit. Her insights were invaluable, and her feedback not only improved the book but also...
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Ariane B.

Ariane B.

Jan, 2025

Before hiring Jennifer, I had already done one basic developmental edit, but I was still not 100% satisfied with the first part of my novel. Jennifer agreed to review just this first part once more and gave very good advice on some crucial points, helping me to make the beginning much more compel...
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Yedidia Y.

Yedidia Y.

Sep, 2024

Hard worker, no BS, thorough, and perceptive. Enjoyed working with her.

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