Joanne Gledhill

Joanne Gledhill – Editor

Editor, copy-editor and proofreader, formerly editor at Orion Books. Now working with authors to help them achieve their writing goals.

Overview

I am a freelance editor, copy-editor and proofreader and have worked on books from some of the UK's bestselling authors, as well as international bestsellers, such as Linwood Barclay, Maureen Lee, Anthony Horowitz and Cathy Kelly.

I worked for many years as an editor in some of the biggest trade publishing houses in the country - Orion Books, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline Publishing - and have recently become a freelance editor, working with authors on their novels and non-fiction work.

I help authors find their voice, sort pacing or plotting issues, catch errors and get their work ready for publication or the eyes of an agent/publishing house.
Services
Fiction
Fantasy Historical Fiction Humor & Comedy Mystery & Crime Romance Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • SEO training - eConsultancy
  • Editing Illustrated Books - Publishing Training Centre
  • Proofreading - Publishing Training Centre
  • Copy-editing - Publishing Training Centre
  • Copywriting - Publishing Training Centre

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2015 — Present

Freelance editor, copy-editor and proofreader working with publishing houses, agencies and authors.

I have worked on books by Anthony Horowitz, Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay, A.P. McCoy, Cathy Kelly, Victoria Aveyard, Jessie Burton, Andy Hamilton, Maureen Lee and many more. I also work with authors who are self-publishing or who wish to submit to agents and publishing houses, using my contacts, industry knowledge and editorial skills to help them get the most out of their work.

Orion Books

Aug, 2012 — Mar, 2015 (over 2 years)

Copy-editing, proofreading, structural editing, manuscript assessment and editorial notes; copywriting for book jackets, websites, blogs, marketing materials; commissioning commercial fiction and young-adult fiction; working with bestsellers, debut authors and the country's top literary agents.

John Murray (Hodder & Stoughton)

May, 2010 — Aug, 2012 (over 2 years)

Copy-editing, proofreading, copywriting, structural editing and editorial notes, fiction and non-fiction

Headline Publishing (Hachette UK)

Mar, 2010 — May, 2011 (about 1 year)

Proofreading, copy-editing, writing. Working on commercial fiction, such as When God Was a Rabbit and A Discovery of Witches, and non-fiction (narrative non-fiction and business books).

Hodder & Stoughton

Oct, 2009 — Mar, 2010 (5 months)

Copywriting, assisting on national marketing campaigns, working with digital marketing.

Portfolio

Trigger Mortis: A James Bond Novel

Anthony Horowitz

Literary legend James Bond returns to his 1950s heyday in this exhilarating thriller by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. It's 1957 and James Bond (agent 007) has only just survived his showdown with Auric Goldfinger at Fort Knox. By his side i... read more
Magpie Murders

Anthony Horowitz

One Enchanted Evening: The Sunday Times Bestselling Debut by Anton Du Beke

Anton Du Beke

Summer at the Cornish Cafe: Perfect for fans of Poldark (The Penwith Trilogy, Book 1)

Phillipa Ashley

One summer can change everything . . .Recommended for readers who loved Summer at Shell Cottage, The Cornish House, Tremarnock and Poldark.“Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read.” Katie Fforde"Filled with warm and likeable characters. Gre... read more
The Star Witness

Andy Hamilton

The Muse

Jessie Burton

Brand New & Collectible Hardback Edition. Signed by the author (to the title page). First Edition, First Printing (w/ full numberline, '135798642'). Hardback in Dust-Jacket. Protected in mylar dust-cover. Fine/Fine Condition. For international delivery please ... read more
All Involved

Ghost Flight

My Sister's Secret

ADDICTIVE, GRIPPING and EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL, this is the perfect read for your summer holiday escape. Everything you've built your life on is a lie Willow's memories of her parents are sun-drenched and full of smiles, love and laughter. But a mysterious invit... read more
The Kelly Sisters

Maureen Lee

It's 1925 and Patricia, Tara and Aideen couldn't be more excited about leaving Dublin with their father and heading for a new life in Liverpool. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems, for the day after they arrive in England, Bernie hastily swe... read more
It Started With Paris

Cathy Kelly

It all started with Paris . . .At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend - and in that second, everything changes - for the couple, but also for their families back in Ireland . . .Leila's been nursing a badly broken heart since he... read more
Even Dogs in the Wild (Inspector Rebus Book 20)

Ian Rankin

Hands in his pockets, Rebus turned to face Cafferty.They were old men now, similar builds, similar backgrounds. Sat together in a pub, the casual onlooker might mistake them for pals who'd known one another since school.But their history told a different story... read more
Broken Promise

Linwood Barclay

The morning it all started, newspaper reporter David Harwood had plenty to worry about. A single parent with no job, forced to return with his young son to the small town of Promise Falls to live with his parents, the future wasn't looking too rosy. So when hi... read more
Inked Armour (Clipped Wings Book 2)

Helena Hunting

Can a love this deep heal the scars of the past? The second book in the dangerously addictive Clipped Wings series.Tenley has gone. And in the wake of her leaving, Hayden's carefully ordered world threatens to spiral out of control. Balanced on the brink of se... read more
Eleanor & Park

Rainbow Rowell

'Reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love, but what it's like to be young and in love with a book' John Green, author of The Fault in our StarsEleanor is the new girl in town, and she's never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red ... read more
The Red Queen

Victoria Aveyard

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Jack P.

Jack P.

Feb, 2019

Joanne was efficient, timely, and supportive. It took me a while to work out my schedule, but she managed to fit me in and accommodate me. Her work was excellent -- she went above and beyond by pointing me in the right direction for things she didn't need to, and she was very easy to work with. Joanne is as dedicated as you are (the author) to making your book a success, so what more could you ...
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Steven H.

Steven H.

Oct, 2017

I approached Jo along with four other potential editors for my science fiction novel. After sending her my first chapter to do an example edit it quickly became obvious that she was the best choice. Jo seemed to 'get' my novel, and, in my mind, understood exactly what sort of novel I was aiming for. To top it all off - her prices were incredibly competitive too! The feedback Jo has given me ha...
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Shelli J.

Shelli J.

Jun, 2017

Joanne's feedback was invaluable and I will be using her again!
Christopher K.

Christopher K.

May, 2017

Joanne is a dream to work with. Smart, professional, and a master at her craft. Do yourself a favor and put her on your go-to list.
Matthew T.

Matthew T.

May, 2017

Jo was a delight to work with. She helped me craft my novel into the best version it could be for publication. I anxiously look forward to her helping me with the sequels.

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