Judith Long – Editor

I worked in publishing for over a decade and have worked with bestsellers including Paige Toon, Richard Madeley, Jackie Collins, Alice Hoffman and Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I work across genres, editing literary fiction, general fiction, women’s fiction and romance, but I’ve also edited thrillers and psychological suspense novels, and a vampire academy duology. I’m a fan of unexpected twists, a bit of magical realism or a speculative edge.

I love working with authors to help them bring out the heart of their story and am sensitive to the fact that writing a novel is a labour of love. As an editor, I want to help your writing shine and I would love to help you achieve your writing goals.

Testimonials:

‘It was a genuine pleasure working with Judith on both my novels for Simon & Schuster UK. Judith is a discerning, sensitive editor whose expertise has honed my work and provided much needed perspective on everything from the characters, the structure, the detail, plot and even the title! Her notes are direct but sensitive, centering the writer, and she has been a reliable, clear communicator and an important source of support throughout my editing process. I thoroughly recommend working with Judith.’

Nina Millns, author of Say You’ll Be There and Goddesses

‘Judith is a fantastically insightful editor who is incredibly thorough and gives robust, constructive criticism that hugely elevated my novel, These Mortal Bodies. She also takes time to point out what's working well and is a very fun, thoughtful and kind person to work with. I still think about Judith's advice when I am editing my own work and I know working with her has made me a better writer.’

Elspeth Wilson, author of These Mortal Bodies