Overview
Hello! I'm Julia, a professional book editor with over a decade's experience. I spent seven years as a senior editor at HarperCollins and previously worked as an editor at Harlequin. Now, as a freelancer, I have the pleasure of collaborating with clients like Penguin Random House, Harlequin, Entangled, Hachette, and Pan Macmillan. My passion lies in crafting elegant prose, compelling narratives, and nurturing strong relationships with writers.
I specialise in commercial fiction, focusing on romance, YA, thrillers, fantasy, historical fiction, and more. I offer a range of services, including developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. If you're unsure about what you need, just ask—I’m here to help! My approach is warm and collaborative, ensuring that your vision is always the priority. I want you to feel supported, understood, and empowered to trust your own instincts.
In addition to my professional experience, I hold an MA in publishing, a BA in English literature, and a diploma in book editing, so you can feel confident you'll be in good hands. Let’s collaborate to bring your story to life!
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Certifications
- MA in publishing
- Bachelor of Arts in English literature
- Diploma of book editing and publishing
Work experience
HarperCollins
Oversaw the management and coordination of book acquisitions for HarperCollins. Edited and project-managed a range of fiction and non-fiction titles. Guided authors through the publication process, reviewed manuscript submissions and conducted in-house substantive and copy editing. Coordinated and negotiated with freelancers, authors, and clients.
Harlequin
Edited a range of fiction titles, especially romance, YA and thrillers; briefed and liaised with freelance editors to ensure quality control; supported and guided authors through the publication process; reviewed submissions; and offered sensitivity feedback to publishers and authors.
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