Julie Fergusson

Julie Fergusson – Editor

Literary agent and editor. Books include bestsellers and prizewinners. Master’s degree in creative writing.

Overview

As a literary agent I work across all genres of fiction.

I am also an experienced freelance editor, skilled in editing, copy-editing and proofreading (fiction, non-fiction and academic). I have worked with the ‘big five’ UK publishers, independent presses and directly with authors.

I particularly enjoy working with writers of commercial fiction (e.g. crime, thrillers, psychological suspense, rom-com and reading group) and I have a high level of expertise in this area.
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Dystopian Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romance Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MSc Creative Writing, University of Edinburgh

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2017 — Present

Birlinn Ltd

Nov, 2013 — Aug, 2015 (almost 2 years)

Self-employed

Apr, 2013 — Present

Birlinn Ltd

Sep, 2012 — Nov, 2013 (about 1 year)

Portfolio

What if the person you love most in the world was in terrible danger … because of you?Three years ago, Toni’s five-year-old daughter Evie disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace.... read more
The Book of Bera

Suzie Wilde

The summer romance novel that everyone is talking about!Evie runs a florist, The Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop. A new man is not what she needs, but can plumber Scott Castillo fix her boiler and thaw her heart too?Scott is trying to balance paying the bills with c... read more
What if the stars collided?Tredd Bounty is a navy reject turned bounty hunter, living in the grimy world of Spit City on orbit around gas giant Heeg. When he is given the chance to take on a dangerous yet lucrative mission to find and capture the mysterious St... read more
Three strangers. Three broken hearts. Three shots at happiness. Life is good for nurse Kat. That is until the man she intended to marry legs it, she’s unexpectedly promoted to a position with too much responsibility, and Susan arrives on her ward under strange... read more
The smart second novel in the Starlight Diner series‘Fresh, original and addictive’ PHILLIPA ASHLEYWhat brings Bonnie Brooks to The Starlight Diner? And why is she on the run?As the front-woman in a band, Bonnie is used to being in the spotlight, but now she m... read more
All I Want for Christmas is a big, cozy Christmas story about the importance of family, the strength of childhood friendships, and learning to trust your heart.Fans of Carole Matthews, Susan Wiggs and Susan Mallery – and anyone who likes the glow of Christmas ... read more
Blue skies, new love, and a glass of Bordeaux... what could possibly go wrong?...
Watch Me

Angela Clarke

‘The story races along…Clarke is certainly someone to watch.’ DAILY MAILYOU HAVE SIX SECONDS TO READ THIS MESSAGE…The body of a 15-year-old is found hours after she sends a desperate message to her friends. It looks like suicide, until a second girl disappears... read more
A hilarious and heartbreaking read, for anyone whose life hasn’t quite gone to plan… The only book that fans of BRIDGET JONES and MARIAN KEYES need.‘If you enjoyed One Day, you’ll love this.’ Reader reviewIt’s Zoe and Jack’s first wedding anniversary party. Th... read more
It’s time to get toasty by the fire with a glass of mulled wine and a slice of chocolate yule log sprinkled with a little romance. Welcome to Christmas at the Little Village Bakery.Snow is falling in Honeybourne and Spencer is bringing home his American fiancé... read more
Beneath the Skin

Sandra Ireland

Rowing After the White Whale
Welcome to the Velvet Hotel Barbados where money and sex go hand in hand with murder .... When Millionaire playboy Sheridan Rivers is found dead at his luxurious hotel on the paradise island of Barbados, there are several suspects in the frame… Sutton: Sherida... read more
Help yourself to a generous slice of Victoria sponge, a perfect cup of tea and a big dollop of romance. Welcome to the Little Village Bakery. Meet Millie. Heartbreak has forced her to make a new start and when she arrives at the old bakery in the little villag... read more
Set in Edinburgh and Dundee, Fields of Blue Flax is the parallel story of, in the past, dark Victorian secrets uncovered and, in the present, how an innocent interest in genealogy brings a family to the brink of destruction. This is a remarkable and compelling... read more
When a senior Edinburgh civil servant spectacularly takes his own life in Kinloch harbour, DCI Jim Daley comes face to face with the murky world of politics. To add to his woes, two local drug dealers lie dead, ritually assassinated. It's clear that dark force... read more
James Machie was a man with a genius for violence, his criminal empire spreading beyond Glasgow into the UK and mainland Europe. Fortunately, James Machie is dead, assassinated in the back of a prison ambulance following his trial and conviction. But now, five... read more
Cold City

Cathy McSporran

A stunning debut novel uses speculative fiction to explore mental illness and our darkest feeling....
The Night He Left

Sue Lawrence

At 7pm on 28th December 1879 a violent storm batters the newly-built iron rail bridge across the River Tay, close to the city of Dundee. Ann Craig, a wealthy woman, is waiting for her husband, a mill owner, to return home. From her window she sees the bridge c... read more
It's December, and the Shannon family are returning home to their clifftop mansion near Kinloch for their annual AGM. Shannon International is one of the world's biggest private companies, with tendrils reaching around the globe in computing, banking and miner... read more
On an island like no other, populated by writers, the annual Brilliant & Forever Festival is a much anticipated event; its participants a story away from either glory or infamy. This year, three best friends - two human, one alpaca - are chosen to compete, so ... read more

Julie has 12 reviews

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Nathaniel E.

Nathaniel E.

Aug, 2018

A very thoughtful, constructive, and keen editing and critique.
Nathaniel E.

Nathaniel E.

Jul, 2017

Julie's critique was thorough, and really took into account all elements you could ask for. Excellent.
Caimh M.

Caimh M.

Jul, 2017

Julie's edit was fantastic. She has an incredible eye for detail and is wonderfully thorough in all she does. I would definitely use her again.
Rob S.

Rob S.

May, 2017

Julie’s editorial assessment was excellent in every way. She got to grips with the book very quickly, and, with forensic clarity, immediately spotted the key issues on which I needed to work. Julie is also very sensitive, positive and encouraging in the way she goes about the assessment, which has made me feel a lot more confident about what I am trying to achieve. It’s also worth saying that s...
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Marie B.

Marie B.

May, 2017

Julie has been great at helping me see what needed changing to make my story better.

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