Kevin Eddy

Kevin Eddy – Editor

With two decades of editing and proofreading experience, I provide meticulous work and fast turnaround times. SF/fantasy fiction specialist.

Overview

Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved books more than anything else – especially at bedtime, before he went to sleep.


However, every so often, he sensed something was very wrong at story time and would pipe up in a little voice:


"Mummy – I think you missed a word.”


Yep, I was destined to be an editor. My love of words has sustained me my whole life, giving me a degree in English Literature from Cardiff University, a twenty-year career spanning all aspects of written media and publishing (print and online) in multiple continents, and a lifestyle that enables me to balance my passion for words with caring for my two kids.


My first love is and always has been fiction: I love working with fiction authors and publishers, particularly in science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, crime fiction and horror. I have edited a wide range of novels for publishers including Titan Books, and have proofread and copyedited books associated with franchises including Alien, Predator, Marvel Comics, Firefly, Star Trek and Conan the Barbarian, as well as several movie novelisations.


What you'll get when you work with me:

Two decades of writing, editorial and proofreading experience.

Fast, responsive turnaround times to suit your schedule.

Meticulous work: every project receives minimum two passes (soft and hard copy).

Expertise in UK, US, Australian English and associated style guides (including client style guides).

Accurate identification of typographical/design errors and issues.

Services
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries Dystopian Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Magical Realism Post-Apocalyptic Space Opera
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2010 — Present

Available to carry out editing (copyediting, subediting, line editing) and
proofreading services for publishers and authors around the world. I have worked for clients in sectors as varied as: trade fiction, corporate governance, finance (personal and corporate), law, cycling and music.

Portfolio

Conan: Cult of the Obsidian Moon

Lovegrove, James

Titan Books

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Glitterati

Langmead, Oliver K.

Titan Books

Proofreading
The Only Good Indians: A Novel

Jones, Stephen Graham

S&S/Saga Press

Proofreading
The Escher Man

Napper, T. R.

Titan Books

Proofreading
Calypso

Langmead, Oliver K.

Titan Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
The Shadow Glass

Winning, Josh

Titan Books

Proofreading
Aliens: Phalanx

Sigler, Scott

Titan Books

Proofreading
Among the Living

Lebbon, Tim

Titan Books

Copy Editing
All the Hearts You Eat

Piper, Hailey

Titan Books

Copy Editing
Cold Snap

Ryan, Lindy

Titan Books

Proofreading
Gilgamesh: The Sumerians Trilogy

Wilson, Emily H.

Titan Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Myrrh

Hall, Polly

Titan Books

Copy Editing
Bloom

Dawson, Delilah S.

Titan Books

Proofreading
The Others of Edenwell

Verity M. Holloway

Titan Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
The Basilisk Throne

Keyes, Greg

Titan Books

Copy Editing
Wayward

Hannah Mathewson

Titan Books Ltd

Proofreading
Pennyblade

Worrad, J.L.

Titan Books

Proofreading
Threading the Labyrinth

Angus, Tiffani

Luna Press Publishing

Proofreading

Kevin has 3 reviews

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Ken U.

Ken U.

Dec, 2024

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This is my first time working with Kevin on my first piece of major writing. The potential for tension was high. Kevin made the entire experience a joy and a fantastic learning experience. I'm really impressed with Kevin. From his great taste in sci-fi to his approach to the work all were spot on. Kevin is exceptionally professional and communicative. Kevin laid out his approach and plan with...
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Danny S.

Danny S.

Dec, 2024

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I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kevin. His feedback was insightful, helpful and encouraging. The process was very collaborative - the manuscript is definitely in a tighter and stronger position that it was before I embarked on the process. Kevin had a great eye for detail - and that's no mean task in a fantasy project that has multiple species each with their own dialect. He was also very i...
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Bill S.

Bill S.

Jan, 2025

Kevin was easy to work with and it was obvious that he was very competent. The most valuable thing he did was to leave many comments on how to improve story elements and how to make the story tighter. Overall, I have no problem in recommending Kevin to others.

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