Kirstyn Smith

Kirstyn Smith – Editor

Freelance editor and copywriter with experience across fiction, memoir and more. Specialising in sex and erotica writing.

Overview


I am a seasoned editor with vast experience across erotica, LGBTQ+ writing, memoir and mental health. I love working closely with authors to craft, recraft and perfect their words to ensure their writing is the best it can be. I am open for commissions for editorial work, from proof reading, copy-editing and writing, to full developmental edits and working throughout the entire process on your projects.

I am the founder and editor of mental health magazine Marbles, was music editor and content manager at The List, and have worked with publishers including 404 Ink on the British Book Awards-shortlisted Carrie Kills A Man by Carrie Marshall. I have also worked with brands including Apple Music, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger and John Lewis.

My favourite thing to do is tease out the story that wants to be told, whether that's finding the euphoria in a trans memoir or uncovering the most delicious moments in a well-written erotica. On top of this, I am passionate about the work I do, professional, and can spot a rogue typo at a hundred paces.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Music Sex & Relationships True Crime
Fiction
Horror Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Poetry Short Story
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2020 — Present

I provide a writing and editing service to meet all your erotica needs.

• Write custom erotica of any length for clients, focusing on their desires – particularly those that can't be found in mainstream romance or erotic fiction.

• Collaborate with brands to feature their products or services in custom erotica.

• I am open-minded, LGBT+-inclusive, and kink- and fetish-friendly.

Erotica writing and editing experience:

• In-house writer for OhCleo, writing and editing audio erotica scripts, wrote a bi-weekly blog and a weekly newsletter.

• In-house writer for theglow. Wrote articles about sex positivity, female pleasure, ethical porn and kink. I also wrote erotica for the glow based on ethical porn videos they feature on their site.

• Sex and erotica writing featured in Aurore, Counterpoint and Grind & Bearing.

Self-employed

Jun, 2018 — Present

• Freelance editor for independent book publisher 404 Ink, working on the trans memoir Carrie Kills A Man.

• Freelance proof reader and copy editor for Haunt Publishing, working on the horror novel The Gingerbread Men and short story collection This Is My Body, Given For You.

• Freelance editor for Fresh Complaint, including: copy editing, line editing and substantive editing of non-fiction books, memoirs and textbooks.

Self-employed

May, 2010 — Present

I'm an experienced culture journalist, having worked for Scottish arts magazines for several years in a variety of roles.

• Fest mag: write features, interviews and reviews of acts appearing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Specialist subjects include comedy, theatre and cabaret.

• The Skinny: write features, interviews and reviews of books and literary events.

• The List: music editor for three years. Experienced in commissioning, editing, proof reading and writing articles for both online and print platforms.

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