Lee Thompson – Editor

*Ignore the 'currently unavailable' - Reedsy is, understandably, draconian when it comes to who they will 'activate'.* I'm available; busy, yes, but always looking for new clients.

That being said...

I'm an experienced (25 years) editor who has carved a comfortable niche on the Canadian east coast, often working with first-time authors (from 5 years old to... well, much older) and regularly taking projects from conception to publication. These commonly are self-publishing projects, but I do love working with more established authors, especially on short fiction.

I edit all-genres of fiction and non-fiction, and have worked on over a dozen poetry manuscripts. I love content editing, helping give shape to a book, and teaching all the things that make prose really sing. [Editor's note - thing and sing... too similar?] I'm a hands-on editor, one who gives clear, detailed advice and copious notes (which I've been told can be quite humorous).

My own fiction has been published in five anthologies and in over 20 literary journals, plus one chapbook and a small, experimental novel. I've received literary creation grants both provincially and nationally, and in 2017 my short fiction manuscript won the David Adams Richards Prize. See my blog Indistractable [leedthompson.blog] for my full literary CV.

I currently run Galleon Books, a small press launched in 2022.

Some testimonials:

“Lee edited my first novel and helped me through the process, answering my many many questions. He was responsive and easy to communicate with, which is key when working remotely. Most importantly, to critique someone else’s work and improve on it, while still making them feel good about what they’ve done, that’s an art. Lee does it beautifully.”

"When the manuscript was first submitted to Lee for initial editing in 2018, I thought I was finished. A lot has happened since then. Lee’s input has resulted in a substantial re-working and re-evaluation of my approach. Lee has been a great support in this, as much coach as editor. Through it all, I have learned a great deal and become a much better writer and I have Lee to thank for this.... In addition to a fine eye for detail, Lee also has an outstanding strategic sense and a very clear overview. As a lawyer by training, I know how easy it is to get lost in detail. The truly great ones in law are those who can retain vast amounts of detail while still grasping what is important or significant. Although not a lawyer, Lee has these same qualities which I admire most in my own profession."

"Throughout the editing and design process Lee was professional, caring and supportive. He helped me navigate the foreign (to me) world of getting it ready for printing. He was/is always there for any questions I have. Lee’s support and belief in my book helped me become a first-time author. If you want someone who is kind, sympathetic as well as being professional, Lee is the person to turn to.”