Overview
My goal is to help you navigate the confusing world of pre-publication and polish your query letter, proposal or manuscript so that your project is in the best possible position to be picked up by an agent or publisher.
As a proactive commissioning editor, my specialty lies in working with first-time authors to turn their ideas and expertise into a commercially viable book.
I am delighted to work with authors on:
- query letters and proposals to bring to agents or publishers
- the overall plan and structure of a book
- tone and writing style
- developing a manuscript to meet a publishable standard
To date, I have enjoyed working across a variety of non-fiction areas, including wellbeing, memoir, self-help, history, cookery, narrative non-fiction and children's non-fiction.
I look forward to working with you to bring your project to life!
Lucy
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MA in Publishing from UCL
- MA in Culture, Diaspora and Ethnicity from Birkbeck, University of Londond
- BA in History of Art from the University of Edinburgh
Work experience
Pan Macmillan
I commission and edit self-help and sustainability titles at Pan Macmillan.
Watkins Publishing
I lead a dynamic health and wellbeing list at Watkins Publishing, acquiring around 12 titles a year from up-and-coming and established authors. I also published within other areas covered by the Watkins and Nourish imprints, including food and drink, gardening and children’s wellbeing.
Bloomsbury Publishing
Acted as editorial and strategic lead for a specialist non-fiction list, commissioning and developing projects.
The Siren Press
Worked on fiction titles, including an anthology of short stories featuring award winning authors.
Portfolio
Lucy has 5 reviews
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Elizabeth H.
Apr, 2024
Taylor N.
Mar, 2024
Nazia K.
Feb, 2024
Martin O.
Jan, 2024
vincent S.
Dec, 2023
