Luke Walker

Luke Walker – Editor

Experienced non-fiction copyeditor/proofreader. PhD in English Literature. Specialisms: literary studies, history, religion/spirituality.

Overview

I am an efficient and friendly copyeditor/proofreader with an eye for detail. I specialize in non-fiction literature across the humanities, particularly literary studies, history, and topics relating to religion, spirituality or esotericism. I am a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

As an active academic and graduate of the University of Oxford (BA Hons) and University of Sussex (MA, PhD), I have published widely on countercultural and avant-garde literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

As a freelance editor, I have worked on academic books and journals for Cambridge University Press and Manchester University Press, as well as literary non-fiction titles for Fitzcarraldo Editions. I have also edited many books for the mind-body-spirit publisher Aeon Books.

Whether I'm working for publishers or directly with authors, I get immense satisfaction from helping all my clients to write and publish their best work.

I understand that selecting a suitable editor is a big decision. When you reach out to me, I'll always reply quickly, and will happily discuss your requirements via Reedsy messages or a Zoom call. I can also offer a free, no-obligation edit of a short section of your manuscript to help you made up your mind.

I look forward to hearing from you and reading your work!

Services
Non-Fiction
Art History Music New Age Religion & Spirituality
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • PhD English Literature
  • MA Literature, Religion and Philosophy
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Member of the Society of Indexers
  • Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

Work experience

Fitzcarraldo Editions

Mar, 2025 — Present
Proofreader for Fitzcarraldo, a press known for publishing Nobel Prize-winning authors of literary fiction and long-form essays.

Cambridge University Press

Sep, 2025 — Present
Indexing books published by Cambridge University Press.

Aeon Books

Apr, 2025 — Present
I have copyedited numerous books for this publisher, which specializes in books on esotericism and spirituality.

Self-employed

Jan, 2022 — Present
Academic editor working with publishers including Routledge, Lexington Books, Liverpool University Press and Manchester University Press.

University of Roehampton

Sep, 2017 — Jun, 2022 (almost 5 years)

University of Chichester

Sep, 2016 — Jun, 2021 (almost 5 years)

University of Sussex

Sep, 2012 — Dec, 2015 (over 3 years)

Portfolio

Allen Ginsberg in Context (Literature in Context)

Mortenson, Erik

Cambridge University Press

Indexing
Portrait of an Island on Fire

Saramandi, Ariel

Fitzcarraldo Editions

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Sarodi S.

Sarodi S.

Jul, 2026

Luke did an excellent job typesetting and formatting my memoir, The Art in Past Lives, for a somewhat unusual custom pocket trim size (4.25" x 6.87"), and the final layout came out clean and professional across both the print interior and EPUB files. What stood out most was his responsiveness — w...
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Luke W.
Many thanks for your thoughtful and enthusiastic review of my work on this project. It was a pleasure to proofread and format your fascinating book!

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