Overview
I specialise in literary fiction, crime, narrative non-fiction, smart thinking and memoir and have a particular interest and sensibility for editing talented and diverse voices which have traditionally struggled to break through.
I'm a hands on editor and keen to get the best out of you and help you write the best version of your book. I focus on; structural and developmental changes, character and voice, plot and pacing. I'm able to consult on every stage of the publishing process from editorial to bound book but am a firm believer that the most important part of the process is getting the edit right.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Independent Publisher
After 10 years of experience working at the top level in mainstream publishing including at Peters, Fraser and Dunlop Literary Agency and Penguin Random House, I decided to launch my own company to focus on working with and developing debut authors.
I work in the capacity of literary agent, publisher, editor and commissioning editor
Canongate Publishers
Was publicist for New York Times bestselling Black Lives Matter author Patrisse Khan-Cullors which involved:
- Accompanying her on the UK nationwide tour
- Dealing with UK and international press enquiries and confirmed interviews
- Liaising with literary festivals, venues and event organisers
- Co-ordinating travel
- Keeping in close contact with her US based agent and publicist
Kingston University
The Literary Consultancy
ZED Books
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House
Peters, Fraser and Dunlop Literary, Film and TV Agency
Portfolio
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Debra W.
Aug, 2019