Crystal Mahey-Morgan

Crystal Mahey-Morgan – Editor

20 years publishing experience in the industry. Loves working with stories and authors that speak to the human condition.

Overview

As an agent and publisher I have worked with and nurtured both debut authors at the beginning of their careers and seasoned Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers.

I specialise in fiction, narrative non-fiction, smart thinking and memoir and have a particular interest and sensibility for editing talented and diverse voices who have traditionally struggled to break through. Most of all I love universal stories that speak to the human condition and offer a new perspective.

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.

As an agent I know what I'm looking for in a submission and query letter and can also help you shape your submission to agents and publishers.

Services
Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Entertainment Political Science & Current Affairs Self-Help & Self-Improvement True Crime
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

OWN IT! Agency Limited

Sep, 2018 — Present
Deals done and clients worked with include: -Idris Elba -Reggie Yates -Eoin Macken -Rose Cartwright -Salena Godden -Derek Owusu -Ify Adenuga -Toni Tone -Emma Warren -Alessandro Vitale -Leroy Logan -Sian Anderson -Selina Nwulu -Speech Debelle My clients have won numerous awards, had their books translated into multiple languages and been Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers.

The Literary Consultancy

Jan, 2018 — Dec, 2018 (11 months)

OWN IT! Publishing Limited

Jun, 2015 — Present
Books published include: Fiction -The 392 by Ashley Hickson-Lovence (Contemporary Fiction) -The Time Before the Time to Come by Jill Johnson (Literary Fiction) -No Place to Call Home by JJ Bola (Literary Fiction) -Sasha Knight by Sean Godfrey (Literary Fiction) -Mama Can't Raise No Man (Crime Fiction) Memoir -Endless Fortune by Ify Adeunga (memoir) -Moments of Significance (Memoir) -Prisoner to the Streets (True Crime) Self-Help -An Abolitionist Handbook by Patrisse Cullors (Self-Help) - How to be more Pirate by Sam Conniff and Alex Barker (Self-Help) - Soccology by Kevin George (Sports psychology) Poetry - Refuge by JJ Bola - Reflections of me by Kirsty Latoya

ZED Books

Mar, 2015 — Sep, 2015 (6 months)

Penguin Random House

Apr, 2013 — Dec, 2013 (8 months)

Penguin Random House

Feb, 2012 — Oct, 2012 (8 months)

Penguin Random House

Jan, 2011 — Jan, 2012 (about 1 year)

Peters, Fraser and Dunlop Literary, Film and TV Agency

Jan, 2008 — Sep, 2008 (8 months)

Portfolio

Borderline Fiction

Owusu, Derek

Canongate Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Losing the Plot

Owusu, Derek

Canongate Books

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That Reminds Me

Owusu, Derek

Merky Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
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Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Take Note: Real Life Lessons

Tone, Toni

Fourth Estate

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Iced: A Novel

Shell, Ray

Amistad

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
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Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
With Love, Grief and Fury

Godden, Salena

Canongate Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Mrs Death Misses Death

Godden, Salena

Canongate Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
How To: Be More Pirate

Conniff, Sam

OWN IT!

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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Sasha Knight

Godfrey, Sean

OWN IT!

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The 392

Hickson-Lovence, Ashley

OWN IT!

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Foreword by British TV and film actor, Idris Elba.At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving the... read more
Developmental Editing
Foreword by popstar and one of the coaches on The Voice UK, Jessie J.At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates ... read more
Developmental Editing
Foreword by chart-topping singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, givin... read more
Developmental Editing
Foreword by YouTube stars Finn and Jack Harries of JacksGap.At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, ... read more
Developmental Editing
Foreword by multi-platinum-selling recording artist, Emeli SandéAt the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rappi... read more
Developmental Editing
Foreword by pioneering international entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson.At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mate... read more
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Reflections Of Me

Kirsty Latoya

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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Debra W.

Debra W.

Aug, 2019

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Crystal showed me a talent that was beyond my abilities. It deals with the dreaded submission letter; there's no simplifying this. You can create an eighty thousand word novel and make it sparkle with research, proper editing the whole enchilada. You're an all-star—no dirt on you! Then reality...
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