Mar Fenech – Editor

For two decades, I have provided editorial services to new and experienced writers. Many of their manuscripts now occupy shelves in bookstores around the world.

While I primarily work in the genre I write — historical fiction — I also accept submissions in dystopian, sci-fi, adventure, thriller, mystery, crime, fantasy, and young adult genres. I have collaborated with writers to craft compelling query letters for agents and publishers.

I will not edit a manuscript created by ChatGPT or any other AI.

I appreciate the importance of having a strong editor—I was fortunate enough to have worked with several throughout my writing journey. The role a mentor plays in helping you develop your story is invaluable, from the preliminary stages to the final line edits.

Since 2006, I’ve critiqued thousands of pages and have delivered editorial feedback to aspiring, indie, and traditionally published authors—prominent, award-winning Canadian historical writer Marsha Skrypuch among them. Publisher Douglas & McIntyre hired me to provide cultural perspective, nuance, and edits on highly acclaimed author Robert Hough's work of literary fiction, The Marriage of Rose Camilleri. I am also a copy editor for the Canadian publishing house Rising Action Publishing.

I offer actionable suggestions, a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of both the traditional and indie publishing landscapes.

What I will not do is change the intention of your writing or tamper with your voice.

Let's collaborate and crush clichés, one "single tear streaming down a glistening cheek" at a time.