Mia C, Editor in London

Overview

I am passionate about bringing more stories into the world. As an editor at one of the big five publishers, HarperCollins Publishers, I honed my editorial abilities over countless manuscripts in both non-fiction and fiction. I have lots of hands-on experience working with authors and I have interviewed many at book festivals. I have also worked as a freelance book reviewer for The Paris Review, Guardian, Irish Times, and others, and therefore I am experienced at accurately distilling a book down to the bare bones and identifying what makes good writing truly stand out. Before working as an editor I was a bookseller for several years.

I can help you to find the voice in your writing and provide a developmental edit. I have extensive experience copyediting and proofreading also. I can help you work out how to pitch your idea and what books are good comps when speaking with editors and agents. I'm interested in projects related to literary fiction, food writing or nonfiction about literature, among other genres. You can expect a friendly, encouraging and professional manner from me and clear dates and timelines.

Please get in touch if you would like to work together.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Query Letter Review

Non-Fiction

Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits

Fiction

Literary Fiction

Languages

English (UK) English (US)

Awards

James Patterson Young Bookseller of the Year 2019
Marian Keyes Young Writer Award 2019

Work experience

Bookseller

Topping & Company

Sep, 2024 — Present

Working as a bookseller looking after Literary Criticism and Fiction.

Assistant Editor

HarperCollins Publishers

Aug, 2020 — Sep, 2023 (about 3 years)

I worked on a huge variety of non-fiction from cookery, memoir, and narrative non-fiction to beautifully designed books. I worked with authors on rounds of edits, proofread, copy-edited and helped with developmental edits. I also worked for six months in Publicity at HarperCollins Publishers.

Book reviewer

Freelance

Sep, 2018 — Present

Freelance book reviewer for The Paris Review, Guardian, Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, and others.

Bookseller

Dubray Books

Sep, 2018 — Jan, 2020 (over 1 year)

I was an award-winning bookseller and managed a range of sections.

Proofreader

Freelance

Jan, 2018 — Present

I have proofread a variety of fiction for Daunt Books and Tramp Press.