Michele Lim – Editor

I enjoy working with authors who are passionate about catalysing positive change through the sharing of knowledge and stories.

Blending technical editorial expertise with a strong dose of empathy, I meet clients where they are — whether they are experts in their fields looking to shape their findings into compelling narratives; new writers taking the bold step to share their life stories; or seasoned authors looking for a final polish.

I have worked with publishers based in the US, the UK, and Asia, and am well-versed in the gamut of editorial services: developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. I also have an MA in Creative Writing (Distinction) from the University of East Anglia.

If you're looking for a versatile and thorough editor, drop me a message! :)

Most recent published projects include proofreading for Teo You Yenn's non-fiction title UNEASE (Ethos Books, 2026), and developmental and copyediting for Sharmini Aphrodite's lyrical / magical realist short story collection THE UNREPENTANT (Gaudy Boy, 2025).

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"Attuned to the stories that I was trying to tell and the ways I was trying to tell it, Michele's editing was precise yet contoured to my voice and storytelling. Thorough and timely, she brought clarity to the collection while retaining its sense of style and vision. I highly recommend working with her."

—Sharmini Aphrodite, author of THE UNREPENTANT and Editor-in-Chief of SUSPECT

"I want to thank Michele for her incredible care, insights, and expertise she brought to my manuscript. I could see how much thought and deep analysis she had poured into my story. Her detailed structural feedback helped me untangle many plot points and breathe life into my characters, opening my eyes to the latent potential inside my characters to love more deeply. I highly recommend Michele! She is a brilliant editor with a deep sincerity that would make you feel completely supported."

–Chew Ngee Tan, author of SWEET BRAISED DUCK