Miranda Vaughan Jones

Miranda Vaughan Jones – Editor

Former Bloomsbury editor with 18 years' experience working on award-winning and bestselling titles.

Overview

With over 17 years' experience working with top publishers including Bloomsbury, Penguin and Mensch, I have amassed a wealth of industry knowledge as well as an eye for detail, a passion for language and a key network of professional contacts. I have worked on award-winning books, and with award-winning and bestselling authors both in the UK and US, so I know how to adapt to regional and house styles, and how best to communicate with diverse audiences using a global approach.

I have a particular fondness for literary, book club, crime, rom-com, quirky and dystopian fiction, as well as memoirs, narrative non-fiction and investigative journalism.

My entire education and career have been dedicated to literature, starting with a BA in English through to the prestigious MA in Creative writing from Goldsmiths. While I have years of experience working with professional authors, I love the process of uncovering new talent and helping writers find their voice.



Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romantic Comedy Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MA in creative writing, Goldsmiths University, London
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
  • Copyediting levels 1-3 (CIEP)
  • Proofreading levels 1-3 (CIEP)

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2019 — Present

I offer a range of services to help authors develop, fine-tune and publish their work

Bloomsbury Publishing

Mar, 2009 — Mar, 2019 (about 10 years)

Lead editor for two imprints responsible for commissioning, developmental editing, copy editing and marketing campaigns

Portfolio

Bite The Bullet

Cruz, Adrian A.

NeoText

Made with Reedsy
Sick Mick

Reade, Brian

Writing on the Wall

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Good Scammer

Kennaway, Guy

Madwoman

Treger, Louisa

The Dragon Lady

Louisa Treger

'A daring blend of romance, crime and history, and an intelligent exposé of the inherent injustice and consequences of all forms of oppression' Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous ConditionsOpening with the shooting of Lady Virginia 'Ginie' Courtauld in her tranquil g... read more
The Trauma Chronicles

Westaby, Stephen

Dear Mum and Dad

Gwynne, Dennis H

With Scotland Yard in the dock, now more than ever the public needs to know why the police cannot be trusted to investigate their own corruption.Untouchables, a five year investigation which the Yard tried to stop, provides the essential context to the phone h... read more
'Victor Gregg is the most remarkable spokesman for the war generation' Dan SnowIn Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut fictionalised his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden in 1945. Vonnegut was imprisoned in a cellar while the firestorm raged through the city,... read more
Tikkipala

Sara Banerji

Above them the great rock bulged out like a too clever forehead, too clever for anything to grow upon, too smooth for anyone to climb… It might be the only place on earth which is so high and difficult to get to, that people can't reach it.When Sangita the Ran... read more
Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for best biography 2016Book of the Year 2015 Sunday TimesBook of the Year 2015 Times Literary SupplementBook of the Year 2015 Evening StandardBook of the Year 2015 New Zealand ListenerShortlisted for the Slightly Foxe... read more
A modern gangster cashes in on the London Olympics; business, politics and police corruption undermine the operation to stop him. When billions poured into the neglected east London borough hosting the 2012 Olympics, a turf war broke out between crime families... read more
Unfinished Business

Conrad Williams

Unfinished Business is to the Publishing Industry what The Player is to the Movie Business: an entertaining novel about life, love and revenge in Publishing by an industry insider.Mike is a literary agent with high standards and a passion for great writing. He... read more
Churchill's Legacy describes how Churchill wielded his influence in post-war politics to enable the restoration of Europe through two key speeches in 1946. Having first helped bring victory to the Allies in 1945, Churchill went on to preserve the freedom of th... read more
Twenty years ago, they were the best of friends. When Connie invites her university gang on the holiday of a lifetime - a safari in the Kalahari - they have little in common anymore. Is getting them back together a terrible mistake? Despite the undercurrent of... read more
In For Queen & Currency, investigative journalist Michael Gillard exposes a massive fraud and security scandal at Buckingham Palace which Scotland Yard and the Royal Household tried to suppress. Drawing on thousands of leaked documents and police sources, Gill... read more

Miranda has 18 reviews

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Bella T.

Bella T.

Jan, 2025

Working on my first novel with Miranda has been incredible. She exceeded any expectations I had for an edit.
James L.

James L.

Dec, 2024

Miranda line edited the first three chapters of my novel to submit for representation. From the start she was complimentary, casual and collegial. Her critique was thoughtful and detailed, she replied to my follow-up questions post-haste and she got my manuscript in technical tip-top shape. She also gave me 200 words on the house. All in all, I would say Miranda was tres bien!
Teodora M.

Teodora M.

Nov, 2024

I chose Miranda for her editing services after seeing a strong sample edit and an initial engagement that seemed very promising. She demonstrated great enthusiasm for my manuscript and initially provided valuable insights into certain aspects, such as character dynamics and stylistic choices. However, the overall collaboration fell short of my expectations due to several issues. Firstly, the f...
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Kevan C.

Kevan C.

Oct, 2024

I found Miranda to be an exceptional editor who improved me tenfold as a writer setting out with my debut manuscript. She immediately understood what I am trying to achieve with the characters and got it. I felt throughout the process that I was in 'safe hands' and Miranda was quick to provide encourangement and support. I responded to her comments and basically agreed with them all. She has a ...
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David L.

David L.

Sep, 2024

It was a pleasure having Miranda as my editor. She has a great eye, keeping up with all the elements of my story and making sure they are cohesive, consistent, and clear. She took the right approach for someone writing a first novel. I've been a nonfiction writer my whole life, and I owe it to Miranda for helping me climb the learning curve to fiction writing. Miranda was the right person for m...
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