Overview
YOUR EDITOR
20+ years' international experience in publishing, story craft, and mentoring writers. Headed up Writers' & Artists' editorial services for Bloomsbury Publishers, Senior Commissioning Editor for Working Partners (a leading fiction packagers) co-producing series fiction for the big 5, and Literary Fiction and Crime Editor for Amazon in its early years. A published author with a master's degree in Poetics of Imagination.
Writers welcome, worldwide.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Passionate about supporting writers and indie authors striving to realise a unique vision; self-aware writers willing to apply themselves wholeheartedly to their craft and unfolding story. I'm actively seeking imaginative, philosophic, deeply feeling and thoughtful writers who want to take readers on a mutual journey of discovery.
Moving tales worth spreading.
Super open to the metaphysical, visionary, speculative, transformative, healing memoir, narrative non-fiction, literary fiction, myth and fairytales, spiritual healing, and anything of a philosophic, mystical or folkloric leaning,
Speciality: Serial Fiction, Deep Coaching, & Plotting and Structure.
2024 SERVICES + MY FEES (before reedsy charges)
Can BLEND any of these services to each individual writer.
Sample Edit
A way to see if we're a good fit before you commit. Editorial review of first 25 pages of your ms and story. A read-through + returned copy with mark-up and comments; + crafted 1-2 page report.
£220 (Choosing to proceed will result in a £100 deduction from future service.)
The Opening Edit
Perfect for writers on a budget but longing for some professional insight into the calibre of their writing and story's potential. Editorial assessment of first 50 pages of your ms. Returned copy with mark-up and comments; plus a crafted 2-3 page report on your personal strengths and how best to next direct your efforts.
£490
Wayfinder Edit: Story Development and Shaping
Working with determined writers who have up to 30-35,000 words completed. Those seeking direction and input from an expert on how to grow and develop an outline, their story's potentialities and plot. A masterclass in craft along the way. A blend of developmental exploration + editorial assessment.
£790
Editorial Assessment. A full read-through, returned marked-up copy with annotations + a 3-5 page report covering character development, voice and tone, point of view, style, language and emotional impact.
£1100 full ms approx 75k words
Developmental Edit. Full read-through, returned marked-up copy with annotations + a 5-6 page report on wider arcs and patterning + a plan and methods to tackle them in the most effective and galvanising way.
£1300 full ms 75k words
Creative Coaching for plotting and story shaping over 3 months. Provides ample stimulus and motivation to make great strides coupled with up to 35,000 words|200 pages reviewed.
£1880(3-4 months) 6 instalments of £330 each.
Revolutionary Review: An Accompanied Journey Revising Your Novel
Combines 3 services: Full Developmental Edit, Creative Coaching & Revisions Review. A navigator, map, and co-ordinates in service to you and your highest vision.
£2,640 (6 months) 8 instalments of £330 each.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- First-class Masters in Poetics of Imagination
Work experience
Self-employed
Writers who attend my workshops become authorities on their stories. My role is to help writers prioritize their own well-being while navigating the challenges of writing, publishing, and life.
Writers & Artists, Bloomsbury PLC
Developing and rolling out 12 new services to support writers and champion their craft and work.
Working Partners & Cornerstones
Meeting with publishers to brainstorm series concepts; further developing projects in-house. Writing story lines (40-page story world bibles). Collaborating with a team of writers and training junior writers. Commissioning and editing professional fiction writers.
Amazon.co.uk
Literature & Fiction / Crime & Thriller Editor
Portfolio
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