Nicola Perry - Editor

My focus is on you and the story you are telling. My focus is on understanding the core values that are motivating you to create your art, and this particular story, in the first place. I will show up for you and your book, because I appreciate it's not always easy to show up for ourselves. It's my job to mind the gap between what's in your head, and heart, and what's on the page; but the creative journey should, first and foremost, be rewarding.

That said, I have 20 years' professional, hands-on experience in publishing with Amazon, Bloomsbury and Writers & Artists. I understand how the marketplace works, so can provide insight and commercial guidance. More essentially, I am sensitive and vigilant to the reader's experience; harnessing all aspects of story craft - tone, style, form, pacing, character arcs, emotional resonance, and plot structure - to invite your audience in; and keep them there.


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My Areas of Personal/Professional Interest: Literary & speculative/philosophical fiction; novellas; literary memoir; Cultural & Ethical Themes; some YA. Authors who are driven to share something of import with their readers.

Specialisms: Developmental Editing (Novels in Progress); Narrative/Story Development; Plot & Structure; The Art of Revising; The Art of the Synopsis; Writers' Progress and Development; Creative Coaching.

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Expertise:
Story Craft: Trained in story development (across multiple genres and forms); written dozens of storylines for mainstream publishers, film scripts, animation scripts, novels, transmedia projects and a travel book (33 Walks in London). In turn, trained junior editors and writers at all levels in story craft.

Mentoring Writers: 1-1 professional contact; preparing assessment reports covering aspects related to plot, narrative style, characterisation and marketability; providing on-going support and considered feedback. A high percentage went on to secure publishing deals, and rebuild their careers.

Editing: A keen eye for cohesiveness; developmental editing; experience of working with writers across genres and ability levels; commissioning and project managing up to 15 live books annually.

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Based on my offer, however, we are talking about my devoting an hour for this stage. For more sustained, extensive mentoring and editing, you are moving onto another level of developmental editing.

submitting pages and notes for evaluation. The stronger the core elements become, the more confident you will be in your own ability to proceed; moving forward at a rate and, in a way, that inspires and motivates you; meeting your own demands.

Testimonials "‘The session - I loved it……..just what I needed. Brainstorming but with direction, and I really felt as though Nicola knows her stuff which is very inspiring and reassuring. I also feel as though I have somebody on my side, the sense of support and enthusiasm coupled with belief from her is wonderful. I came away really believing that I can do this and, with Nicola’s support, I know I can make it great … Thank you.’" -- Alex Brown, Now Agented

"It is true to say that in all service-related dealings it is the people that make the difference and Nicola’s approach and interpersonal skills were of the highest standard. Once again thank you for providing this excellent service, we will certainly be recommending this service to other serious writers as a result of this experience.' - Kathryn