Paul Kane

Paul Kane – Editor

I'm a bestselling, award-winning author & editor in the fields of Crime/Horror/Dark Fantasy/SF/YA, for a variety of publishers.

Overview

I'm a #1 bestselling and award-winning author and editor, who has worked for publishers such as Titan, Simon & Schuster, Constable & Robinson, HQ/HarperCollins, Flame Tree and PS Publishing. My specialisms are Crime/Horror/Dark Fantasy/SF, and I have edited mass market anthologies including fiction from the likes of Stephen King, Olivie Blake, John Connolly, ML Rio, Val McDermid, Lee Child and many more.

I've also taught workshops and run award-winning classes, taking students through every stage of working of their fiction.

In terms of my process, I'm patient and enthusiastic and focussed on making work the best it can be.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Fantasy Horror Mystery & Crime Post-Apocalyptic Psychological Thriller
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 1996 — Present
I write horror/crime and dark fantasy fiction; I edit anthologies and also offer general editing and proofreading services.

Portfolio

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Exit Wounds

Benedict, A.K.

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Cursed: An Anthology

Henry, Christina

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Paul has 2 reviews

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Warren Z.

Warren Z.

Mar, 2025

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Paul did a good job editing my MS, and showed himself to be quite adept at recognizing needless repetition. His services are definitely worth the price.
Paul K.
Thanks so much Warren, it was a pleasure working with you!
Ryan M.

Ryan M.

Sep, 2025

Project was done well with good feedback
Paul K.
Thanks so much for the great feedback, really appreciated!

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