Philip Parr – Editor

I started my publishing career in the 1990s with Macmillan's Dictionary of Art -- a mammoth encyclopedia with articles on just about everything that has ever been painted, sculpted or built. Since then, my editing experience has been similarly eclectic, ranging from comic novels to gritty crime fiction, and from popular biographies to in-depth historical studies. I have worked for most of the UK's major publishers (Hachette, Faber, HarperCollins, Routledge, etc.) on books by many best-selling authors, including Orhan Pamuk (Nobel laureate), DBC Pierre (Man Booker Prize), Tom Holland (Hessell-Tiltman Prize) and Mark Billingham (Crime Novel of the Year).

I also deal directly with writers who employ me to refine their articles and manuscripts prior to submission to agents, publishers and journals.

I have always been a freelancer, so I am acutely aware of the importance of building and maintaining close, collaborative relationships with clients. I see my role as entirely supportive, offering suggestions and a fresh perspective but never at the risk of jeopardizing the author's unique voice. It is, and always will be, your book. My job is simply to help you hone, polish and clarify the story you wish to tell.

Finally, as the service I provide is specifically tailored to each individual client, I guarantee that no AI will be used throughout the editing process.