Rachel Ann Horatia Beckett – Editor

I can make your book or article the best it can possibly be. Crucially, I can make it publishable. I will not take on any project that I do not think has potential to be published, and worth publishing. So if I quote on your job, that is already a thumbs up.

I have over 20 years' experience as an editor, both in publishing and in the commercial and services sectors. I have worked on a wide range of non-fiction publications, including art books, academic literature, mathematics textbooks and corporate literature. Since joining Reedsy, I have also increasingly developed a specialism in translated fiction and children's illustrated fiction. I have experience of design and illustration, so when editing illustrated books for children I can evaluate how well the text and image jointly tell the story and can guide you to achieve a structure that works.

I offer superb attention to detail with an impeccable approach to grammar, spelling and punctuation. I can improve structure and headings to signpost the reader through more complex documents. I will ensure that manuscripts meet the highest editorial standards of clarity and consistency, and that the text is tailored to the required readership.

I will edit your work using tracked changes and comments boxes. My price will include written feedback in Reedsy, as well as responses to queries you may raise. I always aim to quote competitive rates for the time taken. If my quote should happen to be a little higher than another editor's, you will see the benefit in the quality of the work, as I take enough time to ensure the highest standard.

Finally, just a little footnote to say that I am working part-time as an editor while studying for a PhD. So the deadline I will set myself will most likely be quite generous (to me). I don't wish to over-promise and would rather be realistic about how quickly I can do the work for you. Also, I will not edit AI generated material so please do not ask me to. Thank you for your understanding.

I look forward to working with you.