Rachel Rowlands

Rachel Rowlands – Editor

Fiction editor. I've worked on 260+ books for independent authors and publishing houses, including some of the Big 5.

Overview

**Now booking for 2024**


If you're looking for a professional book editor who understands the struggles of writing and publishing – you're in the right place!


My approach to editing is to be kind, while remaining honest. I’ve written and published my own books, signed with a literary agent, and worked on over 200 titles for big publishers and indie authors. I know exactly what it’s like to pour all your time, energy and love into a dream project, and to feel overwhelmed and nervous about what comes next. This industry is hard, and that’s why I believe every writer deserves to work with someone who is friendly, supportive and on their side.


I work across a wide range of fiction genres, but my preferred areas are speculative fiction, fantasy, and romance – I work across adult and young adult fiction. During my editorial career, I've worked with the likes of HarperCollins, Black Library (Games Workshop, publisher of Warhammer fiction), Hachette UK, Bloomsbury, and Penguin Random House.


I’m based in the UK, but I work with authors all over the globe.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy Paranormal Romance Psychological Thriller Romantic Comedy Science Fiction Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA in English/Creative Writing
  • Fiction Editing
  • Proofreading (Publishing Training Centre)
  • Copyediting and proofreading 1: Introduction
  • Copyediting 2: Headway

Portfolio

The Wolf King

Palphreyman, Lauren

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The Other Ones

Hart, Fran

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It’s that time of year again, snowflakes are fluttering and the countdown to Christmas has begun! Holly Devine is returning to the only place that feels like home, hoping that some festive mag... read more
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Snow is beginning to fall around the cosy Castle Teashop, with its toasty log fire, scrumptious mince pies and delicious hot chocolates. Romance is in the air and Lily King is hoping some wint... read more
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The Sunshine Hideaway, with its big bay windows and stunning view of Sunflower Island’s golden beaches, is the only place Madison Skylar has ever truly thought of as home. Could returning to t... read more
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A Warhammer Age of Sigmar novel tying in with the hugely successful Warhammer Underworlds game.Ghur is a realm of vast wilds and savage beasts. Few are more vicious than the herdchief, Ghroth ... read more
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A Horror short story set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Universe.Guests are arriving at the ancient castle of Mhurghast, summoned by the reclusive Count von Koeterberg. They expect a grand fea... read more
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Love can be a thorny business.When Tanglewood flower shop owner Leanne enters Budding Stars – a floristry TV competition – she’s shocked to make it through to the televised stages where the pr... read more
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Guilty Women

Melanie Blake

THE SENSATIONAL NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER “If you only read one book this year, Guilty Women won't disappoint. It will leave you breathless.” The Express “Guilty Women’s al... read more
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Rachel has 1 review

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Austin H.

Austin H.

Jul, 2018

I am a new writer, and Rachel not only seemed very interested in my book, but she often communicated with me about not only the use of Reedsy, as I didn't understand the system that well, but also about editing itself, which I was very new at. Rachel went over my monster of a manuscript and showed me parts that needed rewritten, fixed, and changed and I feel my manuscript will become better b...
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