Rhodri Owen – Editor

Friendly copy editor/proofreader/editorial assessor who enjoys working with fellow writers to help unlock their book's potential.

Overview

I'll protect the writer's voice, help to strengthen their ideas and get their book in the best shape for publication. I have a sense of humour and believe communication is key. Since 2006 I have freelanced for indie publishers in Wales like Gomer Press, Y Lolfa, Graffeg, Alcemi, Parthian/Library of Wales and Honno. I have worked as a journalist, PR and web producer for the BBC and newspapers. I'm the author of four non-fiction titles and my first novel, Delilah, was published by Gomer Press in 2019, so I have seen the publishing process from both sides and know the value of a sensitive and accurate second pair of eyes on any manuscript.

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Nature Sports & Outdoors

Fiction

Children's Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime

Languages

English (UK)

Work experience

Freelance editor and proofreader

Various

Apr, 2006 — Present

I've worked with a number of Wales-based indie publishers, including Gomer Press, Y Lolfa, Graffeg, Alcemi and Parthian.

Various

BBC, Western Mail, Wales on Sunday

Sep, 1987 — Dec, 2015 (about 28 years)

During this time I worked at the BBC as a broadcast journalist, a web content producer and as a press and publicity officer. I was also employed as a journalist for the Western Mail and Wales on Sunday newspapers.

Portfolio

Unleaving

Siân Collins

Fortuna's Deadly Shadow

Leslie Scase

Great Rugby Moments by Gareth Edwards (2015-09-14)

Inn of Waking Shadows, The

Brading, Karla

Comet and the Thief, The

Ruth Morgan

Mamgu's Campervan and the Knights in Shining Armour

White, Wendy

Beyond Extreme - Running Story of Lowri Morgan, The

Morgan, Lowri

Goodbye Twentieth Century (Library of Wales)

Abse, Dannie

Roberto: Kicking Every Ball

Martinez, Roberto

Dial M for Merthyr

Trezise, Rachel

Wales A Photographer's Journey by David Wilson (Illustrated, 1 Jul 2012) Hardcover

David Wilson

Reporter:An Autobiography

Fishlock, Trevor

The Hills of Wales

Perrin, Jim

Half Time: The Autobiography

Owens, Nigel

Salt

Kean, Catrin

Dead White

Gwen Parrott

Rhodri has 18 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

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John W.

Mar, 2024

Pinned

My third collaboration with Rhodri and as always, professional, sound and reliable edit of my work. The next manuscript will be heading towards him very soon.

Linda M.

Jan, 2024

Pinned

Rhodri did a terrific job for me. Punctual and to the point, he gave me a clear direction on how to improve my novel and he provided me with insightful comments. Following his helpful suggestions and advice, my story is now polished and tightened, and has a more natural flow. What can I say more?...

ian M.

Dec, 2023

Pinned

I am so glad I picked Rhodri to edit and proofread the book, it's been a steep learning curve but he helped so much and has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend Rhodri to anyone 😊

Nick L.

Sep, 2025

This is my second time working with Rhodri, this time on a non-fiction product. He was able to accommodate my tight timescale and delivered a quality job yet again. He always finds things I've missed, even when I have reviewed it a million times! Would definitely use him again for fiction and non...

Claire N.

Jun, 2025

I have been delighted with Rhodri's work, and his attitude towards it. He kept me informed of which phase of the editing he was doing, and in fact delivered the final result two weeks early. Although his remit was as a copy editor, I asked for specific help with two chapters, which I felt were w...