Robin Seavill – Editor

I’m here to help you craft the best possible version of your work to give it maximum impact all the way from the publisher’s desk through to the reader’s soul. This includes everything from basic grammar and spelling to the more complex areas of character, plot and structure.

Viewing your material with a fresh eye, I can suggest cuts where the prose may be too dense, or beefing up where it appears weak or unconvincing. And any corrections will be carried out with sensitivity to the original tone of the piece and your unique authorial voice.

Writers whose books I've worked on include David Solomons, author of Not Another Happy Ending, which was later filmed with Karen Gillan in the lead, and Robert Thorogood, creator of TV series Death in Paradise. Adam Nevill, author of the horror novels The Ritual and No One Gets Out Alive, later filmed, recalls:

"When I was an extremely busy editor of over 80 titles per year at Virgin Books, Robin had the expertise and experience that always gave me peace of mind with my authors’ work at proof-stage. Robin is also a very clever chap; his broad general knowledge has often been indispensable during the editorial process.”

More recent clients have said this:

“Working with Robin was one of the best decisions I made while finishing my historical fiction novel. He was fully engaged in the story, offering feedback that was insightful, clear, and genuinely helpful. He didn’t just improve the manuscript – he made me a better writer.”

John Hawkins, The Contender from Delos, 2025

“Robin was perfect: eagle-eyed with an elephant’s memory; pinpoint attention to detail; marvellous communicator; always swift with his responses; a professional of the highest calibre. His sage advice was forthright and enormously helpful.”

Mel Cutler, If By Chance, 2024

“A brilliant operator who weeded out my mistakes at pace. On point with all aspects of the historic period I was dealing in, and it wasn’t just his English knowledge that stood out but his geography and history knowledge as well.”

Conor Brennan, The Wolves of the Irish Sea I & II, 2023

“Truly a professional. The quality of work was out of this world, it is all I could ever ask for. If I could give 6 stars in communication and punctuality I would give 7.”

L.S. Goozdich, Frozen Wrath, 2022

“Outstanding. Robin is the consummate professional. His suggestions are very helpful. His insights are spot on and his responsiveness is unmatched.”

Frank Napolitano, Day of Days: September 11, 2001, 2021

“Robin was absolutely the man for this job. He was patient, thorough, knowledgeable and went the extra mile. He was also fun to interact with.”

Carol Blackwood, Angels of Death, 2020

“Finding Robin here on Reedsy was like finding gold.”

Heather Stretch, The Brigandshaw Chronicles, 2019