Rosie Walker

Rosie Walker – Editor

Psychological thriller author with HarperCollins and Bookouture, offering developmental edits, copy edits and proofreading.

Overview

I'm here to give you guidance and support to get your novel to the next stage through developmental edits: assessing your manuscript to help you tighten your plot, crank up the tension, and understand what your book needs to grip the reader on every page. When you've nailed your plot, I also offer copy editing services where I forensically examine your novel on a line-by-line basis to ensure every paragraph does the best work it can.


I'm a writer and editor with two published novels of my own: Secrets of a Serial Killer (2020), and The House Fire (2022), both published by HarperCollins. I'm currently finishing my third novel, drafting my fourth (both out in 2024!), and offering my services as a freelance developmental and copy editor, specialising in psychological thrillers and women's fiction.


I have a Masters in Creative Writing, which taught me the ins and outs of structure, pace, plot and conflict, and I've navigated the novel writing and publishing process from start to finish. I know what it's like when you've done everything you can and you're ready for another set of eyes on your work.



TESTIMONIALS:


"I’m a published travel writer and I’ve relied on Rosie’s editing skills for the past five years. Her keen eye and attention to detail ensured everything is word perfect, from newspaper articles to competition-winning pieces. Recently I used her developmental editing service for my psychological thriller manuscript and she was amazing, showing me where the action needed to pick up on the page, helping me restructure the twist so it’s perfect and also letting me know when something was working well, which was incredibly helpful and motivating."

-- Suzy Pope, Travel Writer and Novelist


"Rosie is an excellent editor who provides insightful, straightforward feedback. She has a great understanding of what captivates a reader, and spots any issues with pacing or plotting a mile off. She's an expert on structure and is an invaluable source of guidance when it comes to tackling the big developmental work. In addition, she has a good ear for language and can help rework paragraphs and sentences until they flow. After working with her for over a decade, I would highly recommend her as an editor, whether you're looking for big-picture developmental work or in-depth copy editing."

-- Colm Boyd, Novelist and Editor

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Creative Writing MSc
  • Psychology BSc

Work experience

Harper Collins UK, Bookouture

Nov, 2019 — Present

I have written two published novels: Secrets of a Serial Killer (2020), and The House Fire (2022), both published by Harper Collins. My third and fourth novels will be published in 2024 with Bookouture.

Self-employed

Sep, 2010 — Present

Structural, copy and line edits for fiction, along with manuscript and synopsis assessments and agent query feedback. Published pieces include my own novels and #1 bestseller The Last Days of Summer by Vanessa Ronan (Penguin Ireland, 2016), shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
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Salted Earth (Seahouses Mystery Book 2)

Graham, Katherine

Copy Editing
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Salt Girl (Seahouses Mystery Book 3)

Graham, Katherine

Copy Editing
The House Fire

Walker, Rosie

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment

Rosie has 13 reviews

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Samantha S.

Samantha S.

Sep, 2023

Rosie was amazing! She made sure she had a clear understanding of what I was looking for to have the best possible outcome for my manuscript. Plus, she made it a point to identify components she really enjoyed which was a nice surprise! I will be working with her on all future projects!
Rosie W.
Thank you so much! What a lovely review. I really enjoyed doing your copy edit and hope to work together again in the future. Can't wait to see your book in print :)
Orsolya K.

Orsolya K.

Jul, 2023

Another amazing collaboration with Rosie. Super speedy turnaround and still great quality work. Thank you Rosie. Hope to work with you again in the future on another project.
Rosie W.
Thank you so much! I was so pleased to work on your book for a copy edit after the developmental edit: I felt so lucky to see the way your book developed into such a fantastic story. Good luck in y...
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HM S.

HM S.

Apr, 2023

Rosie was fantastic to work with! She communicated clearly and delivered her work according to our agreed upon timeline. Her editing touch was light but thoughtful and precise and her work contributed to my writing being more consistent, polished and ready for the next stage of the publishing adventure. She posed some great questions in the margin which helped me see the novel through the reade...
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Rosie W.
This is such a lovely review, thank you! I really enjoyed working with you and hope we can work together again on future books.
Orsolya K.

Orsolya K.

Apr, 2023

Rosie has been great to work with. Her developmental edit was thorough and her comments have given me great food for thought on how to improve my work. Looking forward to working with her again in the future.
Rosie W.
Thank you so much! It was lovely to work with you and I really hope we have many more projects together.
Derrick K.

Derrick K.

Feb, 2023

Rosie is professional, punctual, and thorough. She ensures she understands the author's requirements before proceeding and only promises what she can deliver to a high standard.
Rosie W.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work with you again.

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