Shoaib M. Hussain

Shoaib M. Hussain – Editor

Professional Development Editor. Certified proofreader and copyeditor of specialised non-fiction and genre fiction.

Overview

Hey there! I want to make your text the strongest it can be and it would be my pleasure to collaborate on your work. I want to thank you for looking me up. So a little about my services:

I offer consultation and editorial assessments on projects, where I can provide you with my analysis and insight on your entire manuscript. This entails detailing in-depth feedback concerning elements such as plot, characterization, structure, consistency and style to strengthen your text. I do this with detailed notes and concentrated 1-2-1 feedback.

I also offer developmental edits, where I want to be able to shape your text and make it become the best possible narrative that all readers can enjoy, by making use of my extensive market knowledge. And finally, I offer copyediting and proofreading services to all my clients, tasks where I diligently look at the punctuation, grammar, syntax and meaning, scrutinising and critiquing your work with a fine and surgical eye.

Not only do I want to give you the tools to create a wonderful text, I want to offer my expertise - my strong attention to detail, my publishing insight, my ability to dissect and cultivate - in order to provide you the platform to kickstart or progress your successful career as an author.

I'm an individual who can spot a text with potential, and its ability to perform well within the market especially considering my 6 years + worth of marketing and editorial experience within the publishing industry. My active involvement in the acquisition process means that I have valuable experience in knowing what works best and I can take your text, whether it is fiction or non-fiction, to the next level.

I have a 2:1 honours in BA (hons) English Literature with Creative Writing. I just really love great stories and engaging texts and how they're able to enrich the human experience, and I can't wait to read yours!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction History Islam Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Coming of Age Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Publishing Training Centre certified copy-editing and proofreading
  • Publishing Training Centre certified copy-writing for Publishers

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2022 — Present

Studio Books

Nov, 2020 — Sep, 2022 (almost 2 years)

Lagardère Publishing

Sep, 2019 — Oct, 2020 (about 1 year)

L Evening Telegraph

Dec, 2012 — Mar, 2015 (about 2 years)
Proficient proofread, copyeditor and copywriter for the number one county paper.

Portfolio

Big Girl, Small Town

Gallen, Michelle

Starve Acre

Hurley, Andrew Michael

Hashim & Family

Ahsan, Shahnaz

Made with Reedsy
Insurrection: Book 1

Morkert, Gilda

Independently published

Made with Reedsy
A Newlywed Muslim Man's Guide to the Birds and the Bees (The Muslim Man's Guide To)

Nobody, Sheikh Nobody ibn

Independently published

The Lawyer Life Survival Guide

Noble, Autumn

Independently published

Made with Reedsy
Mausumbe Road

Ali, Subia J.

Ibex Reads

Made with Reedsy
Baltimore Catholic

Caine, N.

Independently published

Made with Reedsy
The Embrace of Auschwitz

Polidano, Owen

Made with Reedsy
Adangara: The Legend of the Oris (A Dance of Dreams and Death)

Bello, Avosuahi S

Scarlez18 Limited

Made with Reedsy
Istanbul: An Islamic History Guide

Akhter, Dr Muhammad Wajid

Troubador Publishing

Borrowed Time

Nolte, John

Bombardier Books

Made with Reedsy
Life Is Just A Test

Dream, Dr. Justin A.

BookBaby

Cinema Love: A Novel

Tang, Jiaming

Dutton

The Blacksmith's Son (Mageborn Book 1)

Manning, Michael G.

Gwalchmai Press

Where's Spidey?: A Spider-Man search & find book

Marvel Entertainment International Ltd

Shoaib M. has 18 reviews

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Tahreem H.

Tahreem H.

Oct, 2025

It has been a wonderful experience working with Shoaib Hussain. He helped me copyedit my children’s book with great attention to detail and professionalism. In addition to editing, he provided valuable advice and insightful suggestions that helped improve the content of my book. His thoughtful co...
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Shoaib M. H.
Thank you for your very kind words Tahreem - it was such an honor working on a children's book that's going to inspire generations to come. I hope I can work with you again!
Sunny D.

Sunny D.

Jul, 2024

Meticulous and constructive.
Brandon S.

Brandon S.

Apr, 2024

Shoaib knows what he's doing! I couldn't be happier with the service he provided. I highly recommend him to anyone in search of editorial services.
gilda M.

gilda M.

Nov, 2023

Very nice to work with, great constructive feedback.
Nazia K.

Nazia K.

Aug, 2023

As a newcomer to writing, taking the next step of assessing and editing my manuscript felt overwhelmingly daunting. However, with Shoaib's tailored guidance for a novice like me, everything changed. Shoaib skillfully blended constructive criticism with genuine praise, turning the process into a ...
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