Sandra Cain

Sandra Cain - Editor

I'm a best-selling British author, developmental and line editor, and book coach, specialising in memoir . Based in Los Angeles and the U.K.

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Hello ... my name is Sandra and I love stories.

I'm a professional developmental editor, line editor and book coach, currently working with authors who are passionately excited about their manuscripts. I worked for twenty years as a professor of creative writing for two universities in the UK (Southampton and Bournemouth), teaching editing, publishing and creative writing. I'm a member of the National Association of Writers in Education, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Society of Authors - and an editing consultant at the San Francisco Writers Conference 2023.

I've published over eleven books in my own name and edited numerous titles for private clients. In my capacity as a professor, I designed, authored, and taught two undergraduate writing degrees and two postgraduate degrees: MA Creative Writing and Publishing and MA Creative Writing: Industry and Practice, both of which included several modules on the craft of editing. I live and work in both Hampshire, UK and Los Angeles, USA- dividing my time equally between the two countries. I have worked with several publishing houses including Macmillan, Bloomsbury, Walker, Fresher (Bournemouth University Press), Matador, Biteback, Solent Press and the BBC.

I particularly enjoy developmental editing and exploring the author's creative and publishing goals. Developmental editing comes before any sentence level work and is usually the first level of professional feedback an author receives on their manuscript. I enjoy collaborating with authors to help them to deconstruct and rebuild their manuscript so that all the storytelling components work together to create a even better book - one that matches their goals.

I would love to guide you on your writing journey. Together we can explore story, plot, character, point of view, setting and world building, scene and narrative summary, genre, readership and market potential. Let's make your manuscript shine brightly and get it out into the world!





Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Anthologies
Contemporary Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Writing & Publishing

Certifications

  • MA Creative Writing
  • BA (Hons) Communication
  • MPhil Creative Writing

Work experience

Editor

Self-employed
January, 2010 – Present (about 13 years)

I own and run an international ghostwriting and editing service.

Portfolio (11 selected works)

Running For My Life

Wylie, Jordan

Media Writing: A Practical Introduction

Dr Craig Batty, Sandra Cain

From copywriting to screenwriting and digital to print, this text examines a variety of media writing possibilities. With case studies to illustrate concepts, the book merges theory and practical tips giving students a critical vocabulary to use when discussing texts. It is an essential resource for journalism, media and creative-writing students.

From copywriting to screenwriting and digital to print, this text examines a variety of media writing possibilities. With case studies to illustrate concepts, the book merges theory and practical tips giving students a critical vocabulary to use when discussing texts. It is an essential resource for journalism, media and creative-writing students.

Media Writing: A Practical Introduction

Craig Batty, Sandra Cain

The media writing industry is constantly changing, making it vital for students and practitioners to be able to adapt to new and different forms and approaches. Now updated in a second edition, this highly accessible and practical guide to media writing brings together a range of different professional contexts, enabling students to develop a solid understanding of the practices that will enab... read more

The media writing industry is constantly changing, making it vital for students and practitioners to be able to adapt to new and different forms and approaches. Now updated in a second edition, this highly accessible and practical guide to media writing brings together a range of different professional contexts, enabling students to develop a solid understanding of the practices that will enab... read more

Ignite

Sandra Cain

From Southampton Solent University's most creative minds comes this enthralling anthology. A debut of fresh writing talent: from literary art to chilling thriller; from dystopian nightmare to the closest of human encounters, the stories within display a wealth of imagination. With a range of unique and powerful voices, Ignite will light a fire in every reader.

From Southampton Solent University's most creative minds comes this enthralling anthology. A debut of fresh writing talent: from literary art to chilling thriller; from dystopian nightmare to the closest of human encounters, the stories within display a wealth of imagination. With a range of unique and powerful voices, Ignite will light a fire in every reader.

As We See It

Sandra Cain

Once upon a time some of the freshest and newest writers from Southampton Solent University collaborated to bring together this collection of short stories. From the shores of fantasy lands, the haunted house on an eerie street and worlds set years ahead of our own, there is something for everyone.

Once upon a time some of the freshest and newest writers from Southampton Solent University collaborated to bring together this collection of short stories. From the shores of fantasy lands, the haunted house on an eerie street and worlds set years ahead of our own, there is something for everyone.

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Anne McKeown
I loved working with Sandra, right from the beginning she took time to get to know me and my story. She gave constructive feedback, positive suggestions and very professional editing of my ms. Working with Sandra also gave me belief in myself as an author and that my story is worth sharing. I highly recommend her.

Anne McKeown, June 2022

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