Sigrid Macdonald – Editor

As the owner and senior editor of Book Magic, I oversee my employees, and we specialize in proofreading, copyediting, and manuscript evaluations. We work on all genres of books but particularly love memoirs, fantasy, science fiction, romance, erotica, and general fiction. Of course, we are delighted to work on nonfiction works and essays as well.

We work with clients who are seeking literary agents and traditional publishers in addition to those who want to self-publish. For the latter, we provide recommendations to formatters and cover design artists.

I have worked for seven international publishing houses; often publishers I know are looking for submissions and take my recommendations seriously.

Below please find testimonials from my clients:

TESTIMONIALS

As an indie author with a number of publications to my name (two novels, three non-fiction books, and a number of short stories), I have reached out for professional editing many times. In the course of my ten years as a full-time writer, my choice of editor has repeatedly—and now exclusively—come down to Sigrid Macdonald and Book Magic. Not only has their work been excellent, but the interest Sigrid and her associates have also taken in my projects, and in me personally, is what sets them apart. Writing is a lonely enterprise. We indie authors are vulnerable to exploitation. Sigrid and her team make the editing stage a shared enterprise, among friends.
Rem Westland, author Running for the People? and Badly Hidden

It was an honour to work with Sigrid Macdonald on my book Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured. Ms. Macdonald is engaging and professional, and she provided me with the necessary feedback to ensure my book was a success! Ms. Macdonald was attentive to my needs, accommodated my busy schedule, and offered encouragement and guidance every step of the way. Having her involved in editing my book is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I highly recommend Sigrid Macdonald and will definitely retain her brilliant skills for my second novel. Thank you, Sigrid, for helping me to pursue my dream of becoming an author.
Susanne Bellefeuille, author of Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured

“Sigrid copyedited The Spirit Path series that I have written, and thanks to her expertise and knowledge, I have signed a contract with a publishing house. Not only was she pleasant to work with, but she brought out the best in me and my writing skills. Thank you, Sigrid!”
Tammy Tate, author of The Spirit Path

“Finding Sigrid was fantastic for me. I’m a first-time author and was very unsure of how best to proceed with the editing process. Sigrid was responsive, reliable, and very thorough. She was unendingly patient with me and, overall, just a pleasant person to deal with. I would highly recommend her, and I will definitely use her for my next novel as well.”
Lisa Brown, author of The Porter’s Wife