Amy Slack

Amy Slack – Editor

I'm an editor with over 10 years of industry experience, specialising in lifestyle and narrative non-fiction across a wide range of genres.

Overview

With over a decade's experience in practical and narrative non-fiction publishing, I am a firm believer in the value that an editor can bring to a book. Whether I am providing a structural edit or a final proofread, I focus not only on grammar but on sense and clarity, putting myself in the reader's shoes and anticipating the questions they might ask.

In my career, I have edited countless cookbooks, practical gardening guides, and step-by-step craft books on everything from quilting and crochet to calligraphy and manga. I have worked with doctors, witches, celebrity chefs, and award-winning gardeners. I learn something new from every book I edit, and often come away with a new hobby or topic I will obsess over for months on end.

Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Fashion & Textiles Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MA Creative Writing, Birkbeck University (First Class)

Work experience

Gemini Books

Jun, 2025 — Present
Commissioning and project editing across music, film, gardening and gift titles, aimed at US and UK readers.

DK

Sep, 2015 — Jun, 2025 (over 9 years)
Project editing and later commissioning across craft, gardening, food, and health titles, publishing into UK, US, and international co-ed markets. My titles include Sunday Times bestsellers, Garden Media Guild award-winners, and a number of Amazon category bestsellers.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Amy has 2 reviews

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Carolyn C.

Carolyn C.

May, 2026

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Working with Amy was an absolute pleasure. Her professionalism, insight, and genuine care for my manuscript elevated the entire process. She approached my work with respect, clarity, and enthusiasm — offering thoughtful feedback that strengthened both the structure and the voice of my book. Amy’s...
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Amy S.
Thank you for your kind review, Carolyn - it was a pleasure working on your manuscript!
Valerie F.

Valerie F.

Apr, 2026

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Amy was professional, timely, and considerate of my needs. Her suggestions were helpful and I appreciated her follow through with any questions that I had. I would ask for Amy again with my next project.

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