Sonny Marr

Sonny Marr – Editor

Editor and pitch writer for fiction and personal memoir. I will shape your manuscript and offer guidance on how to get it published.

Overview

I am a professional Commissioning Editor specialising in fiction and personal memoir. I love working with authors at the start of their career. I will take your manuscript from rough draft to polished manuscript whilst offering support and guidance on how to navigate the publishing industry. I am particularly skilled at helping writers hone their pitch to ensure that literary agents and publishers sit up and take notice.


With 10 years experience in trade publishing, I have edited and published numerous Sunday Times and NYT bestsellers and worked with authors such as Sophie Cousens, Susan Lewis, Kathy Reichs, Pet Shop Boys, Kiersten Modglin and many more!


I am available for copyediting and proofreading, but the most valuable service I offer is in shaping your manuscript to ensure that it reaches its most compelling and commercial potential.


I began my career at a literary agency, and I also work as a Development Producer for podcasts. If you have a great idea for a non-fiction narrative series, or are struggling to decide whether your idea would work better as a podcast or a book, I'm very happy to help.


Note: I usually suggest that we get on a call before preparing a quote/making an offer. This is so I can properly tailor the work to your goals, needs and budget. It's also a good opportunity to see if we get along!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller Romance Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

Hachette

Jun, 2021 — Present

Penguin Random House

Sep, 2016 — Jun, 2021 (over 4 years)

Portfolio

In Case of Emergency

Poorna Bell

Century

Just Haven't Met You Yet

Cousens, Sophie

G.P. Putnam's Sons

I Was There

Alan Edwards

Marr's Guitars

Marr, Johnny

Two Nights: A Novel

Reichs, Kathy

This Time Next Year

Cousens, Sophie

Sonny has 23 reviews

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Ashlyn R.

Ashlyn R.

Jan, 2025

It was wonderful to work with Sonny! She was extremely kind and supportive. The edits she gave me were to the point and constructive. It was exactly what I needed in an editor!
Tony C.

Tony C.

Nov, 2024

Sonny provided even more assistance and insight than I expected when I initially signed up for Reedsy. I received the edit recommendations I was looking for, but also personalized advice for navigating the industry and what my next steps should be.
Louise F.

Louise F.

Nov, 2024

Sonny was a delight to work with, very encouraging, enthusiastic and positive. She was very easy to chat with during our feedback session and I looked forward to our interactions. She offered insights, ideas and suggestions lightly, without pressure but always with the aim of improving my work. I look forward to working with Sonny again. Sonny, thank you for making my first experience working ...
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Dimitrios A.

Dimitrios A.

Aug, 2024

My experience with Sonny has been nothing but fabulous. She has been attentive to my needs as a first time writer of a novel. She was also thorough, competent, direct, very friendly and knowledgeable. I am and will continue to work with her in the future. She is highly recommended.
Peter C.

Peter C.

Jun, 2024

This is my first novel and contact with the literary / publishing world and Sonny brought professional reality to my rather woolly and over-complicated story line. As well as very clear criticisms and suggestions for improving the novel Sonny also provided a valuable insiders view of the industry; exactly what agents will be looking for, help in putting together my submission package and an und...
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