Alethea Spiridon

Alethea Spiridon – Editor

Editor - 23 years. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays. Found and edit New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. Free editing samples.

Overview

First and foremost, I care about your project and helping you achieve the best possible manuscript. I work collaboratively with writers and never try to impose my vision. It's your story, your project, and I respect that, so you lead. I'm here to help you see it through to as much success as we can together.

My approach to working with authors depends on the author and their needs. I am honest and always have what's best for the story in mind. I help authors find their strengths and then we launch from there. Every experience is different and tailored to the project and individual needs of the author.

I began my career as an editor in 2000 as a fiction editor for Harlequin Books where I acquired and edited manuscripts for almost seven years. My focus was primarily acquiring and doing structural and stylistic editing of women's fiction. I am a senior editor and was an editorial director with Entangled Publishing (since 2011).

I'm highly practiced in works of fiction, children's books, and non-fiction works (memoirs, business books, textbooks). I work with many writers who self-publish and I understand the needs of writers looking to self-publish. I want to see you succeed and achieve your publishing goals!

Manuscript evaluations are a strength; I've literally done hundreds. The feedback I provide has properly shaped many people's books. I'm a skilled and thorough structural/substantive editor, stylistic editor, proofreader, and developmental editor.

I've worked with many top authors in the industry, many I found in the slush pile. But I edit across all genres and have experience in all. I'm a writing coach who helps writers achieve their goals and overcome blocks that prevent them from tapping into their full creative arsenal. I do manuscript evaluations to help writers develop the tightest, strongest story possible.

I'm also well versed in screenplays and editing them and am currently pursuing my BFA Spec. Hons. in Film-Screenwriting.

Let's have a chat and see if we're a good fit!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Middle Grade Romantic Comedy
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Entangled Publishing

Nov, 2010 — Present

I acquire and edit manuscripts for all imprints for the company.

Self-employed

Jan, 2007 — Present

I've been offering editing services since 2007, focusing on manuscript evaluations, substantive edits, line/stylistic edits, copy edits, and proofreading for publishers and individuals looking to self-publish.

Harlequin Books

Jun, 2000 — Oct, 2006 (over 6 years)

Acquired and edited women's fiction manuscripts. Worked with many best-selling authors.

Portfolio

8 Souls

Rust, Rachel

Hosting A Protocol Event

Bear, UnrulyNerdGirl

Alethea has 2 reviews

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Yvette S.

Yvette S.

Nov, 2022

As a first-time writer, I wanted a developmental editor to work on my memoir/autobiography manuscript, to help me shape it. I was disappointed with the outcome of this contract. What I got were a few comments and detailed copy editing (mainly formatting) of the text, as well as a list of reference books, some of which I already have. Since he was recommending, what would be a rewrite of the ...
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Alethea S.
Yvette never came to me to discuss any of this and her disappointment, which means I was never given the opportunity to fix any issues. Communication is imperative. As a first-time writer, Yvette h...
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Marguerite C.

Marguerite C.

Jul, 2022

Very helpful and took into consideration my concerns,

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