Overview
When you're writing a book, it’s easy to steer off track without a little one-on-one guidance from a professional. I have been a development editor since 2014 and have helped authors address several complex story issues.
I can work with you over the course of 4 - 6 weeks, guaranteeing you thorough, compassionate feedback on your story's development and/or manuscript.
With years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and editing, I have a visceral understanding of story. There's nothing I love more than identifying the most engaging elements of story and working with a writer on what’s not.
I offer story development, development edititng, and sensitivity reading*.
I hold an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and my debut novel, Body of Water, was one of ten books long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize.
My latest book, Behind the Seams, reached the 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize semifinals.
*for white, gay, cisgender male characters.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MA (Distinction) Professional Writing, Falmouth University
Work experience
Self-employed
Providing book coaching services including story development, developmental editing, and pitch package creation. I also provide an ongoing mentorship package.
Over the years, I've come to specialise in romance and queer fiction, but in most genres.
Up until 2020, I worked part-time alongside my full-time day job, but I am now dedicated to full-time editing and coaching.
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Completed an Abbreviated Developmental Edit of the 54k word manuscript for J.J. Anderson's 'The Village: A Year in Twelve Tales' in 15 hours, over 1 week. In addition, I completed 12 Abbreviated Developmental Edits of each short story chapter in 35 hours, over 5 weeks.
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