Susan Gaigher - Editor
I am an editor, author coach and publishing consultant with 12 years' experience in the publishing industry.
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Overview
Accomplished copy and developmental editor experienced at editing and publishing in a diverse range of genres and markets. Has worked for renowned trade, educational and academic publishing houses such as Blackhall Publishing, Pearson, and Oxford University Press. Founder of Influunt Publishing, a self-publishing consultancy in Vancouver, Canada that provides a range of editorial and production services to new and established authors.
Susan has experience editing a variety of genres, including non-fiction (business, personal development, memoirs, education, science, maths) and fiction (fantasy, YA, crime, science fiction, romance). She is an astute, meticulous copy editor and an involved developmental editor who loves helping authors craft their books.
Susan is passionate about storytelling and the powerful role it plays in creating better, more empathetic humans. Through her personalized coaching and publishing services, she helps authors develop their voice, perfect their writing, and navigate the overwhelming waters of the publishing industry.
TESTIMONIALS
"I've worked with Susan for many years, during which time she edited and produced a variety of print and digital books are our company. The quality of her work, and her dedication to projects from start to finish, is testament to her professional skills and work ethic. I heartily recommend her services as an author coach, project manager, and developmental and copy editor."
–Janine Wilson, Lead Publisher Oxford University Press SA
"Susan edited my novel and I was very happy with her work. She is very thorough and always available to help. She really helped me develop a parts where I was stuck and didn't know what direction to go in."
– Anthea Smith, Clear Margin Consulting
"As a first-time client, I am extremely pleased with not only the quality and timeliness of Susan's work, but her professionalism, intelligence, and friendly, accommodating attitude towards myself and my novel. She's been an absolute joy to work with, and I very much look forward to working with her again in the future."
– Morgan Dax, author of How to Grow a Stripper (Stripped Trilogy Book I)
– Morgan Dax, author of How to Grow a Stripper (Stripped Trilogy Book I)
Languages
English (CAN)
English (SA)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Education & Reference
Inspirational
Fiction
Fantasy
Literary Fiction
Romance
Young Adult
Certifications
- Masters in Digital Publishing (MA)
- Bachelors in Publishing (B.IS)
Work experience
Publishing consultant
Self-employed
July, 2018
–
Present
(over 2 years)
Publishing manager
Self-employed
January, 2016
–
December, 2017
(almost 2 years)
Publisher
Pearson Education
June, 2014
–
December, 2015
(over 1 year)
Managing Editor
Pearson Education
November, 2010
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June, 2014
(over 3 years)
Editor
Blackhall Publishing
January, 2007
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May, 2010
(over 3 years)
Portfolio (19 selected works)
Night of the Cologoro (The Histories of Laenutia Book 2)
Christine Porter
The shadowy figure of a cow is haunting the fields of Dumnien. A curiosity, certainly, but not much to worry about, is it? Until cows start going missing across the province, that is.Curiosity leads Morgan and Jeremiah to investigate further. The more they investigate, the more they realise that the situation is far more horrifying and sinister than even they could imagine. Determined to disco... read more
Peril Beyond the Waterfall (The Histories of Laenutia Book 1)
Christine Porter
In the magical empire of Laenutia, beyond a gateway of cascading water, lies a kingdom in peril. The forces of evil are gathering, ready to oust the rightful rulers of the land. Chaos hovers as the ruthless Prince Validin sets his plans in motion.But there is hope. For in the sleepy village of Omondei lives a small, insatiably curious boy called Jeremiah, who dreams of doing something extraord... read more
Ethics for Accountants and Auditors
Louise Kretzschmar, Frans Prinsloo, Martin Prozesky, Deon Rossouw, Sander f Korien, Jacques Siebrits, Minka Woermann
How does a company best manage its ethical performance? What is the difference between personal and social ethical dilemmas? What moral obligations are expected from modern corporations? What factors need to be taken into account when making ethically-sound decisions? Ethics for Accountants and Auditors third edition covers the ethics course for accounting and auditing students in their second... read more
This book is an indispensable guide for high net worth individualsand entrepreneurs considering relocating to Switzerland and will alsobe of great value to their advisors. Dr. Juerg Steffen has compiled acomprehensive overview of the most important topics that should betaken into account when planning such a move, such as immigrationlaw, customs, taxation, real estate, inheritance law, and hea... read more
You don’t have to be rich to own a leisure boat. If you want to travel the waters of the world or cruise the beautiful coastlines of Asian countries, these days it’s worth considering buying a yacht of your own—which means there’s a growing untapped market of potential boaters.Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, The Business of Boating in Asia has the information you need to stay afloat.Thi... read more
I AM.
Stephanie Lauren Moore
“'I am’ to me means I am whatever I choose to be. I exist, I’m here, I belong and I’m bloody proud of myself”- Joshua Clark Each year, the world loses thousands of beautiful souls to suicide. People who have lost sight of their beauty, who have lost hope that life will ever get better.I want that to change. I want to see people start to believe in themselves. I want people to develop the ‘I am... read more
Insights: The Proven Strategies For Success: How Entrepreneurs Thrive in the Modern World And How You Can Too
Antoine Airoldi, Alix Wilde, Junaid Ahmed, Robert Moore, Jennifer Thomas, Amber Blasco, Ed Weeks, De'Andrea Matthews, Esther Laiacona, Lauren Tickner
Insights: The Proven Strategies For Success, How Entrepreneurs Thrive in the Modern World And How You Can TooYou will find this book is the perfect blend of creativity and marketing to scale any brand from music to digital marketing using 6-figure secrets most entrepreneurs will never share with you (now revealed to the public). Insights provide mindset mastery that will remove your concerns a... read more
Thrust abruptly into adulthood, and following her mother’s excellent example of how-to-relationship, nineteen-year-old Liesa flies across the country to live with a guy she met online, just one month ago.He’s everything her ultra conservative upbringing said a man should be; financially stable, strong, financially stable, and financially stable. But despite his impressive (albeit illegal) inco... read more
How Popo Got His Name
Tina Reich
How Popo got his name is the delightful story of how Baby Joseph meets his family for the first time. He meets is aunt. He meets is grandpa and grandma. Then he meets his other grandparents. BUT he already has a grandpa, so who is this?
Ella's Big Catch
Tina Reich
Ella's off for a great day of fishing with her dad. She learns to sit patiently and quietly. It's at the end of the day that she begins to understand that sometimes, when we sit quietly, we can hear the wind blowing, and sometimes so much more!
The Magical Path of ACOA Recovery
Vicki-ann Thornton
This is my quest for recovery from growing up with alcoholic parents. Family addiction recovery is a vast topic covering all aspects of our lives. So, in order to keep it simple, there are only five things you need to know about the book.You can read it in about three hoursAnd to keep things time-friendly it's split into five questsFurther to this, each quest has its own tasksIn addition, you ... read more
Rev. Lois is a multifaceted medium, spiritual teacher and healer. She has been working in this field for 35 years now.This first published work is intimate and personal, filled with lots of her own experiences, while at the same time, it is a “guide to people in spiritual evolution.” The book covers mystical, spiritual and metaphysical issues facing people today. It explores the darker aspects... read more
Feeding the Change
Diana Hopkins
Are you struggling with menopausal symptoms? Do you want to help control them without drugs or hormones? Do you want to eat foods that are rich in nutrients that can help minimize your symptoms? Do you want to lose some weight?Then this book will help guide you on how to do that.I’m a huge advocate of healthy eating. I understand the importance of feeding our bodies nutrients that include prot... read more
The 7 Songs Of A Successful Team: A Leadership Parable by Dr. Pelè
Raymond Ugboajah, Dr. Pelè
Business Ethics
Deon Rossouw, Leon van Vuuren
Why do ethics make business sense? What is the social responsibility of business? What is the role of ethics within corporate governance? How should organisation manage ethics from within? Business Ethics sixth edition answers these and many other questions related to the field of Business Ethics. This textbook is suitable for BCom students following courses in ethics, and can also be used for... read more
This book is an indispensable guide for high net worth individualsand entrepreneurs considering relocating to Austria and will also beof great value to their advisors. Dr. Juerg Steffen has compiled acomprehensive overview of the most important topics that should betaken into account when planning such a move, such as immigrationlaw, customs, taxation, real estate, inheritance law, and healthi... read more
Numinous: A Perfect Choice
Marz, Robb
Susan has 16 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Susan was a dream to work with! So patient with my process! She helped me format my book so that it had a much better flow. Her suggestions really elevated my work. She gave her professional opinion every step of the way without feeling overbearing. Gentle corrections that I would have never caught. Very thorough and would definitely recommend working with her! Susan is very communicative and p...
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Jannel Gooden, October 2020
I left a previous review and hired Susan again. That says something in and of itself. Great person, very helpful and very professional. You will be very happy with the results!!
Don Descy, September 2020
I'm grateful to have found Susan. Her editing was exactly what I needed, especially as a first time author. I would definitely recommend her :)
Whitney Johnson, September 2020
It was a pleasure to work with Susan. She helped me create a better version of my book and provided me with invaluable tips related to the content and style. I can highly recommend her!
Dorota Pawlak, September 2020
It was a pleasure working with you. I hope we can work on another project sometime in the future
John Barriga, September 2020
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