Tallulah Lyons – Editor

Specialising in adult fiction, I bring over seven years of experience from two of the UK’s leading publishing houses - Penguin Random House and Hachette. My favourite part of the process is the first edit: reading a manuscript with fresh eyes and feeling the spark of something special taking shape.

Editing is a partnership, and I’m a strong believer that the best editor–author relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared love for the story being told. Whether it’s refining plot points, deepening character arcs, or sharpening pacing, I’m here to help make your story the strongest version of itself. I always say: This is your book. My role is to help you make it shine.

Read more about what I can help you with here:

Structural Editing

Also known as developmental editing, this is the big-picture stage of the process. The focus of this edit is the manuscript's overall structure. I'll be looking at the plot, the pacing, and character developments. I’ll ensure that the novel hits all of the beats that readers in the genre will be expecting. Do you have that ‘OMG I did not see that coming’ moment in your thriller? Does the 'happy ever after' in your romance novel feel well-earned and satisfying?

Everyone has a story to tell, and I can’t wait to hear yours.