Overview

I'm an editor and proofreader with nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry. I first worked in-house for Taylor & Francis before moving to Oxford University Press; I've been a freelance editor specialising in sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, horror, romance and LGBTQ+ fiction since 2013.

My publisher clients include Black Library, Skyhorse Publishing, New Terrain Press and Pan Macmillan, for whom I've worked on books by authors including Adrian Tchaikovsky, Travis Baldree and T. L. Huchu. Among independent authors I've worked with recently are Juliet E. McKenna, Kory M. Shrum and Karenza Grant.

Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures, and I love being a part of the creation of new and exciting stories. I am always happy to chat with you about what you need and how I can help.

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Fiction

Action & Adventure Dystopian Epic Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Paranormal Romance Post-Apocalyptic Thriller & Suspense Urban Fantasy

Languages

English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Freelance Editor

Self-employed

Aug, 2013 — Present

Production Editor

Oxford University Press

May, 2011 — Aug, 2013 (over 2 years)

News Service Editor

PRIME Research

Sep, 2010 — May, 2011 (8 months)

Publishing Editor/Managing Editor

Taylor & Francis

Jan, 2007 — Jul, 2010 (over 3 years)

Portfolio

Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments (Edinburgh Nights Book 2)

Huchu, T. L.

Tor Books

Copy Editing

The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle (Edinburgh Nights Book 3)

Huchu, T. L.

Tor Books

Proofreading

Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes)

Baldree, Travis

Tor Books

Copy Editing

The Doors of Eden

Tchaikovsky, Adrian

Orbit

Copy Editing

The Family Experiment: A dark and twisted thriller about virtual parenthood from the acclaimed author of The One and The Marriage Act

Marrs, John

Hanover Square Press

Proofreading

The Green Man's Heir

Juliet E. McKenna

A hundred years ago, a man with a secret could travel a few hundred miles and give himself a new name and life story. No one would be any the wiser, as long as he didn’t give anyone a reason t... read more

Copy Editing

The Killing Complex (The Killing Saga Book 1)

Leslie, K G

K G Leslie

Copy Editing

Infinity Engine: Transformation Book Three (Transformations 3)

Asher, Neal

Night Shade Books

Proofreading

salt slow

Armfield, Julia

Flatiron Books

Proofreading

Defend or Die (Matt Logan Book 2)

Marcus, Tom

Macmillan

Proofreading

The Nightjar (The Nightjar Duology Book 1)

Hewitt, Deborah

Tor Books

Copy Editing

Carnival: A Lou Thorne Thriller (Shadows in the Water Series Book 4)

Shrum, Kory M.

Timberlane Press

Copy Editing

Alaskan Thunder

Gray, Nando

Bonfire Publishing

Copy Editing

Cake.

Gray, Nando

Bonfire Publishing

Copy Editing

Future Love Affair

Gray, Nando

Bonfire Publishing

Copy Editing

Folkloric (The Folkloric Series Book 1)

Grant, Karenza

L'Ours Books

Copy Editing

Made with Reedsy

Brothers Across Time

Brad Boney

Two bridges o’er water, one bound to the other, from present to future, from brother to brother.Tony Bass longs for an adventure, and on a sleepless night in 1997, fate is about to deliver. Hi... read more

Copy Editing

Mj-12: Endgame: A Majestic-12 Thriller

Michael J Martinez

Proofreading

The Devil and the Deep: Horror Stories of the Sea

Stranded on a desert island, a young man yearns for objects from his past. A local from a small coastal town in England is found dead as the tide goes out. A Norwegian whaling ship is stranded... read more

Proofreading

Everything You Came to See: A Novel

Elizabeth Schulte Martin

People say it like a joke, but Henry Bell really did run away from home to join the circus. A talented new performer with a struggling circus, he's found a place for himself among the fire-eat... read more

Proofreading

Cut to the Bone: A Thriller

Alex Caan

For fans of the TV show The Fall, this debut thriller is a fresh spin on a classic police procedural that explores the psychological implications of a life lived online.Ruby Day is a young vlo... read more

Proofreading

Lucius: The Faultless Blade (Warhammer 40,000 Book 1)

Ian St Martin

He is Fulgrim's champion, the Soulthief, and the Scion of Chemos. His name is whispered and cursed across both time and space, a peerless blademaster who even death cannot threaten. He is Luci... read more

Proofreading

MJ-12: Inception: A MAJESTIC-12 Thriller

Michael J Martinez

A team of superhuman covert operatives emerges from the ashes of World War II in a Cold War-era paranormal espionage thriller from acclaimed genre-bender Michael J. Martinez. It is a new world... read more

Proofreading

Where Loyalties Lie (Best Laid Plans Book 1)

Rob J. Hayes

Finalist in BookNest's 2017 Fantasy AwardsNominated for a r/Fantasy Best of 2017 Stabby AwardFinalist in the 3rd Self Published Fantasy Blog Off'Feels exactly like a world populated by pirates... read more

Copy Editing

Skin Deep: a Steampunk novella

Violet Penrose

London, 1871. Dr. Alice Victor is an engineer of automata—advanced biomechanical constructs—a field dazzling in its possibilities but still in its infancy. When she meets the alluring Lady Gly... read more

Copy Editing

Toby has 9 reviews

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L.A T.

Oct, 2025

Toby has been a delight to work with throughout the copy editing process, super responsive and didn't hesitate to reach out when he had questions or needed author input/needed to double check the nature of some of the edits he wished to implement. Fantastic, would recommend!

Susan S.

Sep, 2025

Toby was an excellent collaborator for my novel. I am so grateful that I found him on Reedsy--he truly went above and beyond to provide me with incredibly details and precise feedback. He was always super quick to respond, kind in his critique, and meticulously detailed. I couldn't have asked for...

Milan S.

Jul, 2025

Toby was excellent. He completed the project in 10 days, giving me ample time to make any necessary edits. His suggestions were straightforward and easy to follow. I'd love to work with him again.

Elena Z.

Jun, 2025

A bit late, but thank you for your work on my novel. I really appreciated all the feedback and suggestions.

Reply from Toby S.

No worries about the late review - it's much appreciated! I really enjoyed working on your novel, and I hope we'll be able to collaborate again in the future.

Xanthe W.

Mar, 2025

Toby's proof reading is superb, and he delivered this project ahead of time. I love working with him.

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Toby Selwyn – Editor

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Toby has 9 reviews

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