Zoe Berville

Zoe Berville – Editor

Editorial consultant and former 'Big 5' commissioner with over 10 years' experience working on memoir, narrative and lifestyle non-fiction.

Overview

Whether your goal is traditional or self-publishing, I offer bespoke editorial services to meet your needs.

Having worked closely with both established and debut writers, I specialise in high-level manuscript evaluation, structural and line editing. Covering memoir, narrative and lifestyle non-fiction, I have delivered bestselling results for my authors. With a deep understanding of the publishing process, I am also uniquely placed to help aspiring writers develop original and captivating book proposals that appeal to the very best literary agents.

I’m committed to helping authors elevate their work while staying true to their vision, offering hands-on, constructive and thoughtful guidance throughout the editorial process.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2024 — Present
I help aspiring authors and other creative clients fine-tune their work and develop their writing skills. Offering personalised guidance tailored to clients' unique needs, we can work together to meet your goals.

Transworld, Penguin Random House UK

May, 2022 — Jul, 2024 (about 2 years)
Developed a market-focused, profitable publishing strategy for my list of commercial non-fiction comprising memoir, lifestyle, self-help and entertainment. Key titles include Gemma Styles' WHY AM I LIKE THIS? (Sunday Times bestseller), Zandra Rhodes' ICONIC.

HQ, HarperCollins UK

Oct, 2020 — Apr, 2022 (over 1 year)
Responsible for major brand authors and Sunday Times bestsellers, commissioned and published across a broad and varied list that champions female authors and underrepresented voices. Key titles include Tom Daley's COMING UP FOR AIR (Sunday Times bestseller), Alex Light's YOU ARE NOT A BEFORE PICTURE (Sunday Times bestseller), Tiwalola Ogunlesi's CONFIDENT AND KILLING IT.

HarperNonFiction, HarperCollins UK

Jul, 2016 — Sep, 2020 (about 4 years)
Coordinated the publication of some of the division’s biggest titles, including numerous bestsellers and award-winners. Key titles include Debbie Harry's FACE IT, Derek Bardowell's NO WIN RACE (William Hill longlisted, FT Sports Book of the Year), Angela Kelly's THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN (Sunday Times bestseller), Kerry Irving's MAX THE MIRACLE DOG (Sunday Times bestseller) and Grace Dent's HUNGRY.

Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House UK

Jan, 2014 — May, 2016 (over 2 years)
Oversaw the editorial, design and production process across the illustrated and narrative lists. Key titles include Amelia Freer's COOK, NOURISH, GLOW, Tanya Burr's LOVE TANYA, Nadiya Hussain's NADIYA'S KITCHEN.

Portfolio

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RHODES ZANDRA

PENGUIN UK

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