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Editing for romance, fantasy and young adult fiction writers
You’ve put your heart and soul into crafting your story. Now comes the vulnerable bit. It’s time to hand it over to someone who can provide objective feedback. As a professional editor with over 17 years’ experience of helping authors to improve their manuscripts, I can give you the expert guidance you need.

Manuscript critique

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Why work with me?

Invaluable
You’re ready to invest in improving your manuscript and in yourself as a writer. As well as editing your text, I will equip you with the skills and knowledge to hone your writing craft.

Honest and balanced
You value direct feedback, delivered with kindness. I will tell you which areas need work, but also what you’re doing right and how you can build on that.

Personable
Clear communication is important to you. I will listen carefully to your specific needs from the outset and give regular updates as work progresses.




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From The Blog
Cast a spell on your readers: Three essential tips for creating a believable magic system
Ah, magic. If only you could wave a wand and – poof! – your fantasy novel came equipped with a fully fleshed out magic system. But where would be the fun in that? Here are three tips to help you create a cohesive magic system that will keep your readers spellbound.
When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address
Is it “dad” or “Dad”, “the queen” or “the Queen”? And should your “sweetie” ever be a “Sweetie”? When it comes to using people’s official titles and casual forms of address, it can be hard to know when and when not to capitalise the first letter.This article will...
Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked
The first person perspective has huge potential for engaging the reader intimately with the story and presents the opportunity for powerful characterization. Read on to discover five techniques that will creative an immersive narrative and keep your readers totally absorbed in your character’s world.
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