Are you panicking about your plot? Concerned about character development? Shining your work for submission? Or maybe you've just hit a brick wall with your work-in-progress and want to understand how to get the words flowing again. I can help.
I'm an experienced mentor and development editor and I love to work 1:1 with writers who want to make their manuscript the best it can be. Together, we'll look at your narrative arc, your structure, your characters, point of view and more. I'll identify areas where your writing could benefit from a bit of attention and make suggestions to help you solve any issues that arise. I'll also let you know which bits are working and why, so that you don't lose sight of why your writing is important! 

All editorial packages include an editor's report, a phone or Zoom discussion, and an annotated copy of your manuscript. Delivery of your report and annotated document is guaranteed within one month of purchase for manuscripts of under 20000 words. If you need a quicker turnaround, please get in touch - it's often possible for me to get back to you more quickly. For manuscripts of over 20000 words, please get in touch to schedule your edit.

You can find a list of Frequently Asked Questions here but please drop me a line if you have any queries. You can also book a free 15-minute chat with me (via Zoom or telephone) to see what might be the right solution for you before committing to an editorial package. If I don't think you need a paid edit, I won't be afraid to tell you - sometimes a chat with a professional is all it takes to get the writing flowing again.

Manuscript edit - 3000 words and under

£80.00 £75.00

What you'll get:

  • A full, careful read-through of your writing sample (value: £30)
  • An annotated copy of your document (value: £30)
  • A written editor's report (value: £30)
  • A 30 minute editorial phone call or Zoom meeting (value: £15)
  • Services worth £105 for the discounted rate of £75


Your editor's report will cover the following:

  • Plot: what's working, where there are issues, how it sits alongside genre expectations etc
  • Character: development, depth, motivation, interiority, point of view etc
  • Structure: narrative arc, pacing, narrative flow, worldbuilding etc


After you've received your report and your annotated document, we'll schedule a time for our call or Zoom meeting, where you can ask me any questions that you might have about the edit or anything else relating to your document. I'll identify sections that could do with a bit more work and make suggestions where appropriate, but I'll never tell you what to do with your manuscript: you're the writer and the final decision always rests with you.


Please note that this is NOT a copyedit. While I might highlight typos or grammatical inconsistencies where I spot them, copyediting (also known as line editing) is a different type of edit altogether and is not a service I provide.


By booking an editorial package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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Manuscript edit - 10000 words and under

£175.00 £150.00

What you'll get:

  • A full, careful read-through of your writing sample (value: £75)
  • An annotated copy of your document (value: £45)
  • A written editor's report (value: £45)
  • A 45 minute editorial phone call or Zoom meeting (value: £22.50)
  • Services worth £187.50 for the discounted price of £150


Your editor's report will cover the following:

  • Plot: what's working, where there are issues, how it sits alongside genre expectations etc
  • Character: development, depth, motivation, interiority, point of view etc
  • Structure: narrative arc, pacing, narrative flow, worldbuilding etc


After you've received your report and your annotated document, we'll schedule a time for our call or Zoom meeting, where you can ask me any questions that you might have about the edit or anything else relating to your document. I'll identify sections that could do with a bit more work and make suggestions where appropriate, but I'll never tell you what to do with your manuscript: you're the writer and the final decision always rests with you.


Please note that this is NOT a copyedit. While I might highlight typos or grammatical inconsistencies where I spot them, copyediting (also known as line editing) is a different type of edit altogether and is not a service I provide.


By booking an editorial package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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Manuscript edit - 20000 words and under

£250.00 £220.00

What you'll get:

  • A full, careful read-through of your writing sample (value: £120)
  • An annotated copy of your document (value: £60)
  • A written editor's report (value: £60)
  • A 60 minute editorial phone call or Zoom meeting (this can be used in two 30 minute sessions if you choose) (value: £30)
  • Services worth £270 for the discounted price of £220


Your editor's report will cover the following:

  • Plot: what's working, where there are issues, how it sits alongside genre expectations etc
  • Character: development, depth, motivation, interiority, point of view etc
  • Structure: narrative arc, pacing, narrative flow, worldbuilding etc


After you've received your report and your annotated document, we'll schedule a time for our call or Zoom meeting, where you can ask me any questions that you might have about the edit or anything else relating to your document. I'll identify sections that could do with a bit more work and make suggestions where appropriate, but I'll never tell you what to do with your manuscript: you're the writer and the final decision always rests with you.


For documents over 20000 words, please add additional wordcount here. Packages over 20000 words are charged as one 20000 word package plus £10 per additional 1000 words or part thereof.


Please note that this is NOT a copyedit. While I might highlight typos or grammatical inconsistencies where I spot them, copyediting (also known as line editing) is a different type of edit altogether and is not a service I provide.


By booking an editorial package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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Mentoring - 4 Hours

£120.00 £100.00

What you'll get:

  • 4 hours of 1:1 feedback time to use either in 4 blocks of 1 hour or 2 blocks of 2 hours (usual price: £120)
  • Verbal feedback on up to 8000 words of your writing (value: £60)
  • Dedicated, tailored suggestions to help your writing practice
  • The opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about your writing or your writing practice
  • Direct access to my 18 years' experience of writing and publishing
  • Services worth £180 for the discounted price of £100


By booking a mentoring package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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Mentoring - 10 Hours

£300.00 £250.00

What you'll get:

  • 10 hours of 1:1 feedback time to use either in 10 blocks of 1 hour or 5 blocks of 2 hours (usual price: £300)
  • Verbal feedback on up to 20000 words of your writing (value: £150)
  • Dedicated, tailored suggestions to help your writing practice
  • The opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about your writing or your writing practice
  • Direct access to my 18 years' experience of writing and publishing
  • Services worth £450 for the discounted price of £250


By booking a mentoring package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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Mentoring - 20 Hours

£600.00 £500.00

What you'll get:

  • 20 hours of 1:1 feedback time to use either in 20 blocks of 1 hour or 10 blocks of 2 hours (usual price: £600)
  • Verbal feedback on up to 40000 words of your writing (value: £300)
  • Dedicated, tailored suggestions to help your writing practice
  • The opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about your writing or your writing practice
  • Direct access to my 18 years' experience of writing and publishing
  • Services worth £900 for the discounted price of £500


By booking a mentoring package you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.
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By booking an editorial critique or mentoring package, you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions.