I offer careful, attentive editorial and writing support shaped by over twenty years of experience across a wide range of genres and forms. My aim is always to strengthen clarity, voice, and structure, while respecting the integrity of the work.
Fees vary according to the scope, length, and complexity of a project. I will always ask to see a sample of the work and will offer an honest assessment of the level of support required before we proceed.
Copy-editing
For manuscripts up to 30,000 words.
£30 per 1,000 words
Suitable for blog posts, Substack newsletters, academic papers, and other short-form or discrete pieces.
For longer copy-editing projects, please get in touch to discuss scope and pricing.
Creative editing
Creative editing includes line-level editing, copy-editing, and stylistic suggestions, with attention to voice, clarity, and flow. Structural issues are flagged where relevant.
Short articles (up to 8,000 words): from £250
Book-length work (novels, memoir, non-fiction): £250 per 10,000 words
Mentoring / developmental work
For writers seeking sustained, big-picture support, I offer mentoring-based developmental work. This is suitable for book-length projects where structure, pacing, themes, and overall direction need careful attention.
Mentoring typically includes:
- a structural overview
- discussion of key issues to address
- a series of edits over time
- email-based support between stages
Fees begin at £2,200, depending on scope and level of engagement.
Indexing
£4.00 per indexable page
(e.g. a 250-page book = £1,000)
Ghostwriting
Please see the dedicated ghostwriting page for details of this specialist service.
If you’d like to discuss a project, please get in touch with an outline of the work and the kind of support you’re looking for.