I am a professional editor providing editing services ranging from first concept brainstorming through to detailed copyediting and proofreading of full manuscripts. The type of work I edit includes: 

  • Micro novels

  • Flash fiction

  • Novellas

  • Short stories

  • Young adult fiction

  • Standard novels

  • Epic novels.

I also provide editing services for:

  • Book blurbs

  • Amazon listings

  • Documents for submission to literary agents and publishers (query letter, synopsis, etc.)

For information about the editing services I offer, go to my services page.

Together, we work collaboratively to realise your vision both creatively and effectively. To discuss a project with me, simply get in touch via the contact me page.

 
 

 About me

 

Hi, I’m Gemma Taylor

I’m a professional freelance editor with several years of experience in helping writers fine-tune their work. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Oxford University, I went on to work with dynamic business start-ups, editing online commercial content. In recent years, I have narrowed my field to focus on the line of work I truly love: helping authors make good books better. Fiction editing is my vocation. I’m fascinated by the ingenuity and creativity it takes to write a book. I run a book club simply so that I can share the magic that is the written word. Working with writers is always a privilege, and I love being part of the process of bringing each unique author’s voice to their readership.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
 

I specialise in six editing services.

1. Professional analysis

An evaluation of your initial ideas or written material. Identifies areas for development and outlines a plan to get your book to the finish line.

2. Developmental edit

Developing your ideas and working with you to create chapter outlines and clarify chronology before you launch your writing project.

3. Structural edit

An in-depth and detailed evaluation of your completed manuscript or other written text.

4. Line edit

Looking at your manuscript from a sentence and paragraph level. Evaluating the way you use language to communicate your message.

5. Copyediting

Undertaken after all large-scale editing issues have been addressed, this edit focuses solely on the technical quality of the text.

6. Proofreading

The final stage of editing, your work is proofread to ensure that your material is ready for publication.

Creating stuff worth reading

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