Authentic and sensitive editing and proofreading for the LGBTQ+ community
Authentic editing
Sensitive, authentic editing that reflects the lived experiences and language of LGBTQ+ people.
Attention to detail
Your manuscript and words are treated with the care that they deserve, with your readers in mind.
Professional
Trained, professional and supportive editing to get the very best from your words.
It says something about the quality of Nick’s work that has led me to engage him for seven books. Be it beta reading, complete edits or proofreading, I know I can depend on him for efficient, thorough and complete craftsmanship, delivered in a timely, professional manner.
Garrick Jones, Author
Services
Find out more about how I can support you.
Editorial
Whether developmental or copyediting, my editorial services will ensure your words have the most impact with your readers.
Proofreading
Ready to publish? My proofreading services can ensure that your manuscript is typo free and formatted for publication.
Reading
My beta reading and authenticity readings can help give you the confidence to develop your manuscript.
Why me?
Hi! I’m Nick! Your friendly queer editor! But don’t take my word for it, look at what others are saying.
“It’s always a pleasure working with Nick. He’s fast, thorough, responsive and extremely reliable. And he always seems to catch all sorts of things I’ve missed. Exactly what you want from a copyeditor!”
Kate Castle, Author of Girl Island and Born of the Sea
“Working with Nicholas has been wonderful. He is always incredibly quick, has great attention to detail and has helped to make our content the best it can be. I would not hesitate to recommend working with him!”
Zoë Schulz, Customer Success Manager, myGwork
Your words are in safe hands with me!
- I am trained by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
- I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association
- I write about LGBTQ+ writing and editing and always promote high-quality LGBTQ+ books
- I support my clients with the complete self-publishing process
- I work with publishers as well as indie authors and can offer my expertise to both!
Why edit?
Consistency
I can make your manuscript consistent to a style guide and create a bespoke style sheet for your writing.
Clarity
Unclear sentences, plot holes and inconsistencies can distract your readers. Editing can fix that!
Conciseness
Make your writing stand out by creating an engaging narrative and well-rounded plot.
Conscious language
Language editing is more than just checking spelling, grammar and punctuation. I always edit language for authenticity, conscious that words can do a great deal of harm.
I specialise in supporting LGBTQ+ writing, both fiction and non-fiction.
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