Professional, supportive and affordable editing and proofreading services for self-publishing and independent authors.
Services
What I Do
Developmental editing
Not sure on your story’s plot points or organisation? A developmental edit will work with you to find the best structure for your story or non‑fiction book. With you, we will work to develop your manuscript from initial idea to final product.
Copyediting
It’s not just a detailed, line by line assessment to check for spelling, punctuation and grammar gremlins. It’s also a check for consistency, conciseness and readability. I’ll also pick up on any other potential problems with your manuscript, such as bias or even legal issues.
Proofreading
A final check before you publish, making sure that text is formatted correctly, error-free and ready for publication. Working from your style sheet, I’ll check that all the editorial decisions are correct and that your work is ready for public viewing.
Why choose me?
Supportive, honest and professional
Trained
I am a trained, professional proofreader and copyeditor and a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Supportive
You’ve worked hard on your manuscript, I understand the anxieties you may be feeling when working with other professionals.
Honest
To get the best results, you need honest guidance. If something is not right, I’ll tell you, as clearly and concisely as possible, how to get it fixed.
Entry-Level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Why edit?
Whatever it is that you have written, if you are going to publish it, you’ll need to make sure it is clear and error free for your readers. Here’s a few other reasons why you should edit.
- Fresh pair of eyes. Sometimes, we’re just too close to our own words that we don’t notice our own mistakes.
- Pick up on fine details. You are the expert writer. Now allow an expert editor to go through your manuscript with an experienced pair of eyes.
- Everyone shouts when they spot a typo! Nobody notices when your text is error free but they are always too keen to shout (and leave bad reviews) when they do spot one.
- Learn for next time. I’ll give you detailed feedback which can help you to improve your writing for your next project.
“Work with my budget”
The feedback most valuable for me.
Jessica Nielsen, Author
“Great editing service”
Picked up on things I wouldn’t have noticed even after several drafts
Pete Draper, Author
“So impressed”
Not only did he catch things that I hadn’t, he did so in a timely manner.
Ian Barr, Author
Questions?
Can I help you?
What genres can you work with?
I have worked with authors writing all manner of genres, including:
- Fantasy
- YA and NA
- Crime and thriller
- Romance
- LGBTQ+ themes
- Adventure
- Short stories and novellas
I have also worked with non-fiction texts, including:
- Memoir
- Autobiography
- LGBTQ+ themes
- Aviation history
- Television series pitches
- Popular philosophy
“The comments Nick made were clear and concise so I was able to get to work immediately. I’d highly recommend his services and I’d be more than happy to work with him again.”
Ruby Brooks
Still not sure?
Try a free sample edit today and find out how I can support you.
Recent additions to the blog…
How to save money and make your editor or proofreader happy
You’re a self-publishing author? You’re on a limited budget. You want to make the most of editing and proofreading.
Here are five simple ways that you can do to make the most of any editorial experience.
I still haven’t found what I’m looking for
Oh no! I’ve just realised thatfor the last eighteen chapters of misspelt the London Borough of Haringey as Harringay (a district within that same borough – it’s just asking for trouble isn’t it!).
Doing it proper: using capitals properly for people
We all know that names need capital letters. My name is Nick. See, there’s the capital ‘N’. I’m so important that I get a capital letter at the beginning of my name. That’s an easy example but it’s not always straightforward.
Some of the recent books I’ve worked on include:
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