Our stories matter.
For too long, stories with LGBTQ+ characters have been niche, specialist or even frowned upon. But stories that represent us are important. For me, gay fiction was a way to escape the closet I was in for so long; an escape into the world that could be.
I specialise in working with LGBTQ+ stories and non-fiction work. I understand the diversity and variety found within our community and will sensitively and sympathetically edit your manuscript. I offer advice to writers and editors on all aspects of LGBTQ+ writing and am happy to answer any questions. Please get in touch to find out more.
I am always excited to edit a new LGBTQ+ themed story or book because I know how important they are to so many people. If you are writing, please get in touch today to find out how I can support you and your writing.
I offer a range of editorial services, including:
- Developmental editing
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Beta reading and sensitivity reading
- Typesetting and formatting
As a writer of gay non-fiction, I need an editor who not only has the skills, but also understands where I’m coming from and I can trust. Nick Taylor delivers on all accounts.
David Ledain, Author
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
Some LGBTQ + books I’ve worked on
Take a look at some of the excellent LGBTQ+ books I’ve worked on.
Writing about LGBTQ+ writing and editing
Along with editing and proofreading, I write about the importance of LGBTQ+ books.
It’s important to me because–as someone in their late 40’s–it would have changed my entire world to know that I wasn’t alone when I was young!
It’s so important to know we’re not alone. Fiction is one way of safely exploring a world that sometimes doesn’t feel safe for LGBTQ+ people. Thanks for the comment, Ella!