Whether it's the novel you have poured your heart and soul into, the short story that just won't 'click', or a thesis that needs to capture the blood, sweat and tears of three years of hard study ... it is going to need an editor.
I have been writing for twenty-five years and editing for seven. In that time I have learned that no writer has to be told how to do their job but that a good editor can make a significant contribution to the final piece.
If you choose me to work alongside you, I will take you step by step towards realising your ideas with clarity and precision. You will be supported, encouraged and reassured. Your aims will be listened to and understood before any editing begins so that we can work together to connect with your audience, strengthen your ideas and develop your skills.
My pledge is that I will respect your process while guiding you towards a greater realisation of your powers as a writer.
“Remember the waterfront shack with the sign FRESH FISH SOLD HERE. Of course it’s fresh, we’re on the ocean. Of course it’s for sale, we’re not giving it away. Of course it’s here, otherwise the sign would be someplace else. The final sign: FISH.”
– Peggy Noonan