Professional editing.
Personal attention.
Professional book editing services for authors who want to strengthen their manuscripts, refine their writing and move forward with confidence.
Whether you are working on your first novel or preparing your latest manuscript for publication, I offer thoughtful, constructive editorial support tailored to your writing and your goals.
Discuss Your Manuscript →Find the right support for your writing.
Every manuscript is different. The right editorial service depends on where you are in the writing process and what you would like to achieve.
Manuscript Evaluation
A constructive assessment of your manuscript's strengths and opportunities for improvement, including plot, character development, dialogue, structure and narrative flow.
Explore Manuscript Evaluation →Copyediting
Careful editing to improve clarity, grammar, punctuation, consistency and readability while preserving your writing style and individual voice.
Explore Copyediting →Proofreading
A final check for spelling, punctuation, typographical errors and inconsistencies, helping your finished manuscript look professional and ready for publication.
Explore Proofreading →Forensic 500
A focused editorial assessment of a short extract, designed to highlight writing patterns, identify areas for improvement and give you practical feedback before committing to a larger edit.
Explore Forensic 500 →Teach 10,000
Structured editorial feedback on up to 10,000 words of your manuscript, helping you understand what to improve, why it matters and how to apply those lessons to the rest of your writing.
Explore Teach 10,000 →Full Developmental Edit
A detailed exploration of your story, from its overall architecture to individual scenes, helping you refine pacing, character arcs, tension and the elements that keep your narrative together.
Explore Developmental Editing →Mentoring & Editorial Coaching
Personal editorial guidance for writers who want support with their manuscripts, help developing their craft and a clearer understanding of the next steps in their writing journey.
Explore Mentoring & Coaching →Not Sure What You Need?
You do not have to choose an editing service on your own. Tell me about your manuscript and where you are in the writing process, and I can help you decide which approach is most appropriate.
Ask Wendy →Your story.
Your voice.
Your next chapter.
My particular passion is crime and romance fiction, where strong storytelling depends on careful attention to structure, character development, pacing and emotional impact.
I believe editing should be collaborative, constructive and encouraging. My role is to help you see your manuscript more clearly, identify opportunities for improvement and develop your confidence as a writer.
Meet Wendy →A supportive editorial partnership
- Clear and constructive editorial feedback
- Attention to structure, flow and reader experience
- Respect for your writing voice and creative choices
- Professional and confidential handling of manuscripts
- Guidance appropriate to your stage of writing
A clear, collaborative process.
From the first conversation to the next stage of your manuscript, the aim is to make the editorial process straightforward and supportive.
Get in Touch
Tell me about your manuscript, your writing goals and where you are in the process.
Find Your Fit
We discuss the type of editorial support that best suits your manuscript and your needs.
Receive Feedback
You receive the agreed editorial service, with clear guidance appropriate to your project.
Move Forward
Use your feedback to revise with greater clarity, confidence and direction.
Frequently asked questions.
Which editing service is right for my manuscript?
That depends on the stage of your manuscript and the kind of support you need. A manuscript evaluation can help identify structural concerns, copyediting focuses on clarity and consistency, and proofreading is the final check before publication.
What is the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting focuses on grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency and readability. Proofreading takes place at the final stage and checks for remaining errors before publication.
What is Forensic 500?
Forensic 500 provides focused feedback on a short writing sample. It can help identify recurring issues and give you a clearer understanding of areas you may wish to improve.
How does Teach 10,000 work?
Teach 10,000 provides structured, teaching-led feedback on up to 10,000 words. The aim is to help you understand editorial suggestions and develop techniques you can apply throughout your manuscript.
Will editing change my writing voice?
No. My aim is to strengthen your manuscript while preserving the individual style and voice that make your writing your own.
Do you work with authors outside the UK?
Yes. I work with authors in the UK and internationally, offering professional editorial support wherever you are based.
Let's make every word count.
Whether your manuscript needs a fresh perspective or detailed editorial attention, I would love to hear about your writing project and help you decide what comes next.
Work With Wendy →