for traditional & indie authors

Are you an author looking to share your unique story with the world but need guidance navigating the book publishing process? Do you need help editing and crafting your novel to take it to the next level?

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meet the editor

Hello and welcome! I'm Bonnie, a full-time fiction editor offering friendly, professional book editing services to authors on all routes to publication. With over seven years of experience in the publishing industry at top UK houses, including Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House, along with an MA in Publishing and a diploma in Book Editing, I bring a wealth of industry knowledge to every project.I specialise in editing adult commercial fiction, with experience across a wide range of genres, including romance, romantic fantasy, romantic suspense, dark romance, historical fiction, saga, cosy crime, crime and thriller, women’s fiction, and YA crossover and adult fantasy.Based in London, I partner with leading publishers, debut authors preparing to submit their manuscripts to literary agents, and indie authors from around the globe, providing expert guidance through both traditional and self-publishing routes.

“[Bonnie] is an absolute star ... [she has] so much creativity and passion for commercial fiction.”—Big Five Publisher

“[Bonnie is] the best editor I have ever worked with ... [she] helped me make the manuscript a much better read.”—Bestselling Romance Author

“[Bonnie] has brought a commercially astute and creative eye to our publishing.”—Big Five Publisher

The developmental edit

package 1.

This package focuses on the big picture, helping you refine the structure, pacing, plot, and character development of your manuscript. You’ll receive a detailed editorial letter with constructive feedback and actionable suggestions, plus in-text comments that guide you through key areas for improvement. Together, we’ll strengthen your narrative to ensure it captivates readers from start to finish.As your developmental editor, I’ll help you:• Craft a stronger plot and structure for smoother, more engaging flow.
• Deepen your characters and enhance their emotional connections with readers.
• Tighten pacing to keep your audience hooked from beginning to end.
• Polish your voice and ensure your theme resonates powerfully.

The line & copy edit

package 2.

My combined line and copy editing package offers a meticulous, line-by-line review, ensuring that your manuscript is polished while maintaining your unique voice. I’ll focus on enhancing sentence structure, flow, and dialogue, and refine punctuation and grammar with Word’s Tracked Changes. You’ll also receive a detailed style sheet for consistency.As your line editor, I’ll work with you to:• Refine sentence structure to improve clarity, flow, precision, and impact.
• Eliminate awkward phrasing, tense shifts, and repetition for a smoother read.
• Enhance word choice to sharpen tone and strengthen your voice.
• Perfect grammar and punctuation to ensure consistency and professionalism.

The proofread

package 3.

My meticulous proofreading package ensures your manuscript is polished and publication-ready. I'll focus on correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting inconsistencies to eliminate any errors that could distract from your book.As your proofreader, I’ll carefully check for:• Misplaced commas, incorrect word usage, and other punctuation errors to guarantee smooth and clear reading throughout your manuscript.
• Formatting inconsistencies to ensure that the layout and spacing are clean.
• Typos and minor errors that could negatively impact the professionalism and overall quality of your manuscript.

the book blurb

package 4.

A captivating blurb and tagline are crucial for standing out in today’s competitive book market. They serve as your book’s first impression, making it essential to create a proposition that grabs attention and sparks curiosity.As your cover copywriter, you’ll receive:• A carefully crafted blurb and tagline that capture your book's essence and resonate with your ideal readers, drawing them in from the very first glance.
• Two rounds of edits to refine the messaging and ensure it perfectly reflects your story, theme, and voice.Please Note: This is an add-on service, exclusively available to authors whose books I’ve had the privilege of editing.

RATES

package 1

£0.012 GBP / $0.016 USD per word

package 2

£0.012 GBP / $0.016 USD per word

package 3

£0.008 GBP / $0.0011 USD per word

package 4

£130.00 GBP / $170.00 USD

package 5

£230.00 GBP / $300.00 USD

In order to reserve a date, a deposit will be collected which will go toward the author’s scheduled service. The deposit for each service is 50% of the fee calculated using the project rates above.

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To contact me with questions or to request more information about starting your project, please fill out the form below or email me at [email protected]