Book editing for speculative fiction authors
Stuck on your latest novel and unsure what to do next? Or trying out a new genre?
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I'm a book editor of fiction who specializes in YA and adult speculative fiction (especially fantasy), LGBTQ+ fiction, and romance. I also work with literary or experimental fiction.
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I've worked with New York Times bestselling authors, Hugo finalists, Big 5 presses, and numerous querying or self-publishing authors.
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Vincent Burke, Queer Fantasy Romance Author
"The editorial report was one of the greatest feedback tools I have ever received, as it covered so many aspects that, as as the author, I tended to gloss over."
Michael Fellowes, SF Horror Author
"Andy is an excellent editor. He gives more than a standard line/copy edit. He helped clarify povs and the timeline for Scarlet and the White to make this a better and easier book to read."
Nathan Wagner, Speculative Western Author
​"Working with Andy made my debut novel better, and the results in distribution and reviews prove it."
What I work on:
I edit only in genres I read in widely. These are: fantasy fiction, science fiction, horror, thrillers, novels about the LGBTQ+ experience, and novels with social justice themes. The books I work on include YA and adult genre fiction, upmarket fiction, and literary fiction.
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I never edit: crime fiction, historical fiction, Christian fiction, erotica, or AI-generated or doctored texts.
Fiction Editing Services
​Manuscript critiques
A developmental edit or manuscript critique involves identifying big-picture issues with your novel, including problems with:
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Genre
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Audience
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Point of view and perspective
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Dialogue and internalization
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Plot
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Pacing
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Characterization
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Character arcs
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Setting and worldbuilding
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Culture and representation
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Messaging, themes, and subtexts
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It does not involve improving your writing at sentence level, and I won't give you feedback on issues like typos and comma placement.
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A manuscript critique is a solid, affordable first step – and for many people, it's all they need.
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A report of ten to twelve pages covering the 3–5 biggest developmental issues I noticed in your novel. The report includes possible tips on how to revise the manuscript.
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Half an hour of support via email or Zoom after I deliver the report. You can purchase extra support hours at £60 per hour. ​​​
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Cost: £300 + £7.90 per 1000 words​
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Partials: Need some early feedback? You can send me the first 10,000 words of your novel, and pick one of the options:
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​Editorial report (1000–1500 words): £200
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Editorial report (1000–1500 words) + detailed manuscript comments: £300
​​Developmental Edit
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Need more developmental feedback than a manuscript critique offers? This is perfect for authors who need more targeted interventions than the big-picture feedback a manuscript critique offers.
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a detailed editorial report after the second read through (usually fifteen to twenty pages)
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a revision plan as part of the enhanced report
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detailed comments on your manuscript (around one per page)
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an hour of online coaching or support via Zoom.
​​​Cost: From £28 per 1000 words (min. 60,000 words)
I can also quote in EUR or USD.
You can also purchase this service as an add-on after a manuscript critique.
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​​​Agent teaser
Want to make sure your manuscript impresses agents? Or would you like an opportunity to learn from an edit with lots of writing tips and advice tailored to your prose?​​
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one round of line/copyediting
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detailed comments on sentence-level content issues
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30 mins of online feedback via Zoom.
Cost: £299 for up to 10,000 words
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Outline critiques
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Get fast developmental feedback on your novel outline.
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Cost: £25 per 1000 words (minimum charge: £50)
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Developmental editing comments on the first few thousand words
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Get fast developmental feedback on the opening chapters of your novel, for as many pages as you wish. The feedback is delivered as detailed MS Word comments.
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Cost: £20 per 1000 words (minimum charge: £50)
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Critique feedback on the first few thousand words
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Get fast critique feedback on the opening chapters of your novel, for as many pages as you wish. The feedback is delivered as brief summary feedback in a separate document. I will not add MS Word comments to your manuscript.
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Cost: £10 per 1000 words (minimum charge: £50)
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Line editing, copyediting, and proofreading​​​​​​​​​
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If you need a line editor, copyeditor, or proofreader, feel free to get in touch.
I specialize in working with authors whose first language isn't English. If you're a new author, I highly recommend coaching or a manuscript critique first.
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Cost: Line/copyediting: From £22 per 1000 words
Proofreading (after line/copyediting): From £10 per 1000 words
​​​​​​​​​What if we're not a good match?
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All manuscript evaluations begin with a short online consultation. If you don't think I'm the right fit for your project, I will offer you a full refund after the call, no questions asked.
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How long will it take?
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We'll agree the schedule in advance. I tend to book up around two to three months in advance. I'll give you a firm deadline before starting work.
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If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
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Ada Gadomski, Fantasy Author
"Andrew's editing was of the highest standard. I learned a lot about the process from him and felt confident my manuscript was in good hands. It was a rewarding experience I hope to repeat soon."
Robert Winter, Romantasy Author
"Andy was a pleasure to work with, responsive, quick, and thorough in his feedback. I highly recommend his services to any author."
Iva Babic, Fantasy Author
​"I knew the text was in safe, professional hands, but the depth of Andrew’s immersion in the text and his careful judgement impressed me. The final version is certainly better than I could have imagined!"