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Rachel Rowlands, Editor & Author

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I’m Rachel! I’m a professional editor and an author.

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About Rachel

editor

I have eight years of experience working in the publishing industry as a freelance book editor, with 200+ titles under my belt, including bestsellers and award-winners. I’ve worked with the likes of Hachette, HarperCollins, Bloomsbury and Penguin Random House. I love helping writers to shape and refine their stories so they can reach their goals – whether that involves self-publishing or traditional publication

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I’m the author of the cat café romance series, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The first book, Snowed In at the Cat Café, has sold in ten territories worldwide and is being translated into eight languages. The follow-up Cake Off at the Cat Café has also been acquired internationally.

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Editorial services

Developmental editing

An intense, hands-on story edit to improve and transform your manuscript. Extremely limited availability.

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Manuscript assessment

A comprehensive professional analysis to strengthen your manuscript.

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Copy and line editing

Editing designed to elevate your writing at a sentence level, without sacrificing your voice.

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Submission packages

Submitting to literary agents? I can help with your query letter, opening chapters, or submission package.

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Editorial portfolio

The Last Secret of the Soul by Stephen P Smith
The Girls Are Good by Ilaria Bernardini
Darkness in the Blood by Guy Haley
The Book of Martyrs by various authors
Three Things About Emmy Crawford by Allison L. Bitz
Take a Moment by Nina Kaye
A Wartime Welcome by Rosie Meddon
A Chapter on Murder by Sue Minix
A Cover for Murder by Sue Minix
Only Hard Problems by Jennifer Estep
Only Cold Depths by Jennifer Estep
The Twin Flame by K.T. Anglehart
The Wise One by K.T. Anglehart
If Every Day Was Christmas by Donna Ashcroft
Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft
Guilty Women by Melanie Blake
Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson
Regally Blonde by Megan Clawson
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Testimonials

what some of my lovely clients say about working with me…

An injection of energy

Rachel’s manuscript assessment taught me so much, and unlocked a completely new way of looking at and understanding what did and didn’t work in my manuscript. Her notes were incredibly thorough, thoughtful and detailed, returned in a well-structured document with constructive ideas for fixing the big issues. I felt such an injection of energy after working with her, it has been invaluable for me.
Rachel Dauncey
YA author

In capable hands

You are amazingly thorough. I love your process and your level of detail. And your enthusiasm for the story means everything. THANK YOU so, so much for levelling this manuscript up. I knew it was in capable hands. I don’t feel any anxiety around looking at these edits, and trust me that is an enormous feat.
The Twin Flame by K.T. Anglehart
K.T. ANGLEHART
Author of the Scottish Scrolls series
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She is simply amazing

I was blown away by Rachel’s thoughtful and thorough work and there is no doubt that my novel will be incalculably stronger because of Rachel’s feedback. She is simply amazing. If you are a writer in search of professional editing services, you found them. End of search.
The Ruiner by Wes Cook
WES COOK
Author of The Ruiner
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Inspiring

Your manuscript assessment was exactly what I was hoping for. You confirmed some thoughts I had, raised plenty of new ones and helped me see where things were working where otherwise I had doubts. My head was nodding throughout and I found your suggestions/explanations inspiring. I can’t wait to get to work. Thank you so much.
Charlie kelly
Romance author
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Worth every penny

Rachel was a wonderful addition to my team and in helping bring my book to life. I would recommend her, especially to new authors who need a helpful hand in cleaning up their work. She was worth every penny. I would hire her again without a doubt.
Ean S. Mills
Fantasy author
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Amazing

If you ever need an editor, Rachel is AMAZING. She’s so nice, professional, and understanding. Working with her has been great!
Kristen hynes
YA author
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Resources for writers

Need some help with your writing? Every month, I share new writing and publishing advice on my blog. Head on over to the resource library to see an organised collection so you can easily find what you need.

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Latest writing advice

Paragraph indents and why you should ditch the tab key

Paragraph indents – and why you should ditch the tab key

July 2, 2025July 1, 2025
Writing the forced proximity trope

Trope Tuesday: Forced proximity

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Writing the enemies to lovers trope

Trope Tuesday: Enemies to lovers

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
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Snowed In at the Cat Cafe
Cake Off at the Cat Café
The Darkest Curse book cover by editor and author Rachel Rowlands
The Wicked Prince book cover by editor and author Rachel Rowlands
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Things I've been reading during surgery recovery! Things I've been reading during surgery recovery! ✨️

This Homeward Ache by @amybaiklee – a beautifully written book on why we feel a mysterious sense of yearning/longing for something that always feels just out of our reach. Reminiscent of C.S Lewis's non-fiction writings (but better, in my opinion!), this book explores the longing for a home beyond the world we inhabit. It was gorgeous. Profound, thought-provoking, and very comforting to me.

A Sign of Affection by @morishita.suu – I love this manga series! And manga is ideal for reading after surgery since it's heavy on art, and not too wordy. This series has the most adorable and wholesome love story I've ever read. We follow college students Itsuomi and Yuki. Itsuomi is a keen traveller and multilingual and Yuki is deaf. These two help one another navigate life and challenges as they fall in love. It's very sweet.

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What have you been reading lately? 📚

I hope to get back to writing soon myself too!
Sunny and peaceful walk with the husband today on Sunny and peaceful walk with the husband today on my lunch break. 🌲🍃 Some much-needed trees and blue skies to soothe the soul!
A reminder for those who need it! ✨️🐈‍⬛ A reminder for those who need it! ✨️🐈‍⬛️ This is something I've been reminded of constantly lately as I've been facing a lot of personal challenges and I've sort of distanced myself from some elements of social media as a result. 

There is so much we don't share online. I value my privacy, so I often don't talk about my personal struggles – that's not to say they don't exist.

Remember, when you look at social media, the cliche really does apply that you're seeing a highlight reel. You might be sitting there comparing yourself and wondering why you're not as successful or having as much fun as that person, but beneath all of that, they could be grieving, or dealing with family issues, housing problems, health problems, loneliness – anything! 

Even relationships on social media can feel manufactured. Liking posts isn't the same as connection. This is part of why I made the cat café series so focused on places where people can come together. We need them. It's not easy to find places like that in real life, but I think it's important we try. Even if it's just a book club, a writing group, a class, or a favourite café.

I'm sharing this in case anyone needs to hear it too. And I hope whatever challenges you are facing, you have some support (even if just in the form of a furry friend). ❤️🐱
Have you visited the cat café this spring/summer Have you visited the cat café this spring/summer yet? I heard the baker Clem has been whipping up some delicious cakes... 🐈☕️🧁

(Yes this post is an excuse for me to post a photo I took in April during the time of the cherry blossoms flowering, then promptly forgot to share... 😂)

#cakeoffatthecatcafe #rachelrowlands #romancebooks #romancereads #sweetromance #catsagram
What Haru would look like if she lived at the Catp What Haru would look like if she lived at the Catpurrcino Cat Café... ☕️🐈‍⬛️ 

On a more serious note, I'll soon be revising the third book in the cat café series! I'm having surgery next month, so revisions are not going to be as quick as I would have liked them to be, and I've had to rearrange many of my editing projects (if you are a client of mine, the support and understanding has been SO appreciated ❤️). I was feeling overwhelmed about it all this morning as I was taking Haru to her yearly health check at the vet. She hates going and was not happy with me for being put in her carrier! But when we got home? She was so happy to be back and immediately bounced back, nuzzling my hand and being her usual sweet, happy self. (Before heading off for a nap...)

Cats can teach us so many life lessons about bouncing back! She reminded me of that today. I can't bring her to hospital with me but I can try to be more Haru... Maybe a topic for a future newsletter... 😉😂

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