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Rachel Rowlands, Editor & Author

Editorial services for publishers

fiction editing for publishers

I regularly provide editorial services for fiction publishers (both series and standalone titles) and can work to your house style, as well as applying Oxford (New Hart’s Rules) or The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS). I edit in both UK and US English.

I’m an advanced professional member of the CIEP, and I’ve completed accredited training.

I accept most genres of commercial fiction including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, YA, contemporary fiction, thrillers/mysteries, and some historical fiction. I am not the best fit for horror, picture books, or graphic novels/comics.

i can offer…
copyediting

I can copyedit lightly or heavily using Track Changes, depending on the manuscript’s needs, as well as building a style sheet.

proofreading

I carry out close proofreads on PDF proofs/galleys, or in Microsoft Word, depending on your requirements.

reader reports

Reader reports can be provided to your specifications and length, focusing on big-picture editorial feedback.

My editorial services also extend to working on manuscripts intended for audio (I have edited a number of Audible Originals), and I can offer other bespoke services such as cold reading and anglicisation.


Publishers I’ve worked with

Audible (on Audible Originals)
HarperCollins
Hachette
Penguin Random House
Chicken House
Black Library (Games Workshop)
Michael O’Mara Books
Storm Publishing
Badger Learning
Hashtag Press
Bedford Square Publishers
Canelo
Head of Zeus


Looking for a freelance editor?

I’m happy to be considered for one-off projects or to discuss being added to your freelance roster.

email me
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