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About

Hi, I'm Gareth, a seasoned UK based freelance editor with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry, including ongoing collaborations with two independent publishers.

Area of Expertise

I specialize in speculative fiction, with core expertise in Science Fiction and Fantasy. I am adept at handling a wide range of subgenres, including dystopian and paranormal works, for both Young Adult (YA) and Adult markets.

Comprehensive Service Offerings

I provide a full spectrum of editorial services tailored to elevate your manuscript:

  • Developmental Editing: Focusing on structure, pacing, plot, and character development.

  • Copyediting / Line Editing: Refining language, flow, consistency, and style at the sentence level.

  • Proofreading: Ensuring accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors prior to publication.

Integrated Design & Production Services

Beyond editorial work, I also offer professional Graphic Design expertise to ensure your book is ready for market:

  • Manuscript Layout & Formatting: Preparing interior files for professional ebook and print-on-demand release.

  • Cover Design: Creating compelling and market-appropriate cover art.

My Collaborative Approach

I am dedicated to a collaborative partnership with every author. My goal is to not only enhance the manuscript but also to empower you as a writer. I provide constructive, insightful advice rooted in industry knowledge, helping you refine your instincts and develop your craft. The priority is always to maximize your book's potential while meticulously preserving your unique voice and artistic vision.

Next Steps

To discuss your project requirements, receive a personalized quote, or explore how I can help bring your publishing dreams to fruition, please get in touch to schedule a detailed consultation.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

BK Greenwood
The Last Roman novel series.

"Gareth provided proofreading and comprehensive edits for my debut novel series, The Last Roman. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. He is extremely responsive, collaborative and provides genuine and helpful feedback. His skill level in both editing and interior design is top-notch. I highly recommend his services. I have used him on all three of my novels and I will be using him again on future projects."

Andy Del Gallo
Carve a New You.

"Gareth was a joy to work with. As a first-time author, it was great to have a professional editor involved for guidance. Gareth allows your voice to prevail through all the wonderful improvements he suggests. I will absolutely work with him again."

Nick Stead
The HYBRID novel series.

“Gareth taught me the art of trimming unnecessary words for a tighter sentence to give a more polished feel to my manuscripts, and his advice on my action sequences has also proved invaluable. I would highly recommend him as an editor to any author looking to polish their work or in need of advice on strengthening their plot, and I will be asking him to help again when the next book in my series is ready for editing!”

Ryan Becker
Euphoric Wonderland.

“This guy is incredible! He did everything for me and so much more. He is worth way more than 50 dollars an hour and his work proves it. He made my cover for my book brilliant looking. A true piece of art. Not to mention he is a fantastic writer which showed in his editing and everything else he did. So friendly to talk to and answered all my questions without hesitation. I can’t wait to go back to him in the future for my next book. Super, super pleased. Definitely hire this guy he will get the job done and then some. A++++”

Sara Burgess
The House on Hall Road.

“The benefit of Gareth’s professional critique and editing skills have transformed my writing. He has a clear vision of what works in any genre and communicates this with sensitivity and skill. As a result of his concise and pertinent commentaries, I have been both supported and inspired to complete my novel. I have learnt so much about how to look at my work objectively to achieve my goal of having a manuscript fit to present to potential publishers or agents. Gareth has expertise in many areas which I have found helpful such as proofreading and editing as well as making the most appropriate word-choice, adjusting sentence structure for the best effect, and ensuring readability.”

Nancy Morrill
Movin' on Up.

"Gareth was a professional to deal with during the whole proofreading and editing process. He also gave great advice to us newbies on uploading our book to KDP, and helped out immensely with our book cover design. He responded to all emails in a timely manner."

S V Michaelson
The Mark The Mechanic children's series.

“It was a great pleasure working with Gareth. He is passionate about writing and doesn’t just get the job done—he puts a piece of his soul into his work.”

Jude Gulbeck
The Holy Experiment series.

"Gareth was a great help for us with our ebook project - as well as the blurb and keywords, he also handled the editing and formatting too and delivered some great and timely work. Highly recommended if you're publishing on Amazon and need someone who knows their way around the whole process."

Sean Glaze
Rapid Teamwork, Staying Coachable, The Unexpected Leader,
Winning Teammates, What Effective Leaders Do.

"Gareth was fantastic - he completed work quickly and professionally, was very responsive, and made a few very helpful modifications to ensure everything was perfect! Would definitely recommend and rehire."

Jane Marks
Dead Tide.

“Exemplary! Fantastic experience. Gareth was responsive, timely, creative, insightful and thoroughly professional. He went beyond our expectations and we will surely hire him again.”

Corey Perlman
Authentically Social.

"Came highly recommended and I can see why. Gareth was easy to work with and did a great job editing my book. I will most certainly use him for future projects and recommend him to my colleagues."

Catherine Sequeira
If You Hear Hoofbeats.

"Gareth created both the eBook and the paperback formats for my 94k-word book. He is an excellent communicator and responds quickly. He exceeded my expectations with the deadline, completing the formatting in just a few days, which was well ahead of the two-week timeline provided for the project. He also made artistic suggestions to the interior that ultimately made for a much better product for the readers. I appreciate all of his hard work and efficiency. I highly recommend him and will be using him again for my next book."

Paula L. Estrela
Ghostly Football.

"It was a pleasure to work with Gareth. He was very professional, easy to communicate with and very collaborative. It was my first time publishing and Gareth went above and beyond to help and support me. I will definitelly work with Gareth again."

Amy Swift
Ink Slinger.

"Gareth took the time to be incredibly in depth and meticulous with his feedback. He highlighted areas I had never considered. He was ahead of schedule and very easy to communicate with. I felt he enjoyed the story and polished it with intent for it to shine. I’d highly recommend."

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