Rachel Rowlands Editorial Services

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Hello, I'm Rachel

If you're looking for a book editor who understands the struggles of writing and publishing – you're in the right place! I'm Rachel, an editor and writer, and I help authors and publishers shape and polish their stories with a kind and gentle, but honest, hand. Good editing should inspire you, not tear you down, so you can craft a book you're really proud of. I've been where you are, and I combine my writing and editorial experience to support you every step of the way.

Specialties

I specialise in genre fiction, in particular fantasy, sci-fi, horror, crime/thrillers and romance, as well as YA and middle grade.

I also edit creative non-fiction, including memoirs, autobiographies, and personal development.

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Services include

Manuscript assessment

A detailed and careful assessment to help you improve your book.

Copy/line editing

I'll polish your writing technically and stylistically – without sacrificing voice.

Proofreading

The final step in the editorial process to meticulously check for lingering errors.

Submission packages

From query letter editing to opening chapter feedback.

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Who am I?

Get to know me

I’m a professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, and I’ve worked on over a hundred books, including bestsellers and award-winners. My client list includes Hachette UK, Black Library, Canelo, Hashtag Press, and Writers & Artists (Bloomsbury), as well as independent authors. I'm also an agented writer of fiction represented by Thérèse Coen at Hardman & Swainson. You're in safe hands with me!

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Work includes

I've worked on over a hundred books – here are a few examples!

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What clients are saying


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

I am a new writer, and Rachel not only seemed very interested in my book, but she often communicated with me about the editing itself, which I was very new at. Rachel went over my monster of a manuscript and showed me parts that needed to be rewritten, fixed, and changed and I feel my manuscript will become better because of it. If you are a new writer, and would like a professional to go over your book, I believe Rachel is one of the most devoted to making your book the best it can be.
– A.L. Hornbeck, fantasy author

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