Editing Services
Substantive- and Copy-Editing; Proofreading
Description of Services:
I have fully edited over a dozen novels in a variety of genres: contemporary,
supernatural, fantasy, romance, thriller, young adult and historical.
I am a fiction editor with Crooked Cat Publishing, who also works freelance at
very competitive prices. I will always offer a thorough report that includes
substantive editing, offering suggestions on structural changes, rewrites and
any necessary additions. I am particularly interested in helping writers get the
openings of novels to the best standard. Getting the first three chapters right
increases the chances of successful submissions to agents and publishers. I
also offer all copy-editing and proofreading services, including detailed line
edits on manuscripts.
What you can send to me:
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FICTION: novels or short stories
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NON-FICTION: books, articles, dissertations etc. I’m happy to read
most subjects, but have a special interest in literature, the arts, nature
and sports
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BUSINESS WRITING: reports, proposals, brochures, leaflets,
promotional materials
About Jeff:
I have a Masters Degree (MPhil) in English, and over twenty years’
experience teaching English. I’m also an author myself with four novels, a
collection of short stories and a work of non-fiction to name; plus a trilogy in
preparation with Accent Press.
In January 2015 I completed the Society for Editors and Proofreaders’ (SfEP)
Copy-Editing (1) Training Course.
Please contact me using this form.
Authors’ comments about my editing:
“Thanks to Jeff Gardiner for being such a lovely editor – such a pleasure to
work with.”
Shani Struthers, Jessamine
“And many thanks to brave Jeff Gardiner for the bold editing.”
Nik Morton, The Prague Papers
“My thanks go naturally to my editor, Jeff Gardiner, for his valuable insights.”
Gill James, The House on Schellberg Street
“I’d like to thank Jeff Gardiner for his well-judged editing suggestions and his
thorough scrutiny of the text.”
T. E. Taylor, Zeus of Ithome
“To Jeff Gardiner, the kindest and nicest editor in the world.”
Yvonne Marjot, The Calgary Chessman
“Special thanks to my fantastic editor, Jeff: this book is so much the better for
your efforts.”
Sarah Louise Smith, Izzy’s Cold Feet
Links to books I have edited: