WELCOME
I’m Hannah, a specialist children’s and YA fiction editor with over 14 years’ experience at major UK publishing houses. I help publishers, agents and authors polish their stories to perfection.
I provide:
Kind and creative structural edits
Thorough line edits
Eagle-eyed copy-edits and proofreads
Manuscript reports informed by in-depth knowledge of the market
Thoughtful Anglicization
Imaginative illustration briefs
Memorable marketing copy
Cracking blurbs
Exceptional author care
Expert project management
SERVICES
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Publishers
Need a line edit leapt on? Some catalogue copy proofread quickly and accurately? Long-term support from an editor you can trust to work directly with authors? I offer a wide range of services to publishers, on a one-off or ongoing basis, to help your deadlines loom less large.
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Agents
Have you got an author with a unique voice who needs a bit of extra plot help? A submissions pile that’s begun cropping up in your dreams? I can support you with everything from author development to manuscript reporting, all backed up by an excellent understanding of the wider market and individual agency tastes.
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Authors
Need help making your synopsis as fun to read as your book itself? A fresh pair of eyes when you’re staring down Manuscript Draft 8 (Final Final)? I offer kind, creative, collaborative editorial services to both published and aspiring authors at all stages of the writing process.
ABOUT ME
WHERE I’VE WORKED
I’ve always been a children’s fiction specialist. I began my career in 2010 at Egmont Publishing (now Farshore) and joined the Bloomsbury Children’s and YA Fiction team in 2016, before becoming Editorial Director in 2022. I’ve been editing freelance since 2024.
AWARDS
I've acquired and edited books that have gone on to win or be shortlisted for many major prizes, including the British Book Awards, the Nero Book Awards, the YA Book Prize, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards, the Irish Book Awards and the Books Are My Bag Reader Awards.
APPROACH
Writing a book is fun, and there’s no reason why editing it can’t be too. I aim to bring as much creativity and collaboration to the process as possible. Take a look at my testimonials page to get a sense of what it’s like to work with me and how I tailor my approach from book to book.
EDITING EXPERIENCE
I’ve edited books across the spectrum of 5+ to teen and crossover fiction – from fantastically funny, full-colour first readers to heart-breaking, heart-mending literary YA prize-winners. Take a look at my portfolio for more information about the kinds of stories I love working on.
MARKET KNOWLEDGE
As an editorial director, it was my job to acquire books that I knew would find avid fans and stand the test of time. It’s given me an in-depth, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the children’s and YA market, its trends and opportunities. I can help you understand where your book fits into the bigger picture.
FLEXIBILITY
I offer a range of editorial services and I’m happy to adapt to your individual timeframes, budgets and ways of working wherever possible. For more information or a list of rates, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m always happy to discuss how I can provide the support you need.