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If you are writing a book and need guidance you’re in the right place. We give feedback on work in progress and suggest ways to improve your manuscript. If you’re further down the line and looking for an editor, we can provide structural editing, copy editing or proofreading services.

A critique or edit from us does not guarantee a publishing deal, but it will help get your manuscript into the best possible shape before sending it off to agents or publishers. If you are looking to self-publish, then it will help you produce a better product. We specialise in adult fiction but can also help you with narrative non-fiction, memoir or children’s books.

Critiquing and coaching

Critiquing and Coaching

If you have a novel underway and are looking for feedback on how well you are doing and what you need to do to progress, then this service is for you. You will receive a detailed four–six page report which will assess your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, comment on how well your book…

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Structural and Copy Editing

Structural and Copy Editing

Our editing service is divided into two sections: structural and copy editing (sometimes referred to as ‘line editing’). Some editing services will include structural editing in their copy editing service, and call it by the umbrella term ‘copy editing’. We believe there is value in separating them out. However, if you have already received a…

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Proofreading

Proofreading

This is the final polish on a manuscript. It involves checking spelling, punctuation and presentation as well as consistency with a given ‘house style’ to suit your intended market. In addition to the corrected manuscript you will receive a style sheet that has been compiled during the editing process. (If the house style isn’t known,…

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“I have no doubt that the fact that my young adult novel Sharkey’s Son won the Sanlam/Tafelberg Gold Award, and continues to sell extremely well, is owing to Fiona’s editing skills. She deeply impacted my plot and characterization – and unerringly pointed out the weak or boring spots.”
Gillian D’Achada, author of Sharkey’s Son, winner of the Sanlam Award for Youth Fiction, published by Tafelberg Press
“Where something was unclear, out of character, anachronistic, unexplained or simply seemed odd and needed clarification, Fiona pointed this out which forced me to make it better. Overall, the book is undoubtedly much improved from Fiona’s involvement and I would be delighted to work with her in the future.”
Les Cowan, author of the David Hidalgo crime series published by Lion Fiction
“I came to Fiona with a saggy story arc, muddled characterisations and a protagonist who fell short of the mark. Fiona’s insightful critique, informed by her years of experience as an author and writing teacher, challenged me to write a better story that has resulted in an offer for a publishing contract. I am indebted to her.”
Steve Holloway, author of Pelagia, a SF thriller.
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