Hi. 👋I'm Ace. I help writers with editing and publishing logistics so you can focus on the story.✨

You've daydreamed about magical worlds...

...you've worked hard for hours, days, months, (even years) to finally finish a manuscript and type out the final words...

That's where I come in! I want to use my editing skills and experiance in the publishing industry to champion your book. (And selfishly, I want more magical stories to go out into the world👑🗡️)

Whether you have:

• A messy first draft

• A partial draft

• A great beginning and middle, but a dreaded saggy middle

• OR a refined draft, you want a final pair of eyes on before querying or publication

...I'm ready to help support you along the way. I'm excited to help you get started (or finish) editing your novel!

**Bonus points if your story has dragons or time-travel🐉⌛

..."The End."

or is it...

My Approach

...is to create edits that are actionable and customizable to each writer's needs. I help indie authors hone their craft and feel confident to publish their fantastic novels.

50+

6+

Years of training

Happy clients

{Empathy}

I will always treat your work with respect and compassion. It's a scary thing to put your creative work in someone else's hands. I am never ruthless with my edits and will always make sure to praise what is working well. So you'll know what to keep doing, alongside edits to make you aware of areas to strengthen.

{Education}

One of my jobs is to help writers learn, grow and expand their knowledge of the craft. I've learned about many different story structures and rules (and have read a million books), so I can impart to you different techniques to use in your writing. And of course, guide you on how and where to break rules and conventions.

Having worked in fashion and alongside other creators, I have grown a bittersweet relationship with collaborative projects. People always overpromise, then, when the initial excitement has worn off, the project falls apart. Ace is the first collaborator where this hasn’t been the case. Throughout thick and thin, she maintained a full and honest channel of communication. Ace isn’t afraid to put the graft in, and it shows. I hope this partnership continues into a longstanding professional relationship.

- Charles Salisbury

What Clients Say 💬

"Ace had great communication and walked me through every step of the process. Understanding the 'why' of each proceedure was a learning lesson for me. I feel lucky I found her."

- Joanne from Sketchy Travels

"Working with Ace was an incredibly fulfilling experience. She really helped bring my characters to life."

- Jules Pendragon, author and fantasy cosplayer

Developmental Edit:

Manuscript Assessment:

Structural support for early drafts, messy drafts, complex narratives or new authors. Offers writers in-depth, detailed feedback on character, plot, structure and other story elements.

A lighter version of the developmental edit. For writers who want general feedback on the overall elements.

$0.025 a word

$0.018 per word

Line-by-Line Edit:

Sentence-level polish to elevate prose while retaining author voice. Great for authors looking to elevate prose.

$0.020 a word

Meet the Editor🌿

Hi! My name is Ace, and I prefer to spend my time living in a fantasy world rather than reality.

My training includes a B.A. in Screenwriting, a B.A. in Journalism and a first-class honours M.A. in Publishing and Creative Writing from Kingston University of London.

From there, I worked as a Page Editor at Gannett News for several years and later gained experience at London-based independent publishers.

As for me, my ideal afternoon is spent with a cup of tea in a bookshop cafe or in the British Library Reading rooms.🥰🌻🍀

I'd love to chat 🔮

Tell me about your biggest writing block & I'll get back to you with 1-2 suggestions for free. (E.g. stuck on a plot point, can't figure out ebook formatting, etc.)

OR Book a 20-minute call where we can dive into fixing a plot hole & we can have a super quick and fun brainstorm session.

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