Hi, I’m Gareth, a freelance editor—based in the UK—who has been working with a local independent publisher since 2020 and editing for over 10 years. I specialize in sci-fi and fantasy, though I love working with all areas of speculative fiction. Send me your sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, and paranormal work for both YA and adult markets. 

Whatever your editing needs, I can help you. Whether it’s developmental edits, copy/line edits, or proofreading—I have a service that can make your book the best it can be.

As well as editing, I am also a Graphic Designer so I can help with your manuscript layout and formatting ready for both ebook and print releases as well as Cover Design work.

I work together with the author to offer my advice on how to improve your book. I know what it’s like being a new author in search of someone who understands your work and how to take it to the next level—I’ve been there. Now I love helping authors to realise their potential and turn their writing dreams into reality.

My task is not only to edit and improve your work but to help you see where you already have great instincts and how to hone your writing, so next time you are even closer to the cleanest manuscript you can produce. And, most importantly, I need to enhance your writing, while still keeping your style and voice. It’s your book after all.

Please get in touch if you want to discuss your needs in more detail.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • BK GreenwoodBK Greenwoodauthor of The Last Roman series.

    "Gareth provided proofreading and comprehensive edits for my debut novel series, The Last Roman. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. He is extremely responsive, collaborative and provides genuine and helpful feedback. His skill level in both editing and interior design is top-notch. I highly recommend his services. I have used him on all three of my novels and I will be using him again on future projects."

  • Andy Del GalloAndy Del Galloauthor of Carve a New You

    "Gareth was a joy to work with. As a first-time author, it was great to have a professional editor involved for guidance. Gareth allows your voice to prevail through all the wonderful improvements he suggests. I will absolutely work with him again."

  • Nick SteadNick Steadauthor of the HYBRID novel series

    “Gareth taught me the art of trimming unnecessary words for a tighter sentence to give a more polished feel to my manuscripts, and his advice on my action sequences has also proved invaluable. I would highly recommend him as an editor to any author looking to polish their work or in need of advice on strengthening their plot, and I will be asking him to help again when the next book in my series is ready for editing!”

  • Ryan BeckerRyan Beckerauthor of Euphoric Wonderland

    “This guy is incredible! He did everything for me and so much more. He is worth way more than 50 dollars an hour and his work proves it. He made my cover for my book brilliant looking. A true piece of art. Not to mention he is a fantastic writer which showed in his editing and everything else he did. So friendly to talk to and answered all my questions without hesitation. I can’t wait to go back to him in the future for my next book. Super, super pleased. Definitely hire this guy he will get the job done and then some. A++++”

  • Simon Grund SorensenSimon Grund Sorensenauthor of Path of the Taker

    Gareth was a great team player to have on board for editing my 120k words Fantasy Novel. - Responsive, professional, and understanding.

  • Sara BurgessSara BurgessAuthor of The House on Hall Road

    “The benefit of Gareth’s professional critique and editing skills have transformed my writing. He has a clear vision of what works in any genre and communicates this with sensitivity and skill. As a result of his concise and pertinent commentaries, I have been both supported and inspired to complete my novel. I have learnt so much about how to look at my work objectively to achieve my goal of having a manuscript fit to present to potential publishers or agents. Gareth has expertise in many areas which I have found helpful such as proofreading and editing as well as making the most appropriate word-choice, adjusting sentence structure for the best effect, and ensuring readability.”

  • Nancy MorrillNancy Morrillauthor of Movin' on Up

    "Gareth was a professional to deal with during the whole proofreading and editing process. He also gave great advice to us newbies on uploading our book to KDP, and helped out immensely with our book cover design. He responded to all emails in a timely manner."

  • S V MichaelsonS V MichaelsonAuthor of the Mark The Mechanic series

    “It was a great pleasure working with Gareth. He is passionate about writing and doesn’t just get the job done—he puts a piece of his soul into his work.”

  • Jude GulbeckJude Gulbeckauthor of The Holy Experiment

    "Gareth was a great help for us with our ebook project - as well as the blurb and keywords, he also handled the editing and formatting too and delivered some great and timely work. Highly recommended if you're publishing on Amazon and need someone who knows their way around the whole process."

  • Sean GlazeSean Glazeauthor of Staying Coachable

    "Gareth was fantastic - he completed work quickly and professionally, was very responsive, and made a few very helpful modifications to ensure everything was perfect! Would definitely recommend and rehire."

  • Jane MarksJane Marksauthor of Dead Tide

    “Exemplary! Fantastic experience. Gareth was responsive, timely, creative, insightful and thoroughly professional. He went beyond our expectations and we will surely hire him again.”

  • Corey PerlmanCorey Perlmanauthor of Authentically Social

    "Came highly recommended and I can see why. Gareth was easy to work with and did a great job editing my book. I will most certainly use him for future projects and recommend him to my colleagues."

  • Catherine SequeiraCatherine Sequeiraauthor of If You Hear Hoofbeats

    "Gareth created both the eBook and the paperback formats for my 94k-word book. He is an excellent communicator and responds quickly. He exceeded my expectations with the deadline, completing the formatting in just a few days, which was well ahead of the two-week timeline provided for the project. He also made artistic suggestions to the interior that ultimately made for a much better product for the readers. I appreciate all of his hard work and efficiency. I highly recommend him and will be using him again for my next book."

  • Paula L. EstrelaPaula L. Estrelaauthor of Ghostly Football

    "It was a pleasure to work with Gareth. He was very professional, easy to communicate with and very collaborative. It was my first time publishing and Gareth went above and beyond to help and support me. I will definitelly work with Gareth again."

  • Amy Swiftauthor of The Ink Slinger

    "Gareth took the time to be incredibly in depth and meticulous with his feedback. He highlighted areas I had never considered. He was ahead of schedule and very easy to communicate with. I felt he enjoyed the story and polished it with intent for it to shine. I’d highly recommend."