Hello,
I am a book editor with over ten years' publishing experience. Before launching my freelance services, I commissioned for Harvill Secker and Vintage, at Penguin Random House UK. I offer tailored editorial services to writers, publishers and literary agents. My clients are based all around the world. I love a story I can sink my teeth into, and am passionate about helping books reach their maximum potential.
My reading taste is open-minded and wide-ranging. I love to be surprised or challenged as much as I love to be blissfully tucked away in a book. I have a penchant for dark humour, irreverence, stories with heart and soul, alternate realities or histories, big/messy families and epic romances, and powerful female and LGBTQIA+ voices. I've had the immense pleasure of working with authors and translators on books ranging from prize-winning literary fiction in translation, to stimulating narrative non-fiction, to bestselling world-building fiction.
If you have a story or idea that you're eager to share with readers and are looking for editorial guidance, encouragement and constructive criticism – whatever stage you're at – I'd love to hear from you. It's a privilege to read someone's writing, and I would handle yours with the utmost care and candour.
See below for an outline of my services and get in touch for a personalised quote or consultation call!
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Editing Services
Whether you're looking for an under-the-skin developmental edit, a SWOT-style assessment, a manuscript polish, or help with pitching and copywriting, I'd love to discuss how I might support you with your latest project. Here are some of the services I offer.
Editorial Assessment
A concise and incisive appraisal of your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, to help you identify key opportunities, decide on next steps and position your book in the market.
Manuscript Editing
From the structural or developmental edit to the line edit, an in-depth look at the text can help you take your manuscript to the next stage.
Book Coaching
Are you developing a new idea and need a sounding board? Are you feeling stuck? Are you looking to level up your writing skills? Coaching sessions are tailored to your needs!
Pricing: I offer competitive rates. Please email me for a quote.
Josh H, United Kingdom
“Mikaela is fantastic to work with. Her insightful feedback has helped me level up my novel in a way I could only dream of and she is now even working with me on query letters. She is quick to respond and a top professional. I am so glad that I chose to work with Mikaela and highly recommend her.”
Peter E, South Africa
“Mikaela is incisive, responsive and a true professional. Her Editorial Assessment reached into the core of the work, and she skillfully separated what was working from what needed attention, giving concise examples and suggestions. I thank her sincerely.”
Maria G, Mexico
“My experience with Mikaela was outstanding! Her observations and suggestions were insightful and precise, and she handled everything with professionalism and kindness. She motivated me and made me feel proud of my manuscript. Her deep understanding of my characters and the message I wanted to convey was on point. I would love to work with her again.”
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