I work as an Assistant Editor for Black Thoughts, an editorial company focusing on dark fantasy and Gothic horror manuscripts. You can contact us here.
In a personal capacity, I offer the following services for works of any genre under 5000 words:
➺ Developmental edits. A review of your story focusing on plot progression, character development, thematic issues and structure. I will produce an editorial report addressing these matters, with suggestions on how your story can be improved.
➺ Line edits. This dives into the nitty gritty stuff, focusing on grammar and punctuation issues to ensure your story reads smoothly.
➺ Research. Specifically for historical stories, I can help point you in the right direction with research materials at the start of your project, or I can review the historical authenticity of your piece when it’s finished.
➺ Submission help. Stuck on where to send your story? Unsure of how to write a professional query letter? Want to maintain your submission habits? I can help!
Indicative Costs
| Line edit | Developmental edit | Research (1hr) | Submission help (1hr) | |
| <1000 | £18 | £22 | £40 | £40 |
| 2000-3000 | £38 | £42 | £40 | £40 |
| 4000-5000 | £76 | £88 | £40 | £40 |
Get in touch
I am currently having issues with the contact form below. Please email me at lucy.smlr.uk instead with an outline of your project (including word count, genre, etc). I will get back to you within 10 working days.
I aim to provide a quality service at affordable rates, so let me know if you’d like to discuss a payment plan that fits your financial needs, or if you’d like any other kind of writing assistance.