Professional fiction editor and book coach for authors who want to publish with confidence

I help romance, crime and thriller writers turn half-formed ideas and messy drafts into market-ready books, without losing their voice or writing style.

Who I Work With

I work with authors writing high-stakes fiction—where emotions run deep, tension matters, and the outcome feels meaningful—whether the story is a romance, a crime novel, or a thriller.

Most of the authors I work with are:

Romance authors at any stage of their writing journey, who plan to publish independently;
Crime and thriller writers working towards a strong, submission-ready manuscript;
Authors who want their books to feel professional, polished, and confidently finished;
Writers who want structured support to help them plan, write or finish a novel;
Writers who see editing as a collaborative process.

We’ll work particularly well together if you’re looking for a professional fiction editor you can trust as a long-term partner—someone who understands your goals, respects your voice, and offers clear, honest, actionable feedback to help you move forward.

My aim is to build a collaborative, professional relationship where you feel supported, informed, and confident in the decisions you’re making about your book.

My Approach to Editing & Book Coaching

Clarity. Consistency. Correctness. In that order.

Fiction isn’t academic writing, and it doesn’t need to follow every grammatical rule to be effective.

My job as an editor is to:

Make sure your writing is clear and readable;
Ensure consistency across your manuscript and your series;
Correct errors without losing your voice or style.

Sometimes that means not adding a comma if it disrupts the rhythm or tone. Your voice always comes first.

The same principles shape my coaching work. My priority is to help you make clear, confident decisions that serve your story and your readers, without forcing your writing to fit into a formula.

Editing & Book Coaching Services

Polish & Publish

Light line and copy editing for indie authors who want clean, professional prose without slowing down their release schedule.

Complete Line & Copy Edit

Comprehensive line and copy editing focused on clarity, flow, consistency and voice. Ideal for authors who want to publish with confidence, knowing their book is ready for readers.

Developmental Editing & Manuscript Assessment

Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, character, and story foundations, to strengthen your manuscript at its core.

Book Coaching & Strategy Calls

One-to-one book coaching and writing support for when you need clarity and momentum to work though stuck drafts, story challenges, series development, and finishing your novel.

Why Authors Work With Me

I specialise in romance, crime and thriller fiction.
I support authors through both writing and revision, not just polishing their final manuscript.
I offer clear scope, defined boundaries, and no surprise upsells.
I understand both independent publishing and traditional submission routes.
I provide honest, constructive and actionable feedback.
I respect your time, your goals, and your voice.

TESTIMONIALS

Kind Words of Praise

Curious about what it would be like working with me? Check out these reviews from authors who have worked with me in the past.

This company was recommended by another editor who was unable to accommodate my needs, and Nicky was punctual, affordable and thorough.

The edits were excellent and she reworked some jarring transitions to smooth them out. I cannot imagine the number of hours she put into my manuscript, and I know it's a million times stronger because of her time, effort and skill. Highly recommend.

E.D. Hackett

Nicky is a true homie. She got my manuscript back to me a couple of days before the agreed deadline, and she was SO SO kind with her feedback and edits.

I 10/10 would recommend her services.

Andrea Andersen

As someone with a demanding career and chronic procrastination issues, the services provided by Nicky have been invaluable. I can confidently say I wouldn't have achieved what I did with Nicky if I had been on my own.

With Nicky's help, my publishing goals are slowly becoming more of a real possibility instead of a daydream.

Jasmine Cinton

When I signed up for this I had no idea what to expect. I had just begun writing my umpteenth story and I was just kicking around the idea in my head with no real purpose. I figured having someone to talk to might help with my constant evasion of completing a story. Spoiler alert, it did.

It really was like having a bookish friend to talk to about struggles only a writer would be going through, and having that friend provide positive feedback and a gently kick in the pants in the right direction.

Magen Lindsey

Rady to take the next step?

If you’d like to talk through the project—whether you’re planning a novel, stuck mid-draft, or preparing for editing—I’d love to hear from you.