Do you need an editor?
I have the skills, the training and the experience to polish your book until it shines…​

Welcome

I’m Charlie Wilson and I help authors all over the world to prepare their books for publication. Since I began freelancing in 2006, I’ve been trusted with many millions of words by authors and publishers. 

On this website you can learn about my professional background and find out about my editorial services for authors: proofreading, copy-editing, developmental editing, manuscript assessment, author coaching and ghostwriting. 
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If you have any questions or would like a quotation for your project, please feel free to get in touch.
‘I always enjoy working with Charlie because I can count on her considered and incisive editing skills to improve whatever I send her way. Independent yet collaborative, reliable and dedicated, Charlie is an editor of the highest calibre.’
Rachael Chilvers, Special Projects Coordinator (For Dummies), John Wiley & Sons​​
‘Charlie’s editorial services are first rate. Honest and helpful. Always logical. Always constructive. If you’re a writer and you’re looking for an unbiased appraisal of your work, look no further.’
Neil Spring, Author (Quercus)​​
‘Charlie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her professionalism, expertise and advice were invaluable on what was a difficult project and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her!’
Caitlin Flynn, Publishing Officer, Imperial War Museums​​

My clients
I’ve written, edited and proofread for companies, charities, government bodies and educational institutions. I now specialise in helping authors and publishers to produce high-quality books.
‘If you want your books to shine, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve worked with Charlie on all of my books and she’s brought each one to a higher level. I can’t thank her enough and recommend her without reservation.’
Christopher Greyson, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author (Indie)
‘Charlie has passion for her work and it shows. She is thorough, exact, accommodative, imaginative and an absolute pleasure to work with.’
Sif Sigmarsdóttir, Author (Hodder)
‘Charlie is an excellent editor. She is very thorough and creative. Charlie’s comments are always constructive. She is also a pleasure to work with. She is a personable, reliable and professional editor and I am delighted to recommend her.’
Michael Drayton, Author (Routledge)

Working with me​
Integrity, respect, passion, intelligence: these are the qualities that underpin my work as an editor and writer. Over the years, I’ve built a reputation for expertise and professionalism. Many of my clients come back time and again, because they know that whatever text they send my way, I’ll improve it – with great care.