Here’s what some of my clients have to say about working with me...

‘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

‘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, Author 

‘I loved working with Charlie. Her edits made my book the best it could be, so when Little, Brown/Corsair published Being Brooke Simmons as part of a three-book deal, there were hardly any revisions to do thanks to her!’

Karen Clarke, Author 

‘​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

‘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

‘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 

‘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. I really enjoyed working with her and I look forward to working with her on future projects.’

Michael Drayton, Author 

‘​​It’s been truly fantastic to have Charlie by my side during the writing process, coaching me through matters big and small, and I’ve looked forward to every feedback round as if it were Christmas! Her guidance is clear, actionable, professional, always gentle and so encouraging. Working with Charlie is like having your favourite teacher by your side – especially wonderful since writing can be such a solitary venture. I can’t recommend Charlie highly enough!​’

Anne Wilde, Author 

​‘I could not have wished for a better editor. Boundless enthusiasm, meticulous attention to detail and responses to my seemingly endless queries without ever any complaint.’

Jonathan Lee, Author

‘Working with Charlie has been an absolute pleasure. Charlie is highly skilled and quickly understands exactly what is needed. She writes with real clarity and vibrancy and always delivers on time with a very professional yet friendly approach.’

James Williams, Author 

‘Charlie is a fantastic editor, the best one I’ve worked with. She has a strong attention to detail and has made my books so much better. Above all else, she is an editor I trust. Charlie is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her.’

John Carson, Author

‘Always positive, always encouraging, Charlie is reliable and imaginative and continually provides an invaluable and very professional service.’

Hannah Fielding, Author

‘Charlie really exceeded all our expectations. With her ample experience she worked extremely thoroughly and quickly, provided constructive input and turned our technical content into a high-quality, simple-to-understand read. It was a pleasure working with Charlie. I would highly recommend her to everyone and would hire her again anytime without hesitation.’

Michael Gramlich, Author

‘Charlie’s insightful commentary and thoughtful advice have inspired me to keep writing and, most importantly, helped me greatly improve my skills and the quality of my work.’

Tara Basi, Author

‘Charlie’s critique of my novel really helped me as I worked through another draft. She pinpointed exactly the areas I needed to work on to take it to the next level.’

Lea Bailey, Author

​‘I can’t imagine writing another book without Charlie. She fulfils the role of critic, coach, mentor and even muse! Working with her gave me the reassurance that my finished manuscript is as good as it’s ever going to be.’

David Prever, Author

‘Charlie has worked on three of my local history titles and her editing is immaculate. Her sharp eye has undoubtedly improved the quality and structure of my writing. She treats both author and manuscript with empathy and is a joy to work with.’

David Taylor, Author