EDITOR AND WRITING MENTOR
I love to help writers produce fiction, which is clear, engaging and beautifully crafted.
Every client receives a bespoke service, tailored to their project, and at a pace and deadline that works for them.
If you are looking for an editor to make your work sparkle or a mentor to guide you more generally, please feel free to get in touch and tell me more.
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I'm currently taking bookings from June 2025 onwards.
ABOUT ME
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I'm a prize-winning and published writer with a Master's in Creative Writing with Distinction from the University of Kent and a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Reading. ​
My thirty-year career in film and television in the UK and US has focused on script-reading and development, media production, and communications. As a result, my editing expertise is extensive, encompassing film and television screenplays, print, press, internal and corporate comms, with a personal passion for fiction, poetry, and memoir.
I'm excited to offer my varied skills to help other writers perfect their work, in a way that is always honest, supportive and practical.
SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
This edit looks at the “big picture". Are the structure, form, plot, themes, and characters of your novel working and serving your overall purpose? How is the language working in your description, dialogue and at sentence level? Or do you have a non-fiction project, which needs a fresh pair of eyes to bring a new perspective?
We'll discuss your project before and after my edit, and I'll provide an editorial report, focussing on the work's strengths and suggesting potential areas for development.
LINE EDITING
My line edit will focus on readability: smoothing your copy, enhancing your voice, and making your writing shine. I'll also carefully review grammar, punctuation and spelling. I will provide a manuscript fully marked-up with track changes and comments, and a brief editorial report.
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SUBMISSION PACK REVIEW
I will review your synopsis, query letter and the first three chapters (or up to 8k words) of your novel, making sure you are as prepared as can be, before you submit to agents or publishers.
SCREEN WRITING
Have you always dreamt of writing a film or TV script? I will give you valuable guidance in getting started. Or perhaps you have an existing script and would like a second opinion. I have provided script coverage and analysis for some of the world's leading TV and film companies, and would be delighted to support you as you wrestle your script into shape.
TESTIMONIALS
It was fantastic to work with Tracey on my book, Taken: Experiences of Forced Adoption. I am so grateful for her expertise, eye for detail and accuracy, her grasp of the often complex issues, alongside the non-stop encouragement – all invaluable to me. I simply couldn’t have done it without.
Karen Constantine
Tracey is the perfect editor, making each writer's voice better rather than changing their style. Her communication and feedback are invaluable, both precise and encouraging. I cannot recommend her highly enough and will be entrusting her with my next novel.
Jayne Leadbetter
Tracey worked with me on my debut novel, Love on the Dotted Line and I am so glad she did. It was so refreshing because she didn't just tick boxes with my book, she was as passionate about my characters and their lives as I was. I felt safe with her and highly recommend her for anyone who wants the best for their project.
Ogugua Ajayi
Tracey comments with a forensic eye, picking up both major flaws and minor hiccups with equal care, and delivers feedback with clarity and kindness.
Caroline Bloor
Tracey's feedback gives me exactly what I'm looking for – she has a forensic eye for detail yet she balances this with the ability to understand and capture the essence of what I'm trying to write. Her feedback is exacting but always warm, and she offers practical suggestions which make me think.
Julie Holden
