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Claire Cronshaw | Editor of Fantasy, Women's Fiction, and Romance

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cherryedits.com/
Organisation: Cherry Edits
Job title: Indie fiction specialist. Line editor and copy editor of fantasy, women's fiction, romance and cosy (cozy) mysteries
Membership Grade: Professional Member

About Claire

Claire Cronshaw of Cherry Edits

Line and copy editing, proofreading, manuscript assessments, coaching, developmental editing

Claire Cronshaw is an indie fiction specialist who particularly enjoys working on women's fiction, fantasy, romance and cosy (cozy) mysteries.
Claire works in British English and American English.

Editorial services:

- manuscript assessments

- proofreading

- line and copy editing

- developmental editing

Additional author services:
- writing coaching

- 1-to-1 power hours

- talks to writing groups

- writing courses

"Claire edited my DCI Summers trilogy and I would happily recommend her work. I love the way each edit is accompanied by a video guide and this is a simple yet effective way of giving a clear handover. The ‘story bible’ Claire created is invaluable and much more comprehensive than anything I produced for my own use. I was particularly impressed by the attention to detail in the edit and delighted Claire got my writing into great shape without interfering with my style or voice. The relationship between editor and author can be a precarious one, but with Claire editing my books, I felt like she’d got my back and was working in partnership with me, polishing the text to make it the best it could be. It must have worked because I landed a 5-book deal off the back of her editing work." Paul Teague – now signed to Storm Publishing.

"Claire is very professional and hard-working. She makes sure to question a manuscript in the way a reader might to make sure you put your work out into the world with confidence. She is very approachable and easy to work with as well as being a thorough editor. I have also recommended her to other author friends." Francesca Catlow – now signed to Montlake.

MANUSCRIPT ASSESSMENTS

"When Claire suggested a Manuscript Assessment I was uncertain whether this was what I needed. I am so glad I agreed! Claire's assessment of my manuscript was truly excellent. She commented on many things – both great and small – but it was her comments on structure that I found most valuable. One of the constant nagging itches I struggle with is how much detail to provide the reader so I can be sure they 'get it'. Claire's assessment of the manuscript will be invaluable to me."

David Ford – indie author

WRITING COACHING

"Claire and I have been working closely for the last few years and I was delighted to hear she's started doing writing coaching. We now meet every second week to review the work I've created, and my writing is progressing in leaps and bounds. Claire is a joy to work with."

Gavin Kemp – indie author

See my testimonials page for more.

Contact me today

Free 1,000-word sample edits are available to indie authors who'd like to test the waters. Get in touch today to talk about your project.

Check out my website at cherryedits.com or look me up on socials.

Alternatively, you can email me directly at [email protected]

Service(s)

Editor
Proofreader

Specialisms

Crime, mystery & thriller
Romance
Science fiction & fantasy
Speculative fiction

Client types

Book publishers
Indie authors

Associated skills

Self-publishing
Book coaching

Disclaimer note

The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.

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