Greer Glover | Editor, Writer & Writing Coach
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 07726 912551
- Website
- https://greerglover.co.uk/
- Organisation
- Greer Glover I Editor I Writer I Writing Coach
- Job title
- Editor, Writer, Writing Coach
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Greer
Fiction and Non-Fiction Editor I Writer I Writing Coach I Book Coach I Author
Working with authors and businesses to get their work into shape.
I'm extremely understanding of how personal writing and the writing process is and so I approach editing others' work with empathy and sensitivity.
Editing services
For fiction and non-fiction authors wanting to shape and polish their work, I offer:
• Developmental editing – An in-depth, big picture review of your manuscript where the major story-telling elements of your novel are examined. You’ll find out what works and what doesn’t, and you’ll learn how to make your novel stronger.
• Manuscript assessment – An honest, detailed assessment of how well your novel is working through looking at the major story-telling elements, such as plot, structure, pacing, characterisation, dialogue, setting and narrative technique.
• Copyediting – Where sentences are reviewed for readability, consistency and flow, and errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are corrected. (I offer combined line and copyediting).
• Proofreading – Where errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are corrected.
• Memoir – Bringing your personal story to life through writing and shaping your memories and personal experiences.
• Ghostwriting – When I write your work but you are credited as the author.
• Writing coaching / Book coaching – One-to-one mentoring and regular review of your work-in-progress. Mentoring is tailored to the individual over a period of time.
• Submissions – How-to help with query letters, synopses, proposals and blurbs. Or I can write them for you.
View more details of all these services on my website
Genres I work in:
Fiction – general, mainstream, commercial, women’s, book club, feel-good, upmarket, literary, romance, action/adventure, thriller, young adult, children’s (including picture books), short stories/novellas.
Creative non-fiction – narrative non-fiction, memoir and biography.
Non-fiction
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Editing services for businesses, charities and organisations:
• Writing and editing - Blog posts, press releases, articles, company literature, promotional material etc.
• Websites - Writing, refreshing or revising existing copy, editing and proofreading.
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Why choose me?
- I’ve more than 20 years’ editing and writing experience working across a range of fiction and non-fiction titles (as an editor, writer, journalist, copywriter and in publishing).
- I’m a published short story writer, non-fiction writer and a mentor and book coach to authors. I also review books.
- I’m an accredited Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading. Being a member also means I’m in touch with other professional editors and with what’s happening in the publishing industry today.
- I’ve made it my business to understand different styles of writing and genres. I understand different fiction and non-fiction genres, and how writing works within the genre or style I’m engaged in.
- I understand how personal writing and the writing process is, so I approach editing others’ work with empathy and sensitivity. In this way I can be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
- I don’t sit back. I continue to take courses to keep my professional and editing skills fresh and up-to-date.
- I continue to take creative writing courses to hone my own fiction writing. I love that feeling of being involved with a group of writers who are determined to understand the different elements of storytelling and improve.
- I’m easy to talk to and flexible to work with.
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Qualifications, awards and training
- Trained in fiction editing and manuscript critiquing under UK and US editors, and many years’ experience evaluating fellow writers' manuscripts.
- Trained in proofreading and copyediting with the CIEP and through working as a news reporter and features writer for several UK regional and national newspapers.
- Trained in writing engaging, impactful and accurate copy for businesses and organisations through working as a copywriter and journalist.
- Studied extensively the elements of fiction through creative writing masterclasses, workshops and residentials run by Arvon, Writers and Artists, Cambridge Literary Festival and Gotham Writers, with published authors including Louise Doughty, Andrew Cowan, Patricia Dunker, Tim Pears, Tim Lott, Abi Daré and Femi Kayode.
- Extensive knowledge of publishing through working in-house for Oxford University Press.
- History degree from Durham University (so I'm skilled in identifying key information and have been taught at an excellent university).
- Post-graduate diploma in Newspaper Journalism from Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture.
- Won the German-British Embassies Student Journalism Award (1997).
- Shortlisted for The Sunday Telegraph's Catherine Pakenham Award (1998).
If you have a project you need help with, please feel free to get in touch even if you're not sure of the exact support you need.
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Testimonials
Fiction
"Greer is a very good editor. She has provided a development edit on my first novel, and offered brilliant (and quite radical) advice on how to make it better and hopefully get it published one day. She’s kind, encouraging and talented. Very highly recommended and worth every penny!”
The Rev’d Canon Thomas Buchanan, author, mainstream fiction, developmental edit
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“Editor and writer Greer Glover has been instrumental in helping me realise my dream of creating my children’s book ‘The Origin of Magic’. Without her excellent editing and feedback, and the way she has supported me on every step of my writing journey, I could not have written the book I have.”
Gayle Husband, author, children's fiction, line and copyedit, book coaching
View 'The Origin of Magic' image on my website portfolio page
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"I have greatly valued Greer's assessment of the manuscript of my third novel. Inevitably, by the time I had reached a seventh draft I was quite unable to take an objective view of the strengths and weaknesses of the narrative. Greer is the third editor with whom I have worked and she has, unquestionably, been the most helpful. Her systematic analysis of theme, plot, structure, characterisation, viewpoint etc has been invaluable and the accompanying manuscript tracker is making it much more straightforward to proceed with an eighth draft! The story touches some areas which are particularly difficult for me. I discussed these with Greer at the outset and have been impressed by the sensitive way in which she has handled them."
Author (prefers not to be named), upmarket fiction, manuscript assessment
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"I am so impressed by the detail, depth and robustness of Greer's reports and edits. The reason I wanted a developmental edit is that after so much time looking at the novel it was difficult to see the wood from the trees, and the summary reports, breakdowns of chapters, and thought-provoking questions really have helped me see the areas for development. It's a very personal story with a lot of factual memories in, and other editors had queried whether things like this really happened, but Greer approached the sensitive subject well. I would definitely recommend."
Francesca Baker, author, women's commercial fiction, developmental edit
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"I was very impressed with Greer’s edits to my manuscript. Clear reasons were given against each edit offered, leading to an education in honing my writing craft whilst also highlighting my unhelpful habits. Greer delivered the edited document within the estimated timeframes and communications with her were always friendly and informative. I would certainly utilise Greer’s valuable services again."
Rad Johnson, author, 'The Karma Con', conspiracy thriller, line and copyedit
'The Karma Con' on my website portfolio page
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"I wanted to thank you so much for this outstanding piece of work, for your compliments and critical analysis, and for all of the helpful suggestions therein."
Alastair McIver, author, crime fiction, political thriller, developmental edit
Alastair McIver's 'The Daily News'
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"I am in the process of writing my first children's book. Reaching the point where I needed the support of an Editor was really difficult. I had no idea what to look for in an Editor, what service or type of edit to chose. Not only that but handing over your creative work is really daunting. Greer was incredibly helpful, she was by far the best and most reassuring Editor I spoke with. The work I received back from her ticked all my boxes. Greer's assessment of my writing was fair, constructive and positive. I've now got lots of ideas on how to take my book forward. Thanks Greer."
Joe Robinson, early middle grade fiction, manuscript assessment
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Creative non-fiction
"Greer has recently edited a book that I am working on, and I have also worked with her for a couple of mentor sessions. The experience from contacting her originally, through the whole time I worked with her, she delivered everything exactly when she agreed. The mentor sessions were inspiring and really useful. I'm now working through the edits for the book she has suggested and I am delighted by her thorough understanding of the book, my vision and I have some valuable points with which to ensure the writing of my book is as polished as possible. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Greer again and recommend her."
Charlotte Bellamy, photographer and author, line and copyedit and writing coaching
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Non-fiction
"Greer’s assessment of my manuscript was full of insight and knowledge. She understands the publishing process and commercial publishing market, and showed me what I needed to do to turn my manuscript into a book publishers want to see."
Dr Yanos Michopoulos, author. founder and director, Epiphany Enterprises Ltd, manuscript assessment
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Businesses and organisations
"Greer’s work was first rate, both in the quality and speed of her copy-editing and proofreading skills, and, in her capacity to, in a very short time, grasp the nub and key aspects of sometimes extremely complex issues. Greer was a pleasure to work with and utterly professional in all aspects of the engagement. I highly recommend her services without hesitation."
Katherine Davies, founder and CEO, Iguacu, copyedit and proofread
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"Greer's work was excellent - she was able to produce a clear copyedited file very quickly indeed - alongside a useful editorial style sheet. All deadlines were exceeded and communication was very easy.
This enabled us to complete the work on the book much more efficiently and also helped with the design process too. Greer provided proofreading edits in a very clear way, which was also helpful.
We would, undoubtedly, have struggled to produce the quality of booklet that we ended up with had we not commissioned Greer. We would recommend her services for any similar type of work."
Lucy Godfrey, Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, copyedit and proofread
View the Wingfield Station Booklet image on my website portfolio page
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"Greer helped me with an important business proposal. She provided copy-editing and proof-reading services as well as some guidance on writing style and tone as well as design advice. Super easy to deal with and very efficient with turning round the copy with changes clearly communicated. Very happy with the final proposal which was the best written one we have ever submitted."
Laurence Archer, ISG Media, text revision, copyedit, proofread
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