EMILY CHARLOTTE
Hello! I'm a writer, proofreader, and editor based in Cornwall, UK.
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First and foremost, I am a writer. I adore being by the sea amid all the Cornish gorse and headland, preferably with a book in hand or my laptop by my side. I write my own novels in my spare time, read a LOT of books and I'm proud to be one third of PaperBound Magazine, a publication which celebrates young adult and children's literature.​
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I can help you with:
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Proofreading (academic journals, lifestyle articles, blogs, non-fiction, memoirs, fiction, and more)
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Structural editing on manuscripts
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Editorial feedback on manuscripts
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Children's and YA manuscript feedback
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I have worked in-house, freelance and voluntarily for different companies, including The Eden Project, Penguin Random House, Cornish Story magazine, local newspapers, and independent bookshop Lost in Books over the years. I put my all into whatever I do - and can't wait to get started on new projects. I have an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University, where I specialised in children’s and young adult literature, and a BA in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I'm also a co-author of several Cornwall Writers anthologies, the most recent title being Cornwall: Beneath and Beyond. With a love for all things creative, I work with talented writers who share my ambition to create and promote quality writing and sharp, eye-catching content.
My own writing has been shortlisted for Best Novel Opening in Searchlight's Writing for Children Award, longlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award and Exeter Novel Prize​, and I love championing other writers and shouting about their work, and I have a passion for helping others hone their craft and develop their writing.
By working with me, you'll get honest, detailed and respectful feedback that will propel you forward with ease.
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I also run writing workshops for both children and adults.
Want to work together? I'd love to hear from you.
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Just pop me an email: emilycharlotteeditorial@outlook.com
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SERVICES
What You Need
Tracey Dockree
"Had a fantastic time and now have a few new book ideas! Some great insights from Emily about writing for children which have totally transformed how I approach the stories I want to write."
(workshop attendee)
Jayne Leadbetter
I highly recommend Emily Charlotte’s Editorial Service. Emily’s developmental chapter notes and manuscript critique were fundamental in polishing the finer details of my novel. I opted for a full read of the manuscript with a complete copy-edit and developmental edit. The editorial feedback, whilst honest, was also positive. Emily used track changes throughout the manuscript, making her suggested changes very clear.
The addition of her comments, suggestions and advice was
beneficial, especially regarding the characters’ actions and story plot,
including a breakdown of characters’ traits and suggestions of how to
make the reader invest and like the characters more. Emily’s focused areas of attention, such as scenes, pacing and foreshadowing, were vital as she has an excellent eye for detail, correcting mistakes, such as spotting repetition in phrases.
Emily had excellent communication with me throughout the process,
keeping me up to date with her progress.
(editing client)
Jon Berry
"Emily is in the right job, helpful, understanding, the list could go on and on. A big thank you to her for helping me!"
(editing client)