Professional editorial services for women indie authors – specialising in contemporary romance.

(I’m happy working with other genres if we’re a good fit.)

I’m Lizzie, an approachable and professionally trained proofreader and copyeditor, based in Ayrshire, Scotland. I specialise in supporting women indie authors to make their stories the best they can be.

I offer affordable editing services with flexible payment plans to suit your budget.

My up-to-date training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and the Publishing Training Centre means you can trust me to help your writing shine while preserving your unique voice.

Choosing your professional editor – key considerations

Finding your ideal editor – take your time making the right decision and think about:

• your budget (it’s tempting to choose the cheapest quote but make sure you are hiring a professional editor)

• your timescale (good editors get booked up far in advance)

• the editor’s qualifications and experience

• their communication style and personality

• their specialisms and interests

Get a sense of compatibility by looking at an editor’s social media and website.

Many professional editors will offer a sample edit — free or for a small fee. (I offer a free sample edit of around 1000 words.) By editing your sample, I can judge the work involved. You will see my feedback style, including the quality of my comments. This helps us decide if we are well suited.

Hiring a professional editor makes sense.

It might be tempting to use that friend who is good with words, but with the effort, passion and time you’ve put into your writing, doesn’t it make sense to use someone who is professionally trained?

Your writing needs to be appropriate for its readership. As your editor I can help make sure your message conveys the desired tone and that it’s clear and accurate. First impressions matter - if your reader finds annoying errors they could be distracted. Consistency is essential and without it your audience could be confused and lose interest.

You will demonstrate credibility by having your words professionally copyedited. A final proofread can catch the tiny errors that might have slipped through.

Using an AI tool for proofreading?

Think carefully before using an AI tool. A human proofreader looks out for nuance, tone, and common sense in context, in a way that AI can’t. As a human editor I’ll check your writing for sense and consistency as well as errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

If you choose me to enhance your vision, I’ll treat your words as I would wish my own to be treated - with respect, kindness, honesty, and professionalism. Let me support you with your writing goals – acting as a guide, not an inspector!

Email me to request a free sample edit or to start a conversation about how I can help — info@lizziegowansediting.com