speculative fiction editor
Tutin
Editing
My aim as an author has always been ensuring my stories are the best they can be so that the reader can envision the scene, feel the emotion, and, most of all, remember your story long after they have finished reading. As an editor, you can expect me to strive for the same with your stories.New or established, we artists could use that little extra help with identifying issues or maintaining style consistency. Most importantly, we want to achieve this through mutual collaboration, honesty, and trust. You can be rest assured you will receive this from me.
Many C’s
My approach focuses on a contract, communication, clarity, confidentiality, and care for the client, no exceptions.
Knowledge Seeker
Completed courses from Liminal Pages and Club Ed Freelancers, with plans for more.
Variety of Genres
So far this includes high fantasy, romantasy, science fantasy, gothic academia, and others.
20+ Projects (and Counting)
From both indie authors and authors planning on traditional publishing.
for every stage of your book
Services
Developmental Editing
Examines the overall content and structure of your story, including plot and subplots, theme, and pacing.Includes a comprehensive editorial report of up to 25 pages, margin comments, a book map, and continued support.
£0.02/word
Line and Copy Editing
A combination of stylistic and technical sentence-level elements.Includes margin comments, tracked changes, a clean copy, a style sheet, a query sheet (if applicable), an additional pass, and continued support.
£0.018/word
Copy Editing
Focuses on grammar, punctuation, style consistency, and more.Includes margin comments, tracked changes, a clean copy, a style sheet, a query sheet (if applicable), an additional pass, and continued support.
£0.014/word
Proofreading
The final check before publication with a lighter touch on what you receive under copy editing. Designing of the MS itself is not included.Includes margin comments, tracked changes, a clean copy, an additional pass, and continued support.
£0.008/word
Sample Edits
Free sample edits available for line/copy, copy, or proof for works over 2,500 words, ranging between 500 to 1,000 words, depending on the total length.This sample will be deducted from the overall cost, relevant to the rate per word.
Free
Bundles
Bundling two or more services together will earn you a 25% discount.This is available for new and existing clients. However, it can not be combined with other discounts.
how it works
Process
01
Confirmation
We have a chat via email, Discord, or WhatsApp, trading samples if necessary, for as long as you need before making any commitments to ensure we are compatible.
02
Contract
If in agreement, we must both sign a contract, which outlines clauses such as price (termination, refunds), schedule, confidentiality, copyright, and my position against the use of artificial intelligence.
03
Credit
Once signed, I will send the invoice. How many payments depends on different factors, such as booking in advance, payment plans, or affordablility.
04
Commencement
Work commences once the deposit is paid. This may be a single or multiple payments, determined by what was agreed during the Credit step.
05
Completion
Excerpts of the initial edit documents will be provided first as proof of work. Following the receipt of final payment, you will receive the full versions. If applicable, we will then move onto the additional pass.
06
Correspondence
Once all passes are done, we can continue correspondence to discuss my feedback until you are satisfied your needs have been met.
qualifications
About
A few reasons why you might want to hire me.
Community Member
Editors Tea Club
2026
LGBTQ Editors Association
2026
Partner at Alliance of Independent Authors
2025–present
Emerging Professional Member with the Editorial Freelancers Association
2025–present
Education & Training
Intermediate Copyediting for Fiction (Club Ed Freelancers); Beginning Copyediting for Fiction (Club Ed Freelancers)
2025
Developmental Editing: In Practice (Liminal Pages)
2021
Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory (Liminal Pages)
2020
BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Open College of the Arts)
2013–2020
SpecFic Author
Sporadically writes speculative fiction. Fifteen publications in various magazines and journals. Find portfolio here.
13 years exp.
Member of Codex Writers' Group
2023–present
Former member of Online Writing Workshop
2022–2023
happy clients
Client Portfolio
word of mouth
Testimonials
Kirsty is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented professional. From start to finish, she was meticulous, accommodating, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond to make sure my debut novel was polished and ready for print, and her thoughtful feedback and attention to detail made my book so much stronger. I’m so glad I made the investment in working with her. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your book with care while bringing a discerning eye to the process, I highly recommend her services!
— Sabrina Suarez
You'll Never Be Ready for War
Kirsty was an asset when it came to editing my stories. Her concise and thoughtful feedback and edits helped me see the places where my story was lacking, and made the narrative of my story stronger as a whole. Not only do I recommend her work, but I plan to use her services again in the future as well.
— C. E. Clayton
Resistor & The Monsters of Selkirk
I’ve worked with several editors on my story, but Kat has been my greatest asset by far. I initially hired her for line editing on the first book of my ongoing series, and she consistently went above and beyond my expectations. Her feedback didn’t just improve the prose, she also helped me identify where the story was falling short, and has helped me shape the book I was truly trying to write. Her insight, clarity, and attention to detail were invaluable to the whole process. I fully intend to work with her again as the series continues, and I highly recommend her to any writer seeking constructive feedback delivered with precision and care.
— S. A. Perchez
The Abberation Cycle
new client offer
15% DiscountA one-time offer that can be used on a project or service of your choice.
accomdations
Payment PlansPayments can be divided into two, four, or six instalments, depending on your needs.
good to know
FAQ
What Is Speculative Fiction?
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Speculative fiction, which is any and all kinds of fantasy, science fiction, or horror. However, I do not edit hard or military science fiction.
What’s Your Position on AI?
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I will not edit anything that has been created with or processed through generative AI, such as ChatGPT or other LLMs (Large Language Models).I will not use generative AI in any way on your work or for my editing process.I'm fine with assistive tools, grammar checkers, or other non-generative AI software.The AI clause in my contract goes into further detail about this stance.
How Does an Additional Pass Work?
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You can have an additional pass of your manuscript once you have either accepted or rejected my edits, made your own changes, and/or responded to my comments.Scheduling for the additional pass can be determined beforehand if you would like to stick to a strict schedule, or it can be done after the completion and delivery of the initial edit.
Do You Offer Samples for Developmental Editing?
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Yes, but not in the same way as with line, copy, or proof. For this service, I ask for the first couple chapters, providing brief notes to see if we're on the same page.
What Style Guide and Dictionary Do You Use?
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My default is The Chicago Manual of Style for its common use for fiction. It will be used as a reference, not a rulebook. In other words, some recommendations are flexible.Do you use the proper ellipsis character over three spaced dots? Do you use a spelling that is listed second (“naïve”) rather than first (“naive”) in the dictionary? These style decisions can be left alone as preferences. If you want to strictly follow a guide, however, then they might need to be changed.My primary dictionaries are Merriam-Webster for US English, with Oxford and Cambridge reserved for UK English. Collins is used as a secondary source for either.These dictionaries shall be used for reference, comparisons between regions, and confirming if, for example, a UK dictionary lists a US variant spelling that a US dictionary does not have listed.Let me know if you have an alternative preference for a style guide or dictionary such as New Hart’s Rules, or Macquarie for AUS English.
What Type of Editing Do I Need?
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Developmental editing follows your own edits or sources of feedback such as beta reading, focusing on the larger structural elements.Line and copy editing comes after developmental editing, narrowing the lens to the concentrate on the finer details once the bigger issues have been addressed.Proofreading is the final check before you hit publish.
How Do I Pay You?
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I accept payments through Wise, Payoneer, and Stripe.
Do You Do Video or Voice Calls?
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Not at this time. My preference is written communication via email, Discord, or WhatsApp.
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Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 3 PM
Sunday Out of Office
Sunday
Out of Office
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