Editor
Author and editorMary Hargreaves
Mary Hargreaves is an author and editor with a decade of experience.
After writing her first novel, This Is Not A Love Story (Trapeze, 2020), she decided to take her editing career further and joined the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders, where she undertook a fiction editing course. Her second novel, Enough Already, came out in 2021, and her third, Two Doors Down, was published in 2024.
Mary writes women’s fiction, and has a particular interest in funny tales about imperfect women. She knows how hard the writing process is, and loves nothing more than helping talented authors make their work the best it can be.
If you’d like to work with Mary, get in touch with our Writer Support team; tell us about your book and what you’d like support with, and we’ll help you identify your next steps.
Gave me the confidence I needed
- Aiden Ainslie, author of the 'Love at Lake Clyde' series
I am delighted
- David Makinson, author of 'Just A One Night Stand'
Conscientious and diligent
- Anonymous
Incredibly helpful
- David F.
Really helpful
- Bill M.
I'm so pleased
- Lucy A.
Copy-edit
Successfully self-published
Anthony worked with Mary on a copy-edit of A Court at Constantinople, which currently has over 4 stars on Amazon.
Mary's specialties
Why we love Mary
Mary is a meticulous editor who we’re lucky to work with. Whether you’re looking for a copy-edit to sort out the nitty-gritty of sentences, or a constructive detailing of how to make your manuscript as a whole shine, Mary is who you want on your team.
What Mary says about editing
As someone who knew nothing about the world of fiction publishing until I wrote my first novel, I know how overwhelming and mystifying the world of books can be. Writing a book is a solitary activity and I know first-hand that the next steps can be just as alienating. I love working with aspiring writers and being drawn into the worlds they have created. It is a big step to allow someone else into the story you have spent so much time and effort weaving, and I am always acutely aware of what a privilege it is to be given access. I love working closely with my clients, and my top priority is always to respect the work that has gone into a manuscript and to provide the absolute best service in order for it to reach its fullest potential.
I am a women’s fiction author, and have a particular love for stories about imperfect women. As well as manuscript assessments, I also take line-editing, copy-editing and developmental editing work.
What Mary works on
By purchasing any of these products, you'll have the opportunity to express your interest in working with Mary.
Manuscript Assessment
Developmental Editing
Agent Submission Pack assessment
Post-editorial guidance
Line-editing
Copy-editing
Proof-reading
Short Stories
Opening Section Review
Mary's published books
