Mary Hargreaves - Editor

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.

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.