Helen Wedgewood
Editorial consultant
Writer
Supporting authors to tell their stories, their way
“Helen is the perfect combination of calm, insightful and meticulous”
About me
I am a trusted, professional editor and writer with a passion for helping authors tell their stories, their way.
With more than a decade of in-house editorial experience at HarperCollins and Hodder & Stoughton, I’ve worked with non-fiction authors to craft their books from pitch stage through to final publication.
Whether you need of a book doctor, an editor or a writer, I am both flexible and sensitive in my approach. Naturally curious, I enjoy adapting to each author's individual style and learning about their specific area of expertise. I don’t rewrite an author’s voice, I strengthen and elevate it.
As a non-fiction specialist, I have experience across a wide range of genres. From creating bestselling illustrated cookery books and TV tie-ins to editing memoirs, sports biographies, soft business, smart thinking, current affairs, self-help and nature musings, I'm always up for getting stuck into a new project.
I currently work with authors directly as well as clients such as HarperCollins, Whitefox, Elliott & Thompson, HarperNorth, John Murray, Curtis Brown, HQ and The Soho Agency.
“With sound advice and spot-on editorial judgement, Helen was instrumental in helping me get my book off the ground. I loved working with her”
Working together
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Authors, publishers, literary agencies, brands, B2B PR agencies
Clients include - HarperCollins, Whitefox, Elliott & Thompson, HarperNorth, John Murray, Curtis Brown, HQ, The Soho Agency, private clients
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Collaboratively - every project starts with a client outlining their goals so I can tailor my approach to their needs
Sensitively - my approach is not to take over your work but to creatively enhance your words
At pace - having worked in publishing and the media for many years, I am experienced at meeting tight deadlines
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Book coaching - ongoing editorial guidance and expert insight for authors as they move through the publishing process
Book doctoring - professional, sensitive editorial support with a commercial focus for publishers and literary agents to help shape a manuscript from pitch stage to final publication
Developmental editing - big-picture, constructive guidance on content, structure, narrative, tone and style for publishers, literary agents and self-publishing authors
Copyediting - meticulous review of a manuscript for publishers with additional checks for legal and sensitivity issues included
Proposal development - submission support for literary agents and authors
Not sure which service you need? We can discuss the right level of support based on your goals
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Ghostwriting - working collaboratively, supportively and discreetly to write an author’s story in their voice, their way, involving extensive interviews and research
Thought leadership writing - partnering with business professionals or brands to elevate reputations
Writing gigs - creating blog posts, PR pitches, communication strategies and whitepapers for companies and individuals
Not sure which service you need? We can discuss the right level of support based on your goals
Contact me
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