Calling all writers of children’s and young adult books!

My name is Claire and I have lived a life surrounded by books. From afterschool reading in the library across the road from my primary school, to working in a school library. From curating the children’s section as the assistant manager of an independent bookshop to becoming the Assistant Editor for an independent publisher’s children’s list. I have felt, seen and lived the impact that reading has on us from a young age and the good it does to our lives. I have met some of the most amazing, creative and welcoming authors, illustrators, publishers and readers, who have offered me so much inspiration over the course of my career so far.

Writing has been my passion for over thirty years and it began because of books. The Worst Witch made me long to ride on a broomstick with a loyal cat. Horrible Histories taught me that the past wasn’t a thousand miles away. Redwall made me feel strong and brave in the face of bullies. His Dark Materials showed me new worlds. The Hunger Games inspired me to recognise and defy injustice. And in all that time, I have channelled those feelings into my own creative writing and have been lucky enough to work with amazing authors and illustrators on established series and exciting debuts.

This is what the best children’s fiction can do. So if you are writing for children, I am here to help you make that writing the best that it can be. I offer enthusiastic, honest and industry-standard assessment, copy-editing and proof-reading services for children’s and young adult fiction and illustrated non-fiction.

You can find out more on the What I Can Do For You page, and about my qualifications and experience at the About Me page. Please get in touch using the contact form below if you have any questions or to chat about your project.

I am an Entry Level Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.