Manuscript Assessment and Editing

His deep knowledge of story and the craft of writing allows him to communicate with the writer on a very practical level. I found his advice to be invaluable, helping me develop my manuscript in a way that honoured the potential of the story without ever misrepresenting my intentions as a writer. More particularly, he always had a solution for any given problem as well as knowing how tobest use that most important of tools, the delete button. But of all the many things which recommend him, perhaps the most important is that he brings a reader’s love to his work. His enthusiasm for the written word is inspiring.

As a qualified editor as well as published author and writing lecturer Dr Ed Wright is well equipped to not only edit the written word but also to give helpful advice. I found him easy to relate to from the very first meeting. He is encouraging, insightful and empathetic. Although he gave constructive criticism I always came away from our time together believing he was positive about the potential of my book. I have followed all his suggestions and believe that my writing is better because of them.

It’s rare to find an editor with the eyes for the big picture
and
the glasses for the finish edit – Ed Wright is one such provider. He’ll improve your work by 10-20%.

Ed was recommended to me by a writing tutor when I was at the crucial stage of a second draft, with no idea what step to take next. Ed delivered a thoughtful and detailed review of the manuscript, calling out key characterisation issues that I knew were there but was too close to the subject to see and address. Ed really understood the nature of the story I was trying to tell and was able to articulate it in a way I was struggling to. He reviewed plot, structure, the relationships between the characters and also offered advice on publishability. I felt that he took the time to really understand and consider the story’s strengths and weaknesses. I would absolutely recommend Ed for writers stuck at a draft, or even part way through a draft, to help clarify the way forward and give you thoughtful and constructive feedback. Thanks Ed!