“Over the last decade Jackie has provided prompt and invaluable editorial input on all three of my novels at various stages, from sensitive structural critiques of raw first drafts to thorough
line by line almost-final checks and tweaks. She possesses a keen eye for detail,
is quick to grasp the essential heart of a piece of writing and – perhaps most
important to me personally – her structural edits are insightful, creative and
inspiring. I would recommend her without reservation. ”
Jane Rusbridge, The Devil’s Music (Bloomsbury, 2010)
Rook (Bloomsbury, 2013)
“Jackie is a fantastic editor. Perceptive, timely, detailed, encouraging but
tough. She brings out the best in writers.”
Fiona Erskine, The Chemical Detective (Point Blank 2019)
“Jackie really understood the soul of my novel and through her guidance,
helped me hone this story for publication. Grateful for all her help
and encouragement.”
Jamie D. Stacey, author of All the Waves, Calling (Black Pear Press, May 2023)
Editing News!
I am excited to say that I have cleared my backlog and am opening up my editing
and mentoring lists again from February 2025
For more information and to Contact Jackie, please see below
I offer the whole range of editing* from first draft story planning
and direction, to copy edit and final draft, fine editing.
* not proof reading
Jackie Buxton
Writer, editor, teacher.
I've edited and proofread scripts for as long as I can remember, and professionally since 2014. I love a writing course (!) and the below have been particularly significant in enhancing my own editing skills:
- Novel Writing, Personal Mentorship during the writing of the first draft of Glass Houses, published 2016 by Urbane Publications: one year, 2007/8
- Creating Character, with Kathy Page and Vicky Grut
one day course, 2008 - Jericho Writers, Self-Edit: six week intensive course, 2013
- London Writers Salon, Pitch your Novel
three session course, 2021 - Cheshire Novel Prize, Novel Writing
intensive six week course, 2023 - Cheshire Novel Prize, Advanced Novel Writing
intensive six week course, 2024.
I love every aspect of story writing from the research and first draft, to all that re-writing and final editing – honest! – because that’s what really brings our stories to life. I also teach creative writing, host writing workshops and a bi-monthly Open Mic.
For more information, including editing options and prices please, Contact Jackie (below)