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Most talented writers never get published. Not because their stories aren’t good enough, but because they don’t understand how the publishing industry really works. They get stuck behind the gatekeepers.

I’ve spent over seven years as an in-house editor inside Big Five publishers, turning promising manuscripts into books that connect with readers. Because great writing deserves more than hope. It deserves a strategy.

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“I couldn’t ask for a better person to work with, and I have no hesitation in recommending this brilliant editor.”
— #1 Bestselling Romance Author, Caroline James
Book cover for 'Cane Boy: The Making of a Native Son' by David R. Collins, featuring a penguin icon, fire imagery, and bold text in red, black, and blue.

Some of the titles I’ve worked on

  • Book cover for 'Christmas at Hollybush Farm' by Jo Thomas, decorated with Christmas lights, featuring a festive scene with a Christmas tree and family at a holiday gathering.
  • The cover of the book titled 'The Comfort Food Cafe' by Debbie Johnson, featuring a snowy scene with a woman sitting on a chair outside a colorful cafe, holding a cup, with a dog nearby and mountains in the background.
  • Book cover for "A Northern Lass" by Emma Hornby, featuring a woman with blonde hair in a blue shirt standing on a street with houses, with a colorful sunset sky in the background and an orange circle with red text about the book's content.
  • Book cover for 'What I Told My Friends' by Alice Leigh showing a girl with brown hair in a blue jacket, holding a book, standing in a stone archway overlooking a castle campus with a clock tower, green lawn, and blue sky.
  • Book cover for 'The Deep End' by Nick Louth, featuring an image of a pier at sunset with a vibrant orange, pink, and purple sky.
  • Book cover for 'Death Comes to St. Ives' by Jo Silva with an illustration of a coastal village, beach, ocean waves, and cloudy sky.
  • Book cover for 'Last One Left Alive' by Michael Wood, featuring a view through a stone window of a forest with a person walking down a path, and text indicating it's a thriller with a ticking clock.
  • Book cover featuring a mansion with two characters, a woman in a pink floral dress and yellow shoes, and a man in a tan blazer and dark pants, standing on a pathway surrounded by green trees and grass, with pink and blue sky background. The title reads "Thank You, Next" and the author is Kathryn Freeman.
  • Book cover for "Then She Lied" by Alice Leigh, featuring houses near a body of water at sunset with a sky gradient from blue to yellow, and the title text in large white font.
  • Book cover for "The Plot Twist" showing a man and woman kissing behind a pink book, with a table of books, roses, and champagne in the background.
  • A book cover for 'A Little Place in Prague' by Julie Caplin, featuring a snowy winter scene in Prague with a couple embracing and decorated trees and buildings in the background.
  • Book cover titled "The French Cookery School" by Caroline James featuring four women and one man in a sunflower field with a white building in the background, and cooking equipment on a table, with a blue sky overhead.
  • A colorful harbor scene with a boat in the foreground, and pastel-colored houses, trees, and mountains in the background, along with a book titled 'The Croatian Island Library' by Eva Glyn.
  • Cover of the book "The Socialite Spy" by Sarah Sigal featuring a woman with red hair in a blue dress standing by the river with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London in the background, during sunset.
  • Book cover for "Booked for Summer" by Kathryn Freeman, featuring a man in a beige jacket and light blue pants, and a woman in a green polka dot dress with pink heels, standing on a wooden dock with water, a lighthouse, and buildings with a bookstore in the background, during sunset.
  • Book cover for 'Last Dance in Salzburg' by Vivian Conroy, featuring a woman in red coat and hat walking along snowy riverfront with Salzburg cityscape and mountains in the background.
  • Book cover for 'The Silent Sister' by Jan Baynham, showing a woman with long brown hair in a white dress, standing on a balcony overlooking a colorful town, ocean, and mountains at sunset.
  • Book cover titled 'The Breakfast Before Christmas' by Charlotte Barnes, featuring a red background with illustrations of women, Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, a wreath, and gift boxes.
  • Book cover for 'Soul Hate' by Hannah Kinsley showing a man with short blond hair and a woman with long black hair and dark skin, standing back-to-back with their fists clenched, set against a background with a large white and gray structure. The tagline reads, 'What if you fall for the one you are fated to destroy?'
  • Book cover illustration featuring a yellow van and a border collie in a scenic countryside with rolling hills, cypress trees, and houses circa sunset or sunrise, with the title "Atticus Arnott's Great Adventure" and author's name Caroline James.
  • Book cover with a sunset over a pier extending over water, with birds flying in the sky. Title: 'Murder Under the Pier,' author Max Manning.
  • Book cover for "The Typo" by Emily Kerr. Illustration of a young woman with red hair and a young man with brown hair sitting back-to-back by windows; the woman is working on a laptop with a cup nearby, and the man is looking at his phone. Behind them are scenic views of a historic building and a snowy mountain.
  • Book cover titled 'Eleven Hours to Murder' by D.B. Borton, part of 'The Cat Caliban Mysteries' series. Features a bus stop with a sitting, orange long-haired cat, a guitar, and a park background at night.
  • Book cover for "Afterglow" by Lily Easton, featuring two women sitting on a picnic blanket by a campfire, with a purple sky filled with stars and sparkles. The subtitle reads "Will old flames be rekindled?"
Stack of four books on an orange surface with a blurred background. The top book is pink titled 'Hello Beautiful' by Ann Napolitano. The second book is blue titled 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. The third book is white with blue accents titled 'There Are Riveters in the Sky' by Elif Shafak. The bottom book is orange titled 'Heart the Lover' by Lily King.

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Novel Development

Finish the book you’ve always dreamed of writing. A complete, compelling first draft in 16 weeks, guided by an editor who’s helped shape Big Five bestsellers.

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Traditional Publishing

Break through the slush pile and get noticed by literary agents. I’ll help you craft a standout submission package so you can pitch your book with confidence.

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Publish your story independently. I’ll help you edit, design, and launch your book professionally, with the same editorial standards trusted by the Big Five.

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What Authors Are Saying

  • A woman with blonde hair and bangs is holding a blue book titled "Love & London" in front of her face, with her eyes visible. The background is pink with doodle hearts and a logo that says "Ellie White Author." An overlay of a book cover titled "It's Not Love, Actually" is in the bottom right corner, depicting a couple kissing in front of London landmarks like Big Ben and telefones.

    “Bonnie is wonderful. She’s professional and knowledgable, with a passion like no other. She looked after my characters and their story like they were her own. I already have another project booked in with more to come her way.”

    ELLIE WHITE
    Bestselling Romance Author

  • A woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and earrings smiling, with a book titled "The Cruise" by Caroline James and a seaside sunset scene in the background.

    “Working with Bonnie has been a game-changer for my writing. She shapes and tones the story but ensures that my voice remains authentic. I couldn’t ask for a better person to work with, and I have no hesitation in recommending this brilliant editor.”

    CAROLINE JAMES
    #1 Bestselling Later-in-Life Romance Author

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair in front of a bookshelf, next to a book cover titled 'Chasing After You' by Laurea Matthews with purple and pink flowers and water background.

    “I can’t recommend Bonnie enough. She’s so professional and informative. I know my books are the best versions of themselves because of her attention to detail, and I’m incredibly excited to work with Bonnie again! She’s the best!!”

    LAUREA MATTHEWS
    Indie Romance Author

  • Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair, looking to the side, with a book titled 'Overdue I Love You's' by Izza Malik in the foreground.

    “Working with Bonnie was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my novel. She has an evocative way of viewing writing, and a passion for understanding characters. She wants you to succeed and it’s evident in her work. I regret not finding Bonnie sooner!”

    IZZA MALIK
    Indie Romance Author

  • Black and white headshot of a smiling woman with glasses, against a white circular background, with a colorful postcard or brochure showing a scene from Santorini, Greece, with white buildings with blue domes, pink blossoms, and a small outdoor table and chair in the foreground.

    “Bonnie is insightful and a brilliant collaborator, from helping to hone the initial concept right through to the editing process. A little over four months ago, this book did not exist. I’m so grateful to her for starting its journey.”

    EVA GLYN
    Bestselling Escapist Fiction Author

  • A woman in a beige coat browsing books in a bookstore with bookshelves filled with books. A blue overlay contains the text "The Wall Between Us" by Catherine Rose and the phrases "Cover to be Revealed".

    “My experience was amazing. Bonnie’s feedback was insightful, detailed, and helped me to add real depth to my story. I really felt her passion for the novel, and that she truly wanted the best out of it. I feel like I have someone cheering me on as an author!”

    CATHERINE ROSE
    Sci-Fi & YA Romance Author

  • A woman with long, wavy hair smiling and resting her chin on her hand, wearing a black top and jewelry, next to a copy of a book titled "The Forever Queen" with a fiery background and a sword.

    “The Forever Queen won 1st place at the 2025 BookFest Awards. Bonnie’s editorial contributions to the book truly made all the difference. I appreciate her help so much.”

    S.T. FERNANDEZ
    Award-Winning Fantasy Author

  • A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, glasses, red lipstick, and a necklace, poses for a photo against a background of a window and wooden paneling. A book titled "When Darkness Reigns" by Leila Thorne is partially visible in front of her.

    “Working with Bonnie was a dream and she far exceeded my expectations. I picked up things I will carry over into my future writing, and the way she refined my work had me so excited to share it. Bonnie is the only editor I’ll be using. So long as she wants me!”

    LEILA THORNE
    Romantasy Author

  • A woman standing outdoors near a fountain with buildings in the background, on a blue background with a pink and white book cover titled 'and our MENTAL GAGS' by Diana V. Fernandes in the corner.

    “Bonnie’s feedback was spot-on and detailed, and she captured my characters’ essence perfectly. She’s extremely professional and never once left me without an answer. Every time I open the manuscript, I’m reminded how happy I am that we’re working together.”

    D.V. FERNANDES
    Contemporary Fiction Author

  • “Would I work with Bonnie again? A million times yes! Bonnie was the BEST editor that I could’ve asked for. She really puts her clients first and is willing to cater to what they picture for their final draft.”

    LEXI MONROE
    Romance Author

  • Two book covers by Nicole Hart, titled 'Entangled in Secrets' and 'Entangled in Darkness,' with a dark, broken glass theme against a blue background.

    “Every indie author needs a Bonnie in their life! Working with her was incredible—she’s informative and very knowledgeable about the publishing industry. She has gone so far above and beyond my expectations, and it’s been an utter joy from start to finish.”

    NICOLE HART
    Dark Romance Author

  • “Bonnie is one of the most amazing editors I’ve ever worked with. So quick and thoughtful, and just fun to work with. She’s a rising star in the book industry.”

    PATRICIA ADRIAN
    USA Today Bestselling Author

  • An illustration of a woman with long blonde hair touching her head, with the text 'Faye Holland' below her. In front of the illustration, there is a book titled 'Unwritten Rules' by Faye Holland, featuring dark purple and red tones and a graphic design with flowers and a gas mask.

    “Bonnie is fantastic. She has such a talent for pulling out just what an author needs! I was blown away by her incredibly kind constructive criticism and she solved some of my biggest concerns. Five stars on that alone.”

    FAYE HOLLAND
    Paranormal & Dark Romance Author

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My journey
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Hi, I’m Bonnie, a former Big Five editor with a passion for helping writers publish books that reach their readers.

Based in London, UK, I combine insider publishing expertise with supportive, practical guidance to help you finish your manuscript, refine your story with developmental and line-level editing, and confidently step into authorship.

If you’re ready to turn your book dream into reality, you’re in the right place.

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