About the editor

My name is Becker and I am a developmental editor with a multidisciplinary background. I trained as a literary translator, earning my Master of Translation Studies from Monash University. I also have a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) where I took classes on literature and creative writing, and I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA).

I started my career editing in the translation industry, as well as working for academic clients. However, my passion has always been with fiction, so I shifted to novel editing. Most of my clients write adult or young adult romance and fantasy, but at the end of the day, I love editing all genres.

My editing philosophy is to help you mould your novel into what you want it to be. Everyone has a different reason why they write. Some want their work to be a commercial success, appeal to a niche audience, tell a story they’ve wanted to tell their whole lives or appeal to a specific audience. Others may want to find a balance between these elements.

There’s no wrong path here, but each of these goals requires a different approach to developmental editing. This is why I want to understand you, your vision for your novel and how you best receive feedback so I can give tailored advice to help you meet your goals. No two books are the same, so no two edits will be either!

Outside of editing, I enjoy caring for my pet chickens (my assistant editors), tending to my garden, and watching my pet chickens eat my garden.

If you’re interested in finding out more about my novel editing services, check out my services page.