Maylon Gardner

You write it, I right it. I am particularly interested in working with emerging writers who would like style guidance as well as a grammatical overview. If you are self-publishing or have completed your first writing project and aren’t sure what your next step should be, message me. I’m happy to help buff your manuscript so it has a better chance of a successful publication run or submission to an agent.

I am a freelance editor with an HBA from Western University in English and Comparative Literature and Culture as well as a Publishing Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University (focused on editing and proofreading). Projects I’ve taken on range from understanding motivation and the power of social engagement to epic fantasy more than 600 pages long.

Interestingly it’s been my non-editing work experience in health and fitness, business, sales, and marketing that really gives me the edge in the editing world. I’ve found a lot of authors (new and veteran) have questions about book promotion and marketing strategies, so I offer those services as well.

My strongest editing topics include:

– fantasy / sci-fi
– business, entrepreneurship, and marketing
– fitness, health, and wellness
– creative non-fiction
– social justice issues / affirmative action
– self-help
– dark / emotional thought pieces and stories

My goal is to maintain your voice and intention throughout your manuscript while providing the best edits and guidance possible to help you succeed in the market. I will give you an honest assessment of your manuscript, followed by an editing cycle that will see a completed revision in your hands within 10-14 days . . . unless you’ve written a leviathon of a book — and we should talk about that.

I look forward to seeing all your stories!