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WHERE YOUR STORY MATTERS

Welcome to the Victoria O Editorial website!

 

As a developmental book editor and book coach with over a decade of experience in the commercial publishing industry, I am passionate about helping authors bring their stories to life. 

 

I believe in a collaborative approach to editing, working closely with authors to ensure their vision is clearly coming across on the page to excite readers or publishers. Let's work together to make your book the best it can be!

“Working with Victoria is like having a secret weapon... Her input is the equivalent of a double espresso when you're flagging.”

- Amanda Prowse -

Multimillion-Copy Bestselling Author

My Story

Meet Victoria O

With over a decade of experience as a Book Editor in the commercial publishing industry, I love to immerse myself in every project, ensuring each story is as compelling as possible. With a background in both print and digital publishing, I know how important it is to stand out from the crowd. I am here to help your book find the right readers, agents or publishers.  

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I offer Book Coaching to all authors writing fiction or non-fiction, at any stage of the creative process.

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For Book Editing I edit all genres, but specialise in: 

  • Book Club Fiction

  • Crime, Thriller, Psychological Suspense

  • Romance (series, romantasy, romcom, standalone)

  • Historical fiction (including saga)

  • Narrative non-fiction

I have worked at some of the biggest global publishers: HarperCollins, Hachette and Amazon Publishing. As well as, being lucky enough to work with many bestselling authors. I love working collaboratively to ensure yo​ur story is the one being told. 

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​There are a few ways to work with me, on a free 30 minute discovery call we will discuss your needs and work out what is the best fit:

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  • Book Coaching: either hourly, or as a package, helping you with a specific editorial issue, mentoring, or working with you all the way from shaping, to crafting and then writing your book

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  • Book Editing: this could be a one round edit or a longer structural edit package, where we take the book through every round until it is ready for a copyeditor 

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Please don't hesitate to get in touch via email if you have any questions: victoriao.editorial@gmail.com Or you can book a free 30 minute discovery call by clicking the link below where we can design your bespoke package. 

 

I look forward to working with you. 

“I’ve had many wonderful editors, but Victoria is truly one of the best.... I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her editing services to all authors, whether emerging or established."

- Soraya M. Lane -

No 1 Bestselling Author

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