Sarah L

Developmental Editing

Self Employed • Self-employed

Jun 2019 - Present • 7 yrs

‘I found Sarah’s perspective on my work incredibly insightful. She provided clear, constructive feedback which helped me make my manuscript shine, both from a structural, overarching view and a more detailed perspective. I made the edits she suggested and got an agent shortly afterwards, so I’d say her observations were absolutely on the money!’ Jennie Godfrey, author of Sunday Times Bestseller The List of Suspicious Things, 2024. Rep’d by Nelle Andrew. ‘Sarah Lawton is an excellent book editor. She has a razor-sharp ability to get to the very heart of the problems with a manuscript and is then very adept at providing plot developments and advice to resolve the problems. She provides invaluable help in progressing a novel, is easy to work with and is great value for money. Highly recommended.’ Liz Webb, author of The Daughter, 2022 and The Saved, 2024. ‘I was lucky enough to have Sarah Lawton as a beta reader for my debut novel before I was agented. She elevated my novel to the next level by uncovering my characters key motivations and suggested how to tighten the plot further. Her expert editor’s eye made her meticulous with line edits, spotting mistakes that I had missed. Sarah helped shape my story and gave me the confidence to push on forwards.’ Sophia Spiers, author of The Call of Cassandra Rose, The Family Home, I Let Her In Rep’d by Madeleine Milburn. ‘Sarah Lawton is a fantastic editor! She has an ability to simultaneously pick up the big picture plot points whilst pointing out sentence level improvements. She always understands what you’re trying to achieve with your story meaning she is the ideal person to have a brainstorm with over tricky points. And finally, she is a quick reader so you’re not waiting around for feedback which is what all authors want.’ SV Leonard, author of The Islanders and The Influencers, Rep’d by Emily Glenister