About
Welcome to Victoria Milne Professional Editing.
Offering quality professional editing services for both fiction and non-fiction at affordable prices.
Self-publish with confidence when you choose Victoria Milne Professional Editing.
Core services
Full package
Structural editing
Line editing
Proofreading
Blurb writing
Synopsis writing
Edited works
Here are a selection of the books I’ve edited. If you’d like to take a look at them just click on the Amazon links below.
Better Place by Jay Northcote
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How the Wildflowers Grow by Dalene West
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Made in Manhattan by Ana Newfolk
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O, Canada! by Garrick Jones
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Tinsel Fixes Everything by Alex Jane
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Stuck With You by Jay Northcote
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The Boys of Bullaroo by Garrick Jones
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Lucky by Garrett Leigh
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A Plummet in the Polls by Alana Ling
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Safe Place by Jay Northcote
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In Sickness and in Death by Alana Ling
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Rainbow Place by Jay Northcote
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Up in the Air: West Coast by George Loveland
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Second Chance by Jay Northcote
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What If? by Abbey MacMunn
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How to Build an Author Platform for Free by Joanne Mallory
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Eirwen and the Gossamer Rainbow by Pearl Denham
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Pretty in Pink by Jay Northcote
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On the Third Kiss by George Loveland
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Secret Santa by Jay Northcote
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The Half Wolf by Jay Northcote
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Tops Down Bottoms Up by Jay Northcote
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Up in the Air: Johannesburg
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Summer Heat by Jay Northcote
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Moments by RJ Scott
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After the Snow by Lane Swift
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More Than Christmas by Lane Swift
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Affordable prices
My editing services start from just £0.0035 per word, which equates to only £3.50 per 1,000 words. Take a look at the prices table below for more information.
SfEP trained
I trained with the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), which is a professional organisation based in the UK.
Reliable and supportive service
Being as supportive and flexible as possible while providing a reliable service is important to me. Check out my testimonials to find out what you can expect by booking with me.
Payments in GBP, USD, and Euros
I accept payments via PayPal and also bank transfer.
Fiction and non-fiction accepted
I edit both fiction and non-fiction, and have experience in editing a wide range of material and genres. LGBTQI romance is a particular specialty of mine.
Loyalty scheme
You get 10% off your first booking, and a loyalty card offering rewards and discounts for subsequent edits.
Testimonials
These include recommendations left on my Facebook page: fb.me/victoriamilneediting
‘Victoria Milne is everything one could wish for in an editor, offering not only timely and accurate work, but meticulous attention to detail. Her observations are never without merit, offering tough love when needed, but also kind, editorial hugs that encourage the writer and, at the same time, enhance the end product. Her lines of communication are always open. I would not hesitate to use her services again and would recommend her to anyone in need of thorough, precise, and insightful editing.’
‘I have known Helen, aka Victoria Milne, for some time and her editing is as excellent as her smile. She assists at every turn of the page, offering guidance along the way. I am very proud of my new novel, Outcast, yet without Helen's magic, the words would not have jumped from the pages the way they do now.’
‘The first thing I noticed working with Victoria was the level of professionalism she has. When it came to the edits themselves I was pleased at how they came back and not only the changes she suggested but the reasons behind them too. Her work has made my writing stronger and tighter and I look forward to working with her again on my other projects.’
‘Victoria Milne has edited my last two books and is thorough, professional, and utterly reliable. I would definitely recommend her.’
‘I found Victoria Milne Editor highly professional at all times with pleasant, kind and prompt correspondence. There was always an explanation for the edits and a detailed breakdown which was easy to work through and understand. Meticulous attention to detail and in highlighting what I missed. The feedback has certainly improved my writing and given me encouragement to keep writing. I will most certainly be using this service again and would highly recommend to anyone, especially if you are submitting a manuscript for the first time.’
‘Helen is a very professional editor who explained everything to me.
My story is so much stronger after her proofread and edit, having cut out the unnecessary chaff and strengthening the characters.
She knows her craft inside out. I will definitely be using her again and again.’
'Working with Victoria proved an overall positive experience, it was pleasant, professional, interactive and informative. When we differed in viewpoints (once or twice) it was done professionally and with great diplomacy. We maintained a positive, working experience throughout the process. She is easy to talk to and I recommend her services to anyone who wishes to see themselves published.'
'As a new author I found Victoria to be super professional and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely work with Victoria again. Totally recommend her editing services.'
'I used the "full package" for both my short stories and really don't regret it. Victoria Milne is very easy to work with and I will be using her again. If you are a self-published author like me and would like a competent service - then this one is for you!'
'Victoria Milne is a fab editor. Reliable, transparent, and super efficient, highly recommended if, like me, you need a firm hand.'
'I would definitely Victoria Milne for all your proofreading and editing needs. She is highly professional, extremely thorough, and a pleasure to work with.'
'Victoria Milne offers a professional, high quality editing service, and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her for all your editing and proofreading needs.'
‘The job is done and I have a magical book in waiting, but it couldn’t have reached its present standard without her. As editor and proofreader, her expertise, imagination and generosity of spirit exceeded all my expectations.’
Full Package
£
0.012 per word
- Includes:
- Structural edit
- Line edit
- Proofreading
Structural Edit
£
0.004 per word
- You get a report that analyses your manuscript and covers the following:
- Plot and structure
- Pacing
- Character development
- Narrative voice
- Point of view
- Continuity
Line Edit
£
0.006 per word
- This is the most extensive edit and corrections/suggestions are made directly on your manuscript using track changes. The following areas are covered:
- Consistency
- Repetition
- Timeline inconsistencies
- Chapter and paragraph breaks
- Tense
- Improbable or impossible actions
- Dialogue and dialogue tags
- Confusing similarities
- Basic factual errors
- Potential copyright or libel issues
- Irrelevant detail
- Awkward sentence and word usage
- Unnecessary adjectives and adverbs
- Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Proofreading
£
0.0035 per word
- A final polish before you submit to a publisher or agent. It is assumed that your work has previously been line edited, and checks for any minor errors that may have slipped through during the main editing process, including:
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Ambiguity
- Inconsistencies
- Chapter numbering
- Potential copyright or libel issues
Blurb Writing
£
20
- Up to a maximum of 300 words on material that we have edited or proofread for you.
Synopsis Writing
£
40
- Up to a maximum of 500 words on material that we have edited or proofread for you.
Meet Helen...
Helen is a published author, using the pen name Victoria Milne, an intermediate SfEP member, and has been a full-time freelance editor since 2017.
She has always loved reading, and has lost many, many hours to good books! It wasn't until 2012 that it occurred to her to try writing her own. She loved it so much that she has been making up for lost time and has been studying the mechanics of writing ever since. These days she both writes and enjoys helping other authors perfect their manuscripts so the story they are telling shines through.
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News and events
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