克莱尔Strombeck

克莱尔Strombeck- Editor

Henley-on-Thames, UK

I have over 10 years' experience editing for top publishers, including Penguin Random House. Contact me for any editorial services.

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Overview

As an editor for top publishers, including Penguin Random House and NB Publishers, I have edited and proofread award-winning, bestselling novels and narrative non-fiction texts.I am proud to have had a number of edited novels on bestseller lists, and long- and shortlisted for literary awards, including the Sunday Times Literary Prize and the Commonwealth Short Story Prize.Iwork closely with top authors including Mark Winkler, Imraan Coovadia, Rahla Xenopoulos, Carol Campbell, Qarnita Loxton, Fred Khumalo, and Niq Mhlongo, among many others.I also co-founded a highly successful online creative writing course with bestselling author, Mike Nicol, which ran for eight years. I thrive when collaborating with authors, assisting them to reach their writing potential and to create the strongest narrative possible. My specialist genres include literary fiction, women's fiction, crime, and memoirs, although I really love reading and editing any story that grabs my attention. My clients will attest to the fact that I am a supportive editor, who only ever gives constructive criticism. I focus on what you're doing right, so that you can do more of that. If you work with me, you will become a better, more confident writer, skilled in all the technical stuff and the things that readers want. My industry experience means I am perfectly placed to know what publishers want, and to shape your manuscripts and cover letters accordingly. Please contact me for any editorial services, including developmental and copy editing, editorial assessments, and editing of cover letters.
并出口ages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Chick Lit
Contemporary Romance
Cozy Mysteries
Literary Fiction
Thriller & Suspense

Certifications

  • First-class Master's Degree in English Literature
  • First-class Honour's Degree in English Literature

Work experience

Editor for NB Publishers

Self-employed
February, 2016 – Present (about 7 years)

• Copy-editor and proofreader
• Point of contact between commissioning editors, managing editors, and authors
• Write reader reports for potential publication and jacket copy
• Familiar with all stages of publication process
• Several works longlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in 2019 and 2021
• Fred Khumalo’s Talk of the Town won 2020 SALA Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award

Co-founder and Supervisor

The Writers' Masterclass
January, 2013 – December, 2020 (almost 8 years)

•独立运营的监督网络,多媒体course, founded and supervised by internationally best-selling writer and journalist Mike Nicol and me
• Project-managed course for 25–30 students each year
• Created content on social media platforms to advertise course
• Supervised writing of 60,000-word novels/ non-fiction works
• Each completed year of the class produced at least one traditionally published writer

Creative Writing Teacher

GetSmarter (2U)
October, 2010 – December, 2015 (about 5 years)

• Taught online, multimedia creative-writing course alongside Ron Irwin (until end of 2011) and then Mike Nicol (until 2015)
• Liaison between clients and GetSmarter

Editor for Penguin Random House

Self-employed
June, 2010 – Present (over 12 years)

• Copy-editor and proofreader
• Point of contact between commissioning editors, managing editors, and authors
• Write reader reports for potential publication and jacket copy
• Familiar with all stages of publication process
• Several works longlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in 2019 and 2021
• Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu’s short story, “The Blessing of Kali”, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2019
• Imran Garda’s The Thunder That Roars won the 2016 Olive Schreiner Prize for Prose; longlisted for the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature

Portfolio (29 selected works)

The Season of GlassThe Season of Glass

The Season of Glass

Xenopoulos, Rahla

Being KariBeing Kari

Being Kari

Loxton, Qarnita

My Father Died for ThisMy Father Died for This

My Father Died for This

Calata, Lukhanyo, Calata, Abigail

The Thunder that RoarsThe Thunder that Roars

The Thunder that Roars

Garda, Imran

Loves & Miracles of PistolaLoves & Miracles of Pistola

Loves & Miracles of Pistola

Toffoli, Hilary Prendini

Nine LettersNine Letters

Nine Letters

Webb, John

A Coat of Many ColoursA Coat of Many Colours

A Coat of Many Colours

Khumalo, Fred

An Unquiet PlaceAn Unquiet Place

An Unquiet Place

Houston, Clare

The FallThe Fall

The Fall

Thorpe, Jen

The Delhi DeceptionThe Delhi Deception

The Delhi Deception

Sabharwal, Elana

Mermaid FilletMermaid Fillet

Mermaid Fillet

Arderne, Mia

Being ShelleyBeing Shelley

Being Shelley

Loxton, Qarnita

Only the DeadOnly the Dead

Only the Dead

Wende, Hamilton

Delilah Now TrendingDelilah Now Trending

Delilah Now Trending

Pamela Power

Single mom Delilah is thrilled when her darling daughter Daisy is tipped to become head girl of her prep school. But things don’t turn out quite as expected, and mother and daughter soon need to deal with much more than disappointment when Daisy’s long-time rival, Rosie, is seriously injured. Was it an accident or is someone to blame? Accusations are flung at Delilah’s daughter, both in the sc...read more

Single mom Delilah is thrilled when her darling daughter Daisy is tipped to become head girl of her prep school. But things don’t turn out quite as expected, and mother and daughter soon need to deal with much more than disappointment when Daisy’s long-time rival, Rosie, is seriously injured. Was it an accident or is someone to blame? Accusations are flung at Delilah’s daughter, both in the sc...read more

The Son of the HouseThe Son of the House

The Son of the House

Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

A COMPELLING STORY CELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE OF TWO WOMEN AS THEY NAVIGATE WHAT REMAINS A STRONGLY PATRIARCHAL NIGERIA “I absolutely loved his book. Nwabulu and Julie are incredible, fully formed and fully flaw, characters that walk straight off the page and nestle in your heart as you read on.”―Simon Savidge, The Frank Magazine Nwabulu has been a housemaid since the age of ten but her dreams...read more

A COMPELLING STORY CELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE OF TWO WOMEN AS THEY NAVIGATE WHAT REMAINS A STRONGLY PATRIARCHAL NIGERIA “I absolutely loved his book. Nwabulu and Julie are incredible, fully formed and fully flaw, characters that walk straight off the page and nestle in your heart as you read on.”―Simon Savidge, The Frank Magazine Nwabulu has been a housemaid since the age of ten but her dreams...read more

But Deliver Us from EvilBut Deliver Us from Evil

But Deliver Us from Evil

Lauri Kubuitsile

这是1871年和Nthebolang和她的母亲必须逃跑their home: her father has been accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. For months they walk, sleeping in the open, living off the veld, until they are offered shelter in Ntsweng in the kingdom of Kgosi Sechele I. It is there, years later, that Nthebolang meets Beatrice, the wife of a cruel English missionary, and a woman who has had her...read more

这是1871年和Nthebolang和她的母亲必须逃跑their home: her father has been accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. For months they walk, sleeping in the open, living off the veld, until they are offered shelter in Ntsweng in the kingdom of Kgosi Sechele I. It is there, years later, that Nthebolang meets Beatrice, the wife of a cruel English missionary, and a woman who has had her...read more

Glass HouseGlass House

Glass House

Emezie, Chinenye

Shadow FlickerShadow Flicker

Shadow Flicker

Volker, Melissa A.

Sisters of the CircusSisters of the Circus

Sisters of the Circus

Manack, Laila

Claire has 41 reviews

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Robin Hansen
Claire worked on my book as a copy editor and went above and beyond on the book. From the beginning she specified her timeline and process making it clear to me what would be delivered as a first time author. She was very thorough in finding grammatical errors and redundancies in the manuscript and in addition pointed out numerous places and ways that scenes could be improved upon. In respon...
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Robin Hansen, February 2023


Daney Parker
Claire did a brilliant and thorough edit of my book. She not only picked up mistakes, but made excellent suggestions for improving the copy. It was a delight working with her.

Daney Parker, December 2022


Darren Smith
Working with Claire was an absolute pleasure. Her price was half of her competitors yet her work was outstanding. She guided me along what needed to be done after the first edit and the grammatical errors she picked up with unbelievable. I would not hesitate to recommend Claire as your professional Editor you will not dissapoint. She has worked wonders on my book 'Into the Darkness' a Journey i...
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Laura Dangelo
Claire is professional, efficient and personable. Always available to answer questions— and as I’m a new author I had plenty of questions. She is sharp and has a great sense of humor so working with Claire kept it fun.

Laura Dangelo, December 2022


Alison Jones
Claire has been amazing to work with. Exceptionally thorough, she’s tightened up my manuscript and also given me the confidence that I needed to continue. I would love to work with her again in the future and highly recommend her services.

Alison Jones, December 2022

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