Senior Editor & Publishing Consultant
Developmental editor and publishing strategist with over a decade helping authors across fiction, non-fiction, and memoir bring their best work to life and to market.
My name is Rachel and I've been working in publishing for over fifteen years as a passionate advocate for great storytelling. I began my career at independent publishing houses, commissioning commercial fiction, literary debuts, and high-concept non-fiction, before joining Kingswell Press to build our editorial and manuscript development practice.
Over that time I've worked with authors from every background imaginable: first-timers who had never shared a page with anyone, seasoned professionals looking for a sharper editorial eye, and international writers navigating English-language publishing for the first time. Each manuscript is a world of its own, and I treat it that way.
My approach focuses on the story underneath the story: the structural logic, the emotional spine, the voice. I help authors discover what their book is really about so they can make every word count. I'm equally comfortable working at the big-picture developmental stage or deep in line-by-line copyediting, and I love the full journey from rough draft to final proof.
I write regularly about craft, publishing industry trends, and what it takes to get a manuscript market-ready. You'll find all of those articles below.
Senior Editor
Kingswell Press
2019 – Present
Commissioning Editor
Meridian Books
2015 – 2019
Editorial Assistant
Harlow & Reed Publishing
2012 – 2015
Kingswell Editor of the Year: 2022 & 2023
Recognised for outstanding author satisfaction scores and manuscript quality across two consecutive years.
A selection of published titles I've had the privilege of editing, spanning fiction, memoir, and non-fiction across multiple genres and global markets.
“Working with Rachel was a genuinely transformative experience. She did not just fix my manuscript. She helped me understand what I was trying to say and how to say it better. My debut novel is a far stronger book because of her.”
Sarah Okafor
Verified Author
“I had three editors look at my thriller before Rachel. None of them spotted the structural problem that was holding the whole thing back. She found it in the first read and gave me a clear path forward. Exceptional work.”
James Whitmore
Verified Author
“As a non-native English speaker writing literary fiction, I was nervous about the editing process. Rachel was thoughtful, respectful of my voice, and meticulous. The manuscript went from good to genuinely publishable.”
Priya Chandrasekaran
Verified Author
“My memoir had years of emotion locked inside it but it wasn't quite landing. Rachel helped me see where I was holding back and where I was over-explaining. The final version moved agents to tears. We got a deal.”
David Osei
Verified Author
“Fast, thorough, and brilliant. Rachel's editorial notes are some of the most insightful I've received in 20 years of publishing. I won't submit a manuscript without her eyes on it first.”
Annelise Brandt
Verified Author
“I came to Kingswell for formatting and ended up discovering Rachel's editorial work. Best accidental decision I've made. She turned a manuscript I was embarrassed by into something I'm genuinely proud of.”
Marcus Thorn
Verified Author
Fake sites using the Kingswell Press name are on the rise. This guide walks you through five concrete ways, domain, WHOIS, business registration, address, and social profiles, to confirm you're dealing with the real, official Kingswell Press.
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Professional publishing services help authors turn a manuscript into a polished, market-ready book. From editing and cover design to formatting, distribution, and marketing, the right support can improve quality, expand reach, and increase long-term success.
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An ISBN is one of the most important requirements for publishing a book professionally. Whether you're self-publishing a paperback, hardcover, or eBook, understanding how to obtain an ISBN can help ensure your book is properly identified, distributed, and sold worldwide. This guide explains what an ISBN is, why it's important, how to get one, and whether you need a separate ISBN for different book formats.
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Explore the best book marketing and publishing services for Australian authors. Learn how professional editing, publishing, branding, and marketing strategies can help writers increase visibility, reach readers, and grow book sales successfully.
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Whether you're at first draft or final polish, Rachel brings an editorial eye that sharpens your story and prepares your book for the market it deserves.
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