Bryony Sutherland: Editor, Ghostwriter & Author
Editor
“Bryony is a magician of an editor. She has the rare skill and confidence to really get into a manuscript, detect and even fix structural problems while leaving the heart and voice of the writing intact. It was after Bryony had edited my manuscript that I was able to get a contract with my agent and sell my novel. I cannot recommend her enough.” Isabelle Dupuy, Author
“After working with Bryony on several projects, I cannot imagine hiring another editor. Her attention to detail is excellent, and her enthusiasm is contagious. Publishing a book can be a stressful endeavour, but Bryony makes it fun and exciting. She is passionate about what she does, and this shines through in every aspect of her work. Hire her, and let her help you take your story to a whole new level.” James Michael Rice, Author
My writing career began as the co-author of eight celebrity biographies with Lucy Ellis, published by Random House, Virgin Books, Aurum Press, Ebury Press, Omnibus Press, Music Sales, Hannibal, Birmar, and Heel Verlag. Together we were called “professional storytellers” by The Guardian, “very professional” by Film Review, “immensely readable” by The Beat Goes On, “detailed” by Sunday Express, and “insightful” by OK! Magazine. As a ghostwriter, I have written for personalities from the professional worlds of music and sport, covering subjects ranging from anorexia to addiction and abuse.
I’m now a freelance book editor with over twenty years’ publishing experience, and I love collaborating on psychological thrillers, crime thrillers, science fiction, dystopian fiction, urban fantasy, historical fiction, women’s and contemporary fiction. Within non-fiction, I specialise in memoirs, lifestyle how-tos, health and well-being, celebrity, and entertainment titles. I relish working on series and keeping a keen eye on continuity, ongoing character and theme development, and plot arc across multiple related books.
Writing can be a solitary experience, and I find nothing more rewarding than fostering a creative and supportive long-term partnership with my authors, whether this is played out across a trilogy or numerous standalone titles. Whether you’re perfecting your manuscript for agency submission, embarking on a self-publishing journey, or you’re an established author seeking a fresh perspective, I will provide friendly, constructive feedback alongside thorough developmental editing and crisp copy editing.
