SERVICES

  • Detailed feedback on your query letter, synopsis, and opening.

  • A big picture review of structure, plot, world building, character, pacing, voice, and all the essential building blocks of a successful project, delivered in an actionable editorial letter.

    This service is available for novels and scripts for film, TV, theatre, or audio.

  • An editorial report to cover the big picture, as well as margin comments tackle issues on a scene by scene level.

    This service is available for novels and scripts for film, TV, theatre, and audio.

  • Edits focused on the style, flow, and clarity of prose and dialogue.

  • Executive Producer services for fiction podcasts. Enquire with the details of your project for more information.

  • Writers block, stuck on the difficult middle, struggling with a collaborator, or totally confused by the industry? A one-off call or regular meetings to keep you moving forward.

    I also offer training for companies and teams.

AM I THE RIGHT COLLABORATOR FOR YOU?

I have worked on some of the world's biggest Fantasy and SciFi properties as both a book/script editor and producer, so I am a great fit for any SFF subgenre. I love to time travel with Historical -- I've worked on projects set in periods ranging from Ancient Greece to the Regency. I'm a confident editor of Romance (especially Romantasy) of any spice level. I have worked on a lot of beloved IP so know how to shape characters and stories to inspire fandoms.

I'm particularly good at dialling up the stakes and emotion of a story, and building rock solid plots that feel satisfying yet surprising. I also enjoy finessing prose and dialogue while maintaining the writer’s voice. I love to craft a strong log line, and have a knack for finding the perfect comp titles.

My aim is to guide a project towards commercial success while valuing the initial vision. My edits and production style are thorough, creative, honest, and kind.

“Lydia always delivers. It's been a pleasure to work with her and I hope to do so again soon.”

— Claire Broughton, Hat Trick Head of Podcasting