Hi, I’m Rachel Rowlands! I’m a copyeditor and proofreader of non-fiction books.
My editorial career began back in 2017, and since then, I’ve worked on over 200 books, with a background spanning across commercial fiction, non-fiction, and tech publishing. Having such a varied career means I’ve developed a strong editorial eye and an awareness of what’s important to authors. When I edit, I focus on the details and corrections – but always maintain your own style and voice. Your work deserves to still sound like you!
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with independent authors and publishers from all around the world on fiction and non-fiction books, including Penguin Random House, Thread Books, Hashtag Press, HarperCollins, Audible, and Hachette. Eaves Editorial was established as a dedicated home for non-fiction editing, and for authors looking for a qualified editor with industry experience.
Why trust me with your book?
I take my role as an editor very seriously and I’m always brushing up on my skills, even after almost a decade!
Here are some of my qualifications.
Qualifications
Copyediting 2: Headway (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
Copyediting 1 (Society for Editors and Proofreaders
Essential Proofreading (The Publishing Training Centre)
Proofreading 1 (Society for Editors and Proofreaders)
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
Professional development
Trends in the publishing industry (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading)
Trauma-Informed Editing (FOLD Academy)
Editing Memoir (Tanya Gold’s Courses for Editors)
Comma Press virtual publishing conference 2021
Book Formatting Using Word Styles (Editors Canada)
Inclusive Language Series (ACES: The Society for Editing)
Behind the name…
I carry out my work from a loft conversion, tucked away above the rest of the house and near the eaves, which is where the name of my non-fiction editing business came from! It’s quiet, with a lovely view of the birds and trees outside – the perfect place for concentrating on your book!