The Book Editor
Authors & Testimonials
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World in Progress – Political Nonfiction
Tom Horrow
"Matthew's work has been invaluable in producing this book. It's been a true partnership, opening this thing up and seeing how we can make the cogs spin a little better. It's been a pleasant surprise to find someone to work with who reflects my passions and is enthusiastic about making the book not just good, but epic and unforgettable."
The Sleep Alchemy Collection – Sleep Support & Natural Insomnia Solutions
M.C. Fuller
Sleep Alchemy is another project of Matthew's, inspired by his own struggles with insomnia. Having "cured" himself naturally through six years of research, he wrote the book "I Can't Sleep", followed by a number of PDFs and sleep courses. For more information on sleep, or to check out the book, follow the links to the Sleep Alchemy website.
The Rabbit Hunter - WWII Fiction Trilogy
Christopher Worth
“I count myself lucky to have found Matthew when I first set out to publish a book . . . I learnt a great deal from Matthew’s input, and I like to think this progress is apparent in the two books that followed the first. I certainly found him to be an excellent partner in production of successful manuscripts for publication.”
Enneagram self-help workbook collection
Viltarė Večkytė
"We worked with Matthew on 9 different books, and it was an amazing experience. He did all the editing on time and even earlier than we agreed. He reviewed all the books with care, always offering suggestions that were always worth considering..." (click 'read more')
Last of the Nomads – Novel
Teswell White
“Matthew is brilliant! The way he thinks, the way he looks at sentences and paragraphs in the context of a story, making it flow better for the reader, is magic.
Thank you for grounding me and my story in reality. I like the comments and the suggestions; they’re pure and honest. Thank you also for your professionalism working with a tough project.”
The Debt – Crime Thriller Novel
Chris Young
“Matthew has been an approachable and capable editor from day one. I need a mixture of an editor and writing coach, so he has been an ideal guide through the process of writing my first novel . . . He has shared insights I have never gotten from writing courses or books, so thank you for the ongoing support.”
The Dark Hours Before Dawn – True Story
Rob "Doug" Douglas
"It was a huge privilege working with Matthew on ‘The Dark Hours Before Dawn’. Matthew took a working document and helped to turn it into something I’m really proud of. Matt is diligent, passionate, and a true craftsman. Not only did The Book Editor’s services..."
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Children of War (The Crystal Saga) – Epic Fantasy
J. V. Correia
"Children of War was a massive project. 260 thousand words of unrefined gibberish. Matthew helped me organize the story to better tell its tale, while expertly combing through page after page for inconsistencies, redundancies, typos, and lazy writing..." (click 'read more')
Words About Birds – NZ bird rhyme book
Geoffrey Fuller
Words About Birds has special significance to me (Matthew). Written and illustrated in collage by my grandfather before he died, I had the privilege of editing his poetry and contributing to the publication that has been translated into Te Reo and published in both languages by Scholastic. (Click 'Read More')
Memoirs and company history (Expol Ltd)
Terry Mischefski
"As a novice first-time writer, I was introduced to Milica by Matthew at The Book Editor to edit and guide me through the process of writing my memoirs and recording the history of my company, Expol Limited. Milica meticulously but gently checked my facts, corrected my grammar, improved my spelling, and worked on my sentence structure..." (click 'read more')
Where Heaven Meets Earth – Spiritual Fiction
Areej Alamoudi
"Working with Milica as my book editor has been an incredible experience. From our very first interaction, I knew that I was in good hands. Milica's attention to detail and her ability to provide constructive criticism while still being supportive have been invaluable to me. She has helped me to refine my writing, identify areas that..." (click 'read more')
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Through Bolts & Bars – Music Non-Fiction
Kevin Dell
"I am a first-time author and greatly appreciated Milica's general advice as well as her proofreading and editing skills. There were many parts of my manuscript that had a much tighter 'feel' and were easier to read after Milica's editing. I had some pressure to meet publication deadlines and Milica..." (Click 'Read More')
Refrigerated Freight Lines company history
Graham Malaghan (RFL)
"The RFL book got completed with some good editorial and proofreading contributions … Printed 500, and only some 80 copies remain.
[Matthew's] contribution of taking some rough notes and disparate information sources..." (click 'read more')
Operation: Erebus – Mystery Thriller
Alex Walken
"I’m sure any writer, especially a first-timer, sends a manuscript to someone they don’t know, to pry over it and correct the writer’s errors, with great trepidation. I am so glad I found Matthew at The Book Editor. Matthew works with you with just the right level of sensitivity whilst offering numerous suggestions for improvement, but without..." (click 'read more')
The Kaboojie series – children's picture books
Marita Connelly
“Matthew is a valuable asset to any project! He provides great feedback regarding things I’m not even aware that I need. I had expected to receive punctuation edits and a critique of my story. I got that and so much more..." (click 'read more' for full review)
Apartment Twenty-Two A – YA novel
Breanna Turner
"A massive thank you to Milica for all of her hard work in turning my pile of garbage into the work of art it now is. A seamless process that has been a joy the whole way through. I will quite happily be using her again for any and all future works. Could not recommend more highly!"
Sun for Suvi – picture book about grief & loss
Saj Coloma
"Look no further if you need a professional, inexpensive editor! For Matt, competence, professionalism, and efficiency are paramount. He is excellent in his craft, points out what needs some fixing, lets you use your discretion with professional guidance, and gives a fast turnaround time. He's the ONLY EDITOR YOU'LL EVER NEED in your entire writing career!"
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Jenny
"I contacted The Book Editor for help with my first ever writing project. They were easy to deal with, readily took into account my specific requests, and I was over the moon with the result of Milica's editing of my work – it was exactly what I had hoped for. I would happily recommend The Book Editor to others."
The Dark Prince – children's fable
Sylvia Stump
"The Book Editor was the perfect way for me to reach an important milestone on my journey to become a better writer. Matthew not only corrected grammatical errors, but provided insightful feedback that helped shape the plot and characters of my very personal story. It was a privilege to work with him."
Rancho Cucamunga Kids series – picture books
Bill Rodger (rest in peace)
“A wise person once told me that each one of us has a story locked away inside of them, and that’s where it should stay!
Now, having unlocked and let out nine stories, which have all been a commercial success, I am keen to share..." (click 'read more')
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New Authors Welcome
Working with us is more than just picking someone to read your book. We're your number-one fans! We want to see you succeed in your writing career and get recognition for what you've created.
If you've worked with us before and have a book or author page we can display here, please don't hesitate to get back in touch.
Kim B.
“The Book Editor is a professional editorial service that gives special attention to detail and to your individual requirements. Matthew has pride in his work and it shows in the work he has done for me. Working with Matthew is a genuine pleasure and I highly recommend The Book Editor to anyone in need of superior editing and proofreading skills.”
Susan Ku
“Matthew’s critique service was absolutely amazing! The feedback he gave me was excellent and just what my work needed. I found his feedback so helpful that I even returned for a third round of revision! After three passes, my manuscript looked more polished than ever before. He was very professional and I would love to have him as my editor for my future work. I am so glad I found him! Thank you so much!”
Richard Garrett
“Matthew helped me out with proofreading for a very large, complex and important tender document.
He was thorough, precise and pedantic. Exactly what I needed from a proofreader. He did a really good job; I was very pleased with his work.”
Olivia Johnson-Lee
"I am in the process of writing my first book and Matthew provided gentle, concise and very helpful feedback around the first few chapters. His thoughts were insightful and I felt that my vision for the book was heard, respected and considered in the advice he gave. I recommend his services for anyone at any stage of writing, and plan to consult with him again."
Rowena Harris
“If the opportunity arises to use The Book Editor’s service again I would not hesitate.
I found Matthew respectful, friendly, helpful and timely throughout the process of having my story edited.
Thank you for making my first dabble in the writing world stress-free and giving me the courage to take the next step towards publishing.”
AJ Ranstead
“I highly recommend The Book Editor! He was a great help to my project, and flexible with my specific requirements. His advice was in-depth and brought to my attention areas in my book that I had not realised needed improving. He was honest and unafraid to bring up both the good and bad parts in my writing, and provided clear, tailored advice to improve my weak areas. He was very professional, polite, and thorough, offering additional advice and explanations when requested. I enjoyed working with him, and would recommend him to others!”
Authors We've Worked With
Every book has a unique story behind it, and it's a privilege to help authors bring their work to life. Over the years, we've worked with writers across fiction, non-fiction, memoir, business, and specialist subjects, providing professional book editing, proofreading, book design, and self-publishing support tailored to each project.
Trusted Book Editing and Publishing Support
This page showcases a selection of books we've helped shape, along with reviews from authors who trusted us with their manuscripts. Whether you need developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, book formatting, or guidance through the self-publishing process, our goal is always the same: to help you create a polished, professional book that you're proud to publish.
What Authors Say
We believe the best measure of our work is the success of the authors we support. Explore the books below, read their feedback, and see how our editorial and publishing services have helped writers turn their ideas into finished books.
An Editor You Can Trust
A Message from Matthew
Having started The Book Editor around eight years ago, I've loved almost every minute of working with my authors. From quirky creatives to the outright outrageous, this journey has taken me to places I never would have imagined. I've had the pleasure of working with authors from all over the world: New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the US, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, New Caledonia, Canada, the Philippines, Portugal, and Iraq, among others. I've worked with musicians, business owners, artists, travellers, mothers, fathers, teenagers, schools, industry pioneers, and all kinds of incredible creative minds with fantastic stories to tell.
For me, the relationship between author and editor isn't just a normal business relationship; it's a deeply intimate and personal connection where I've been let into the secret worlds of intricate minds and sensitive souls. If you'd like to work with me or one of my colleagues here at The Book Editor, we'll do our very best not only to help your project to the best of our ability, but to respect you as a human and a creative.
You can read about others' experiences on this page, our long journeys together, and the success and joy we've created together through working on these eclectic projects. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to see if we'd be a good fit.