Dan Cross

Author & Editor
Literary editor, Novelist, Short fiction writer
Available for:
Editing, Ghostwriting, Mentoring, Proofreading

2x shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize (2018, 2020) and editor of award-winning novels.

Dan is a professional book editor with over a decade of experience working with publishing houses and independent writers. He has edited over 100 published books, some of which have won awards, and has helped authors to secure literary agents or self-publish. He offers the full range of manuscript editing services and keeps his prices affordable while honouring his values of being honest, trustworthy, flexible, and kind. Available to hire/chat direct through his linked website or via Reedsy.

Dan is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Society of Authors, as well as an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading. He helped found writers’ magazine Write On!