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Does your novel just need a little nudge in the right direction to really make it sing? Hi there! I’m Alexandra Dawning, and I’m here to help your writing really shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ae5d852cef3722ff073cb23/1625007121943-BBD7Y3CZMJITW5UIESB7/Pile+books+coffee+small.jpg About - Experience I started out over 15 years ago, interning for the Little, Brown Book Group in London. I spent most of my time working with their sci-fi and fantasy imprint, Orbit and their YA imprint, Atom. Since then, I have worked in varying areas of publishing, including scientific journals, education, and healthcare, but my first love has always been speculative fiction. Since starting Dawning Edits in 2020, I have worked on New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestsellers, and I have never been more fulfilled than I am working with sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction authors to helping them to bring their fictional worlds to life. Qualifications I have an undergraduate degree in English Literature and French, and a masters degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds, where I wrote my dissertation about the influence of folklore and fairy tale on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (still some of my favourite topics to read about!). In addition to my in-house editorial experience, I have an editing qualification from the Publishing Training Centre. I’m also a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and I abide by their Code of Practice. I am also a Partner Member of ALLi and have been vetted by them to ensure I comply with their standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ae5d852cef3722ff073cb23/1625007167364-I9J1U09GA89T8DQUBG1K/Holding+books+small.jpg About - Continuing Professional Development I’m never not learning. It’s vital that editors regularly brush up their skills and refresh their knowledge. 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