Crime, thriller and mystery specialist with 30 years' publishing experience and 700+ books edited.
Proofreader
UK
About
Louise Harnby is one of the UK’s most respected fiction proofreaders and line editors, with 30 years of publishing experience and a portfolio of over 700 books. An Advanced Professional Member of the CIEP, she specialises exclusively in crime, thriller, mystery, espionage, and suspense fiction — a deliberate niche that makes her one of the go-to professionals in that space. She works directly with independent authors and proofread for publishers, and is committed to never using subcontractors or AI tools. She also co-hosts The Editing Podcast and maintains a substantial resource library for fiction writers.