Matthew Scarsbrook

artful editor

Matthew Scarsbrook is a developmental editor with over a decade of experience, specializing in literary, crime, mystery, historical fiction, and memoir. He holds an MA in Creative Writing and enjoys collaborating with both first-time and established authors to help them bring their stories to life. As a judge for the prestigious Debut Dagger crime writing competition, he regularly discovers new talent. His recent clients have been rewarded with deals at major publishers like Hachette and Penguin Random House. Matthew is also the author of four novels, including Poison in the Blood, which has been translated into five languages. Originally from the shores of Britain, Matthew now calls coastal Southern California home.

services

• manuscript critique

• developmental editing

• writing coaching

• agent query & synopsis review

• agent research & submission assistance

• beta reading

genres

literary fiction, commercial/upmarket fiction, contemporary realist fiction, mystery & crime, historical fiction, science fiction & fantasy, paranormal, thriller, young adult

memoir