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Welcome to The Open Book Editor!

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About The Open Book Editor

Dan is an experienced book editor with over a decade’s experience and a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading (CIEP). He offers the full range of manuscript editing services and seeks to keep his prices as affordable as possible while honouring his values of being honest, trustworthy, flexible, and kind.

But The Open Book Editor is more than a book editing service. Without a friend “in the business”, it’s hard to find the answers to your questions and it’s easy to feel lost and alone.

Dan also offers author coaching in the form of guidance on how to improve your writing and develop your self-editing, advice about the best strategy for your book and which publishing strategy is right for you, and tips about how to stay positive.

Whether you need help developing your characters, applying the final polish, or staying positive when you feel like giving up, The Open Book Editor can help!

Dan Cross

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Dan Cross is a twice-shortlisted novelist, writer, editor, and business owner.

His first novel, CAESAR OF MERCENARIES, was shortlisted for the 2018 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Award. His second novel, THE LIONESS & THE FLAME, was shortlisted for the 2020 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

Dan is an associate editor for Write On!, an industry-recommended magazine to champion creative writers of all backgrounds. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading, Historical Novel Society, and the Society of Authors.

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Dan is the absolute best. I’m a newer author that was looking for advice and guidance about style, grammar, and general ‘rules’ of writing having no formal training. Dan has been incredible during our coaching and provided me with great insight and advice to help better my writing. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Sean Mulvey
Author
Starting with his sample edit as an example of his services, Dan has been fantastic. He’s friendly, affirming, and insightful. He’s also accommodated my financial limitations, allowing me to pay larger fees in installments. I’m beyond satisfied!
Eldon Korson
Author
Fantastic experience and service from Dan. As a writer that is working towards publishing, he has been professional, and supportive and builds confidence. I will be looking forward to further services from The Open Book Editor.
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Sirena Miles
Author of After Dinner and Dancing With Them
Dan was an absolute delight to work with. From our initial telephone conversation I knew that he would be the right person to edit my novel. As a novice writer I had a very strong idea of the story which I had worked over the first few years in making the first few drafts. Once that was finished I did need the help of an experienced editor in a strong line edit which Dan did brilliantly. His contact and communication was always timely and the work done within the deadlines set. He also gave some very crucial and helpful advice on how to add in elements to the story to take it to the next level which was over and above his remit. Dan is the editor that every writer can benefit from. Highly recommended.
Annemarie Duperouzel
Author of Child of the Wild
Dan has transformed my writing over the past few months through his thoughtful, timely and detailed feedback as an author coach. He’s thorough in his approach and has been a great sounding board for ideas for my novel. I couldn’t recommend him enough.
Michelle Mapstone
Author & Teacher
Phenomenal! Thank you so much for this incredible feedback. I am very lucky to have worked with you as my development editor (and I will definitely be in touch for future projects). The report and annotated manuscript that you provided look amazing and I cannot wait to dive into the details.
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Dawn P.
Author of Healer of Sorrows
Dan provided a copy edit of my debut novel and a developmental edit [and copy edit and formatting] of my second novel. Each time was a terrific experience. Not only is Dan gentle in his feedback, but he is also respectful of the author’s story and use of language while improving both. Dan is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. He is always on time or early with his deliverables and provides exactly what he promised. Now I cannot imagine working with another editor and cannot recommend Dan enough.
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Shimon Avish
Author of Masada: Thou Shalt Not Kill
and The Rebel's Niece
He is a really good editor! Goes beyond what you think an editor should do. He ask questions that make you think, and gives advice that betters your work. If you want truth about your work, he’s the guy to go to!
Ariel Johnson
Author of Alexia Victorian
[Dan’s] experience allowed me to understand how to move into a new direction entirely, looking at Mother Of Floods as a stand-alone prequel, with Sisters Of The Storm, Brothers Of The Fire and Children Of The Gods, as the fantasy trilogy.
Dan gave me the input and the support I needed and I am now nearly 20,000 words in and feeling energised and inspired, essentially because I know that this is the right direction. I would most definitely recommend his approach!
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Madeleine F White
Author of Mother of Floods
I found Dan after I almost got scammed by a Facebook editor. He wasn’t even gonna be my editor because this other guy promised to edit my 145k word novel in 7 days for £300 pounds. Dan helped me out and found this other guy bogus page. I would be £300 poorer before coming back to him if he hadn’t stepped in to help me. That’s enough of a backstory. Dan worked very hard on my novel during the festive season too. I’m dyslexic and through Dan’s help my novel is what it is today. I can’t tell you how invaluable this man was to my book. He is a very good communicator and an even better editor. If you are looking for an editor for your next piece of work I would highly recommend this man!
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Jaiveer Asthana
Author of Pull or Play
I couldn’t be happier to have found such an editor. With his ideas and vision, he turned my book into something extraordinary. Excellent communication and even better cooperation. He did more than agreed and I am more than grateful. If you want your book to shine, you’re in the right place.
Željko Hatlek
Author of The Lost Element
Dan helped me polish up the book and I have many reviewers talking about the great set up and the clearly written and laid out chapters. I am very happy.
Dan had a lot of ideas he put across to me during the editing of the book. He did both the developmental edit and the copy editing for me. He did not shy away from suggesting things he thought would make the book better, but he did not pressure me into accepting his ideas. It was my call at the end of the day and I liked that.
Dan is someone who is easy to talk to. Even though we were engaging for the first time, I was relaxed in my interactions with him.
Joy Makumbe
Author of Tech Girl Diaries
With all the nerves and uncertainty that comes with writing a novel, a ray of light and guidance is welcomed. Dan turned on the light with his thorough developmental edit. I held my breath, but his professionalism was way above my expectation. He has the correct balance of delivering critique and fresh ideas so comfortably I am more motivated than before. I truly couldn’t recommend Dan enough. Now for the final edit!
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Adonia Archodakis
Author
The coaching session I had with Dan was extremely useful. He is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. The advice and encouragement he offered has enabled me to move forward with my writing project and the editing was spot on. I highly recommend Dan as both an editor and a coach and I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Karen Rushworth
Author and Teacher
[Dan] helped me to be more confident as a writer and worked on a ‘can do attitude’ with me. He teased the answers to questions with such warmth and good will that I had to think about answering the questions correctly. I will recommend this gig to anyone and the the coaching programme is good value for money.
Pamela Odunaiya
Author
I love working with Dan on my debut novel. He is helpful and respectful of my work and willing to go the extra mile in helping me make my book the best it can be. I appreciate his kind and gentle suggestions which have enhanced my story’s characters and plot line. He is a professional and a gentleman. I am so fortunate to have found him. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.
Nanci Ruben
Author of Faith Restored
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