I’m an editor and writer with over 19 years’ experience in the publishing industry. For thirteen of those years I was the Editor-in-Chief of Solaris and Abaddon Books, publishing such award winning authors as Yoon Ha Lee, James Lovegrove, Dave Hutchison, E.J. Swift, Neil Gaiman and Audrey Niffenegger to mention but a few. I specialise in genre fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime and YA) but work with clients across many different styles and disciplines. I offer a full range of editorial services, including development edits, manuscript assessment, copy editing, proofreading and mentoring services. Contact me for a quote.
“Jon Oliver is the best in the business.”
“I can’t recommend Jon highly enough. Editing can be a brutal process, but he magically makes it not only painless, but enjoyable. He’s professional, never over-bearing, has an eagle eye for inconsistencies and a real sensitivity when it comes to individual voices. He’s that rarest of things: a safe pair of hands who also has a cracking sense of humour! I can honestly say that working with him has made me a better writer. ”
“Jon is a delight to work alongside, with a deft hand and a keen eye for detail.
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“Jon edited four of my novels, including one BSFA Award-winner. He was great to work with, highly professional, and offered exceptional feedback. Based on that experience, I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
“I have worked with Jonathan Oliver several times over the years, most memorably on Maggots, the novella he commissioned me to write for his portmanteau horror project Five Stories High (Solaris 2016). I have always found Jonathan to be the most sympathetic of editors: constructive, non-intrusive, efficient and supportive, with a rounded and insightful knowledge of the genres he loves. He has always been a pleasure to work with and I would recommend his services to anyone”
“It may sound a bit dramatic, but I don’t think I’d be where I am now if it hadn’t been for Jon. He’s always been very supportive of me and my work, and even though I probably drove him to the limits of his patience more than once he always displayed an almost supernatural professional calm. He’s a quite outstanding editor.”
“Jon Oliver edited my award-nominated trilogy, Machineries of Empire, and is a splendid copy editor as well. I recommend his work without reservation.”
“Jon Oliver acquired and edited my novel The Quantum Magician, which was nominated for the Aurora and Locus awards. His substantive edits improved the novel and his copy editing is excellent.”
