to help you
navigate your edits
while staying true
to your creative
vision.
Welcome aboard the AuthorShip, an editing and book coaching service for fiction writers.
Writing can be a tough business, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one.
Let’s work together to get your story straight.
Why hire a professional editor?
Maybe you’ve self-edited your manuscript, but something still feels off. Maybe nothing feels off, and you’re afraid you can no longer see the forest for the trees. Or maybe you’re a new writer stuck halfway through your plot with no idea how to get yourself out of it.
The AuthorShip can help.
Hi! I’m Cameron Montague Taylor (call me Cee). As a developmental editor, book coach, and sensitivity reader, I’ll take a detailed eye to plot, character, worldbuilding, pacing, scene dynamics, and more to help you:
Maybe you’ve self-edited your manuscript, but something still feels off. Maybe nothing feels off, and you’re afraid you can no longer see the forest for the trees. Or maybe you’re a new writer stuck halfway through your plot with no idea how to get yourself out of it.
The AuthorShip can help.
Hi! I’m Cameron Montague Taylor (call me Cee). As a developmental editor, book coach, and sensitivity reader, I’ll take a detailed eye to plot, character, worldbuilding, pacing, scene dynamics, and more to help you:
Write
the best version of the story you set out to tell
Sharpen
your narrative skills so the next story you write is even better than this one, and
Return
to your desk amped, inspired, and armed with the tools to tackle the next draft.
Let’s take your story to the next level!
The AuthorShip provides developmental edits on stories large and small. See what we offer!
Want to know if we’d make a good team? The process starts with a no-obligation sample edit of your work.
Are you a new writer on a budget? Cee does single-session coaching to help you improve your craft.
“Cee’s feedback was never harsh or demoralising; she always ensured I understood why she felt something wasn’t working and talked through multiple solutions.”
Alistair Reeves, author, UK
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“Cee’s feedback was never harsh or demoralising; she always ensured I understood why she felt something wasn’t working and talked through multiple solutions.”
Alistair Reeves, author, UK
More Testimonials
Book Coaching
Work chapter-by-chapter with an editor, getting feedback on story, character, and plot as you write.
Developmental Edits
A full substantive edit with marginal comments, an editorial letter, a book map, and hour-long call included.
Manuscript Evaluations
A substantive critique for writers on a budget! Includes a short editorial letter and an editorial call.
First 5k Pass
Get a deep developmental + line edit on your first 5k words. Ideal for writers looking for that last bit of polish!
Fact Checking
Struggling to tell whether your on-water or underwater scenes are realistic? Look no further.
Sensitivity Reads
For authors looking to include bisexual or asexual rep, or for those writing adopted characters.
Genres:
- Fantasy and Science Fiction
- Horror (cosmic/atmospheric)
- Note: I don’t love vampires. I’ll edit works with them, but if they’re your central characters, I might not be a good fit.
- Cozy Mystery
- Historical Fiction
- (Note: I’m not interested 20-21st century settings unless they have speculative elements)
- Dual-genre Romance
- (SFF, Historical, Paranormal, etc.)
Specialties:
- Novels, novellas, series
- Give me your chonky epics!
- Looking to self-publish a doorstopper or cut a manuscript down to query-able size? I can help!
- Nautical settings
- Adult and Upper-YA
- LGBTQIA+ characters and themes
- Learn more about my yucks and yums by checking out my manuscript wishlist!
Not a Good Fit For:
- Nonfiction, Screenplays, Short Stories, Poetry
- Literary Fiction
- Procedural/Slasher/Serial Killer
- Religious Fiction
- Erotica or very spicy erotic romance
- On-page sexual assault, dubiously consensual sex, or extreme domestic violence
- Middle-grade or Lower-YA
- Any writing created or modified by an AI reinforcement learning or natural language processing system, such as Chat-GPT.
Meet the Editor
Cee is a lifetime lover of speculative and historical fiction who enjoys analyzing stories to figure out what makes them tick. From chonky epics to gaslamp fantasy to cosmic horror, Cee reads to be transported to other worlds.
With a M.A. Ed. from New York University, Cee takes an educational approach to editorial work. She loves working with writers of all levels and wants to leave you motivated and armed with the resources to navigate your next round of edits.
Cee is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and frequently takes classes to further develop and hone their editorial skills.
When not at at her desk, Cee can be found on the water (sailing), under the water (scuba diving), or chasing the Editpurr-in-chief away from her house plants. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Cee is particularly dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices.
Taylor (Cee)
Developmental Editor
Story Coach
(they/she)
Taylor (Cee)
Developmental Editor
Story Coach
Sensitivity Reader
Meet the Editor
Cee is a lifetime lover of speculative and historical fiction who enjoys analyzing stories to figure out what makes them tick. From chonky epics to gaslamp fantasy to cosmic horror, Cee reads to be transported to other worlds.
With a M.A. Ed. from New York University, Cee takes an educational approach to editorial work. She loves working with writers of all levels and wants to leave you motivated and armed with the resources to navigate your next round of edits.
Cee is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and frequently takes classes to further develop and hone their skills.
When she isn’t at her desk, Cee can be found on the water (sailing), under the water (scuba diving), or chasing the Editpurr-in-chief away from house plants. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Cee is particularly dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices.
“Cee’s strength lies in creating a sense of emotional depth and resonance with the characters of the story, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the book. My stories are certainly better for her invaluable feedback and keen eye for detail!“
-Alistair Reeves, author, UK
“Revisions will always make me want to puke, but we persevere, and with Cee’s help, the process is no longer as intimidating as it was when I started.”
-A.H., author, USA
“Cee’s feedback was absolutely invaluable, not just in terms of making my book better, but in terms of not letting me stray from the story I wanted to tell.”
-Mónica Bacatelo Guerra, author, Portugal
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