ALEXANDRA NAHLOUS is a leading freelance book editor and specialist fiction editor. She is known in the publishing industry for her expertise in commercial fiction and women’s fiction, and has edited bestselling and award-winning novels. She is also a highly experienced non-fiction editor, Young Adult and children’s book editor, a content producer, a teacher of editing and workshop presenter.
“‘Alexandra Nahlous is the editor’s editor. She possesses every essential, eagle-eyed skill of grammar and language, but it’s her sensitivity to the rhythms and intentions of the author that makes her an absolute standout in the field. As both a writer and an editor, she is my editor of choice.’”
Testimonials
‘Alex’s editing skills are of the highest calibre and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her communication skills are exceptional, which resulted in a seamless execution of the editing process across a number of projects. I would enlist Alex’s services again without hesitation and would recommend her to anyone seeking a highly professional editorial service.’
— Cassandra Rathbone, Publisher, Scholastic Australia
‘I am delighted to recommend Alexandra Nahlous as a skilled editor and supportive professional. I have worked with her several times, notably on the editing of my books, The Art of Romance Writing, and How Do I Love Thee, both published by Allen & Unwin. We have also co-presented workshops on the writing and editing craft for Romance Writers of Australia, and I still use her handouts to inform my own writing students and remind them of basic principles. Working with Alex is always a pleasure because she not only knows her stuff, she has a knack for sharing the information in a kind and generous manner.’
— Valerie Parv, Author
‘Alex Nahlous is a joy to work with. Her editing is sensitive, meticulous and always goes to the heart of what is needed.’
— Catherine Milne, Head of Fiction, HarperCollins Publishers Australia
‘Alex is professional, meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. I know my books are so much better for Alex’s attention. I can’t praise her highly enough!’
— Kaye Dobbie, Author
‘Alex’s editorial report cut straight to the heart of the issues which were bothering me about my work-in-progress. Not only did she highlight problem areas, she also offered perceptive suggestions that helped me to take the manuscript to the next level. I credit the publication offer which followed to her excellent advice.’
— Lisa Walker, Author
‘Thank you to my copy editor, Alex Nahlous – not only did you do an amazing job, but your love of the story and kind words rekindled my confidence when it had nearly burned out.’
— Sarah Begg, AUTHOR
‘I was so impressed with Alex’s editing when I first worked with her that I asked for her specifically on my next project. As with the first, Alex really came through, identifying those extra tweaks that really make a story sing, as well as offering thorough edits that were mindful of voice and style. I found Alex to be professional, thorough, and a pleasure to work with.’
— Cathryn Hein, Author
‘Alex Nahlous was wonderful to work with. Sympathetic from the start to what I wanted to achieve in my novel, Challenge, she meticulously edited the manuscript with an enviable eye for structure, narrative and – most importantly where this book was concerned – voice. Thanks to Alex’s editing, I emerged from the process with a far better book than I could have imagined. I hope she can edit all of my fiction in the future.’
— Paul Daley, Author
‘Alex Nahlous had the daunting task of unwinding threads and working with me towards reducing my original 170,000-plus manuscript down to a much trimmer, improved Currawong Manor, and did so with tact, sensitivity, humour and skill. It was a joy to work with you again.’
— Josephine Pennicott, AUTHOR
‘I thank Editorial Manager Alexandra Nahlous for her tireless footslogging and the informed insights she offered on a hefty manuscript.’
— Paul McGeough, AUTHOR
‘For your expert, detailed, early structural edit, a big thank you to Alexandra Nahlous. You made everything so much tighter.’