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Hi. I’m Lauren. I work with aspiring and established authors from across the globe, from my home on the picturesque Central Coast on Australia’s eastern seaboard.

I specialise in working on commercial fiction – the books people want to read; the fun stuff: popular and genre novels. Genres I work on include: women’s fiction, romance, crime and thrillers, and historical fiction. If you have written a gripping story with plot and character at its heart, I can help you improve and prepare your story, and get it ready for publication either as an independent writer (self-publishing) or on submission to an agent or publisher.

My job is to make your manuscript the best it can be. I love what I do, and I’m good at it! I’m calm, friendly, supportive and have a dry sense of humour. I have empathy and imagination, and will work with you to help you take your novel where you want it to go – whether that is to a small group of people, or the world.

My clients include: aspiring authors, independent (self-published) authors, and publishers in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA.

I am a Professional IPEd member, a CIEP UK member, and can work in Australian, British and North American English. I am also on the board and committee of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival.

 

 

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"I learnt so much about writing and the process working with Lauren on 'A Certain Kind of Power' and I am sure that I would never have got to this point without having had that experience."

– Ryan Butta, author of fiction and non-fiction

"Lauren Finger, this book is so much better thanks to your remarkable expertise"

– PA Thomas, author of The Beacon

"Lauren was absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend her highly enough... She made amazing suggestions and really boosted my confidence about the quality of my work."

– Sonya Melbourne, via Reedsy.com

"... Lauren Finger, most graceful of editors."

– RD Feneley, author of Life After Ted

"Lauren’s expertise in upmarket commercial fiction helped me sharpen and clarify my story and round out its characters. A delight to work with, her intelligent suggestions, detailed eye, and flexible approach were invaluable."

– Paul Harmon, author of Seven Treasures

"Lauren worked some kind of magic on my manuscript CROW, getting it reader-ready. [She] was so respectful of my work and provided suggestions for improvement in a gentle and intelligent manner. Her eye is eagle in the extreme!"

– Rhonda McCoy, author of Crow