Precision Editing for Historical
& Fantasy Fiction

I am Edmond Thornfield, award-winning author of Asterios and the Labyrinth (Literary Titan Gold, 2026) and a specialized editor of historical and fantasy fiction set in the ancient and medieval worlds.

What I Offer
As both an author and editor, I bring dual expertise: I understand the craft of storytelling and the historical periods central to my clients’ work.

What Sets Me Apart
📚 Deep historical knowledge: Greek Bronze Age through 19th century, with particular expertise in Mediterranean and British Isles cultures
⚙️ Technical precision: CMOS-compliant editing, professional typesetting, print-ready formatting
🎨 Full-service support: From manuscript edit to formatted book to cover design
✍️ Author perspective: I edit the way I wish my own editors would—respecting voice while strengthening craft

My Approach
I have written three historical novels in distinct archaic registers and understand the creative decisions involved in rendering ancient worlds in modern prose. My editing preserves the author’s voice while increasing historical plausibility, stylistic coherence, and narrative architecture.

My Particular Strengths
📝 Copy editing & proofreading (CMOS 17th edition)
🏛️ Historical authenticity review (catching anachronisms in language, material culture, and social practices)
🌍 Cultural consistency (ensuring character worldviews align with their historical context)
📖 Book formatting for print (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark) and digital (PDF, ePub)
🔤 Professional typesetting (advanced kerning, tracking, and layout)
🎨 Cover design consultation

SERVICES:
Editorial
– Developmental feedback (story structure, pacing, character arcs)
– Copy editing (syntax, grammar, style, clarity, flow)
– Proofreading (final polish before publication)
– Historical authenticity review (anachronism-catching, cultural consistency)
– CMOS-Compliant Dialogue Editing for Fiction Writers (Technical Accuracy, Natural Flow, Correct Formatting)

Production
– Print formatting (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark specifications)
– Digital formatting (PDF, ePub with advanced layout)
– Professional Typesetting (kerning, tracking, widow/orphan control)
– Cover Design Consultation (Review existing cover, provide feedback, suggest improvements)
– Full Cover design (complete front/back, spine calculation, print-ready files)

Rates & Timeline
Every project is unique. Please contact me with your manuscript details (word count, genre, timeline, and services desired). To determine whether we are a good fit, I will also request a ten-page sample of your prose. I will provide a customized quote within 24 hours.

Why Work with Me
My clients receive more than technical corrections—they gain an editor who reads like a writer and thinks like a historian. I catch the anachronisms that slip past general editors (lemon trees in Bronze Age Greece, stirrups in Roman cavalry, forks in medieval dining) while respecting the creative liberties historical fiction requires.

Ready to start? Contact me with your project details.