About Me
Emma Read,
Author, Mentor, Tutor
Bringing out the best in your words
Hi, I’m Emma Read, children’s author, editor, writing mentor and tutor.
My first book, Milton the Mighty was chosen by The Times as one of the best children’s books of 2019. It also won the North Somerset Teachers Book Award and was shortlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award. My latest book for 9 to 12-year-olds, THE HOUSETRAP is available here
As well as being a freelance editor, I am an experienced mentor, tutor, and long-time contributor with WriteMentor – providing a broad range of accessible and inclusive services to writers of children’s fiction. I lead courses in creative writing, across all genres, with Creative Writing Ink, and, for children, I provide an online creative writing club and deliver events at schools, libraries, and festivals. You can also find me on Litopia's Pop-Up Submissions, offering live feedback, with literary agent Peter Cox and as a long-list judge for the Bath Novel Award.
My passion and specialty are in editorial for children’s fiction, from chapter books to YA, but I am also experienced in reviewing picture books and adult novels. Click here to see the services I provide and if you can’t find what you’re looking for do get in touch, as I may be able to tailor an edit to meet your needs. I can provide combined developmental edits with full chapter-by-chapter assessment and line edits by request only - my availability will depend on personal writing deadlines.