THE FINE-TOOTHED COMB PROFESSIONAL EDITORIAL SERVICES.

Hi there, my name is Dion Winton-Polak and I'm in love with the written word. Have been for as long as I can remember. Before I started The Fine-toothed Comb I had a role as a reviewer and a podcaster on the Geek Syndicate Network. I also project-managed and edited a couple of indie anthologies for Steve Shaw. Since then, I've been working as a freelance editor for the likes of Joseph D'Lacey (The Veil), Thana Niveau (The House of Frozen Screams), Malcolm Devlin (You Will Grow Into Them), and Paul Kane (The Rot).

Editing is my dream job, and I want to be able to do it full-time. That means expanding my client base, and [that] means I need YOU to swamp me with your amazing manuscripts - whether they're short stories, novellas, or full-blown novels. I can help you hit the right note, sharpen your script and polish your prose. I can bring your project to life and help you get it to a level that is not only fit for publication, but that you can be genuinely proud of, knowing it has reached its full potential.

Everybody gets snow-blind about their work after a while. I can be a fresh pair of eyes for you. I can spot your gaps, eliminate your errors, and react to your story as a first reader. My style of editing is both supportive and collaborative. We’ll work together to hone the project to your vision then polish it up to the finest shine. My services are flexible, wide-ranging, and reasonably priced.

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Here are just a few of the testimonials I've received from authors:

Paul Kane (The Rot): 'I'd definitely recommend him.'


Malcolm Devlin (You Will Grow Into Them): Excellent attention to
detail. I feel very lucky to have had him on my side.'


Angeline Trevena (Sunny, with a Chance of Zombies): 'You feel like a
real person, rather than a red pen!'


Kit Power (A Warning about Your Future Enslavement...): 'Deeply
responsive to a writer's vision and voice.'


Joseph D'Lacey (The Veil): No matter how brilliant...your manuscript
is already, Dion will accelerate it to the next level.

​and also from publishers:


Graeme Reynolds (Horrific Tales): 'He has a great eye for detail and a
tireless work ethic.'


Steve Shaw (Black Shuck Books): 'His passion and enthusiasm shows
through in every project.'


George Sandison (Unsung Stories): 'His enthusiasm...is coupled with
his professional manner and reliability.'


If you're interested, come on over to ​www.thefinetoothed.com to find
out more and then secure my services.


If you still have any questions you can email
dion@thefinetoothed.com and find me on Facebook or Twitter.