Oola
Editorial
About
Oola provides independent editorial services at reduced rates, catering to writers of color, new writers, and those economically disadvantaged.
Values
Accessibility
Providing editorial services for writers at a disadvantage in the industry, helping them take the first step in their publishing journeys.
Integrity
Honesty is a huge factor in editorial relationships and part of the service you’re paying for as a writer! While getting feedback can be daunting, at Oola, you can rest assured that respect goes hand in hand with integrity.
Collaboration
We will be working together to reach your manuscript goals, whether that’s a more cohesive plot, better sentence structure, or a full proofread of your story. I aim to be inquisitive throughout the process to ensure I understand your vision and provide feedback accordingly.
Meet the editor
Tassneem is a writer, artist, and freelance editor. She graduated from UWE Bristol with a BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing. During her degree, she wrote in various genres and forms, including but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, and cultural commentary. She’s particularly passionate about storytelling and art that explore culture and uplift the voices of the global majority. Tassneem is trained in oil painting and has illustrated Maram Al-Hmyed’s reprint novel’s cover in 2019. Most recently, she worked on a traditional portrait painting of a 20th century Egyptian woman .
Main genres of interest:
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Fantasy, romance, dystopian, contemporary fiction, YA, Middle Grade, and practically anything that’s a cultural commentary!
*Not an exhaustive list. Please get in touch if you’re interested but don’t see your manuscript’s genre listed!
FAQs
What’s the process like?
After filling out the contact form, I’ll be in touch with you within 1-3 business days. If you’ve chosen to have a free 15-20 min call to discuss things further, I’ll arrange a call at a time suitable for the both of us. If not, we’ll carry on communication through email or Instagram direct messages. I’ll provide you with a quote and an estimated timeline. The payment plan will be agreed upon before the work begins.
How do you accept payments?
Through PayPal or Direct Bank Transfer.
How long will you take to reply to my email?
1-3 business days.
What are your rates?
Rates begin from £0.010/word and depend on the service(s) you choose.
