Matthew Scarsbrook

artful editor

Matthew Scarsbrook is a developmental editor with over a decade of experience specializing in literary, crime, mystery, and historical fiction. He holds an MA in Creative Writing and enjoys collaborating with both first-time and established authors, bringing their stories to life. As a judge for the prestigious Debut Dagger crime writing competition in the UK, he regularly discovers new talent, and his recent clients have been rewarded with deals at major publishers like Hachette and Penguin Random House.

Matthew is also the author of four novels, including Poison in the Blood, which has now been published in five languages. His work has caught the eye of publications like USA Today and Publishers Weekly, while several books have reached top ten bestseller lists at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Originally from the shores of Britain, Matthew now calls coastal Southern California home. He loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains or braving the chilly ocean waters for a refreshing swim.

services

• manuscript critique

• developmental editing

• book coaching

• agent query review

Genres

literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction & fantasy, horror, mystery and crime fiction, historical fiction, romance, young adult, middle grade, memoir

selected projects