Libby Graham

Editor / Writer

Libby Graham (she/her) is a UFO enthusiast and co-editor of The Sprawl Mag, a magazine focused on publishing diverse voices in sci-fi and fantasy. She is the editor of Stasis: An anthology of retrofuturisms (Bell Press). Her work has appeared in Radon Journal, Star*Line, and other venues. She lives with her girlfriend in friendly Manitoba, on Treaty One territory.

About

I'm the co-editor of The Sprawl Mag, a speculative fiction, poetry, and art magazine that highlights the work of marginalized writers, whose perspectives have historically been left out of SFF. I believe in uplifting innovative and diverse voices.I was born in Botswana and grew up moving around (a lot), from Sri Lanka to British Columbia, Mongolia to Bangladesh. I now live on Treaty One territory, on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Métis, and Oji-Cree Nations.

Qualifications

  • Editor, Stasis: An anthology of retrofuturisms, Bell Press (2024)

  • Editorial Intern, BOMB Magazine (November 2022 – February 2023)

  • Editing Essentials Qualification, Editors Canada (April 2022)

  • BA History, Queen's University (2021)

  • John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program, Editors Canada

  • Copyediting Group Mentorship, Editorial Arts Academy

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editing

Prices vary depending on the project. Receive a quote.Contact me at [email protected]

Developmental Editing

Your ideas are the crux of your story, and in this early stage of the editing process, I will help you bring them into focus.I will analyze your:

  • plot structure

  • character development

  • pacing and flow

  • world building

  • thematic strength

  • any other big picture elements

Deliverables include: comments on the document and an editorial letter (length depends on the project, but they are typically 7–9 pages).

Fact Checking

To ensure the information presented in your is piece accurate, I will research the facts that appear in your content against multiple reliable sources, correcting errors and flagging issues that can’t be confirmed.

Deliverables include: comments on the document (with linked sources) and a fact checking outline.

Authenticity* Reading

I'll read your manuscript to ensure the language, characters, and general content are free from bias toward and misrepresentation of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly from a lesbian woman's perspective.I do not speak for everyone in this community, but my lived experiences and understanding of the literary industry will offer insight into creating respectful, diverse content.

Deliverables include: comments on the document and an authenticity editorial letter (length depends on the project, but they are typically 2–3 pages).

Beta Reading

If you're looking for early feedback on your manuscript, beta reading is the perfect choice. I'll offer honest and constructive comments from a reader's perspective.I'll also provide specific comments on particular elements you'd like me to focus on. This could be anything from dialogue to world building—or both!

Deliverables include: comments on the document and a reader's report (length depends on the project, but they are typically 2–3 pages).