Hi, I’m Tahlia—editor, author, artist & contemplative.
As an editor and publisher, I help authors shape books of which they can be proud. And as an author and artist, I craft visionary fiction and introspective art about navigating the inner world and awakening awareness through imagination and creativity.
Whether I’m editing a manuscript, crafting a story, or creating visual art, my work is an invitation—to reflect, to feel, and to transform. I believe in the power of story to awaken the heart and illuminate the inner world, and I’m here to help others bring their most authentic, meaningful work into the world.
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I know what it’s like to have written a book and not know if it’s good enough to publish. You might feel scared to show it to a professional in case they change your story beyond recognition or squash your creativity, but I don’t do that. I never forget that it is your story.
I help you express your story clearly and shape it into a professional product.
I strengthen your voice, support your vision and can even assist you all the way to publication.
The best decision I made was hiring Tahlia Newland as my editor. Our relationship has grown to where I think of her as my mentor. My work has improved immensely since working with her.
I’ve written and published many great stories, and I’d like to help you do it too.
I love helping others express themselves and make their stories shine. I care about your book, and I care about you.
I don’t just edit your book, I teach you to be a better writer. I tune into your intentions to help you achieve your aims and speak with your voice. I’m sensitive to your feelings and highly ethical in all my dealings.
For the symbolic amount I paid, I probably should have got a pat in the back and a kind word. Instead, I got an amazingly well-rounded, professional and courteous service. With just a few remarks, Tahlia had pointed out everything that could be improved in my writing style. Not only was every comment spot-on, she was also very nice about it and actively supported and encouraged my efforts.
Thank you so very much for your appraisal. Your combination of encouragement, critique and teaching is motivating me to improve my writing and giving me specific tools to do it. I’m confident that I’ll be making an important leap forward as a direct result of your work, and I can’t thank you enough for that.
How I can help:
- Manuscript appraisals – I read your book and give feedback on the big elements such as plot, pacing, character, dialogue, world-building and so on.
- Line edit – I clarify your meaning, strengthen your voice and make your words flow.
- Copy edit – I check grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Publishing – I’m the managing editor for Alkira Publishing. If I really love your book, I might offer to help you publish it!
I specialise in fiction of all genres and narrative memoirs.
Tahlia Newland’s editing services are excellent. Her advice is smart, decisive, and no-nonsense—hallmarks of a seasoned professional, certainly. She identified the weaker areas in my prose and suggested simple but important fixes to turn a pretty good novel into a great one. I have worked with other fine editors in the past, but Tahlia’s line-editing service was the best investment to date. I will definitely seek her wisdom again.
Not only does Tahlia identify the weakness in my writing (while all the time giving me great support for the overall project), but she actually works to teach me how to remedy the issue for future works. Submitting my novels to Tahlia has been the single best choice I’ve made for online writing services in my career. I cannot possibly recommend her highly enough.
