

Writer, book editor & writing coach


This is me, Charlie. Book lover. Dreamer. Sensitive soul. And writer.
I write creatively (sometimes under my pen name Megan Tayte). I write and edit books for authors and publishers. And I coach writers – helping them to overcome blocks, untangle knots and write from the heart.
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I always enjoy working with Charlie because I can count on her considered and incisive editing skills to improve whatever I send her way. Independent yet collaborative, reliable and dedicated, Charlie is an editor of the highest calibre.
Charlie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her professionalism, expertise and advice were invaluable on what was a difficult project and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her!
Charlie is the most brilliant and thorough editor/copy editor; her input and encouragement have been invaluable to me.
Charlie has passion for her work and it shows. She is thorough, exact, accommodative, imaginative and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Charlie is an excellent editor. She is very thorough and creative. Charlie’s comments are always constructive. She is also a pleasure to work with. She is a personable, reliable and professional editor and I am delighted to recommend her.
Charlie’s editorial services are first rate. Honest and helpful. Always logical. Always constructive. If you’re a writer and you’re looking for an unbiased appraisal of your work, look no further.
If you want your books to shine, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve worked with Charlie on all of my books and she’s brought each one to a higher level. I can’t thank her enough and recommend her without reservation.
I loved working with Charlie. Her edits made my book the best it could be, so when Little, Brown/Corsair published my book, there were hardly any revisions to do thanks to her!
I could not have wished for a better editor. Boundless enthusiasm, meticulous attention to detail and responses to my seemingly endless queries without ever any complaint.
Working with Charlie has been an absolute pleasure. Charlie is highly skilled and quickly understands exactly what is needed. She writes with real clarity and vibrancy and always delivers on time with a very professional yet friendly approach.
I can’t imagine writing another book without Charlie. She fulfils the role of critic, coach, mentor and even muse! Working with her gave me the reassurance that my finished manuscript is as good as it’s ever going to be.
It’s been truly fantastic to have Charlie by my side during the writing process, coaching me through matters big and small… Her guidance is clear, actionable, professional, always gentle and so encouraging. I can’t recommend Charlie highly enough!
Charlie has worked on three of my local history titles and her editing is immaculate. Her sharp eye has undoubtedly improved the quality and structure of my writing. She treats both author and manuscript with empathy and is a joy to work with.
Always positive, always encouraging, Charlie is reliable and imaginative and continually provides an invaluable and very professional service.
Not only is Charlie a consummate professional, but her warmth and insight into the intended meaning and tone of our book make her an exceptional editor. Charlie skilfully and generously supported two fledgling authors to turn their ideas from a dream into a reality…
Phenomenal… I just finished this novel and I’m so in awe of it that I just want to babble about it all day long… I absolutely loved this book to the moon and back.
I couldn’t fall asleep last night without thinking about this story… I can’t help my excitement for the series.
I absolutely loved this book! The more I read, the harder it was to put down…
It made me cry, it made me smile; it made me feel.
This second book is just MIND-BLOWINGLY good… It’s just such a touching, sad and beautiful story… Megan is definitely able to write very addicting books…
The story kept me wrapped into it and I turned each page driven to know more. Then the ending. WOW, that was spectacular… Do I want that next book? Desperately.
Cheers to another thrilling fantasy novel from Megan! [W]hen you think you’ve read it all, you’re in for another shocking twist. I can’t wait to read the next book!
This series calls for a standing ovation! It’s that good!
I can’t say enough good things about this series. It is a gem that deserves to be read – I’m anxious to read book 4!
Packed with action, revelations, and secrets revealed… This series OWNS me.
I love that I can still be so surprised in the 4th book of a series… I can’t say enough great things about this book.
I have absolutely ‘fallen’ in love with this series. Megan’s writing opens up an enchanted world of love, friendship, lies and turmoil.
This book was the perfect ending to the series and I couldn’t put it down. I just needed the answers so desperately that I dived in and didn’t come up until the very last page.
This novel flowed beautifully from the previous ones… I believe I may have ugly cried when all was revealed!… A wonderful series with a beautiful, thought provoking ending. Leaving you to wonder – what would you sacrifice for love?
A perfect twist filled end to an awesome series. It’s truly beautiful.
A beautiful, heartfelt, tear-jerking read.
Simply beautiful… the author’s writing just breathes the loss to life…
A beautiful story that will tug at your heartstrings.