About Me
As a specialist in crime, thriller and suspense fiction, I can't resist a good mystery. Nothing excites me more than helping an author craft twists that shock, characters that stay with you, and stories readers can’t put down.
With experience in both traditional publishing and the indie/self-publishing world, I can support your writing journey, whatever your chosen path.
Whether you’re a debut author or an established writer, I bring clear, honest and actionable editorial insight to help you hook readers and keep them turning the pages.
With experience in both traditional publishing and the indie/self-publishing world, I can support your writing journey, whatever your chosen path.
Whether you’re a debut author or an established writer, I bring clear, honest and actionable editorial insight to help you hook readers and keep them turning the pages.
Editing Services
160+
satisfied clients
145
edited books published
30
best sellers
5,840
cups of tea drunk
My Approach
Your story is unique – and it deserves an editor who’s the right fit for both you and your work.
Tailored Editing
Advice shaped to your manuscript and your goals
Honesty & Encouragement
Clear, kind and constructive feedback
Collaborative Guidance
A writing partner who listens, guides and supports
Genre Specific
Actionable insight from a crime-fiction expert
Get to Know Me
I’ve always loved stories, and after graduating from the University of Bristol, I began my publishing career in the editorial team of a self-publishing services provider. That early hands-on experience showed me how much the right support can shape a book.
In early 2016, I moved to London and joined Penguin Random House UK. There, I worked as an editor across a wide range of titles, from celebrity memoirs and licensed fiction (Star Wars, Stranger Things) to bestselling thrillers and unforgettable debuts. I contributed to Sunday Times bestsellers and learned from some of the sharpest names in publishing.
PRH was also where I discovered my love for crime and thriller fiction – working on titles like The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan, Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox, and Come Back for Me by Heidi Perks.
PRH was also where I discovered my love for crime and thriller fiction – working on titles like The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan, Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox, and Come Back for Me by Heidi Perks.
In 2019, my now-husband was offered a job in Adelaide, South Australia. Leaving PRH and the UK was a scary leap; working in a big publishing house had been my dream. But this was a new adventure I couldn’t turn down – and so Rebecca Millar Editorial was born.
I began working with both publishers and indie authors around the world. It was during this time that I first teamed up with writers like Simon McCleave and Sally Rigby, and began carving out a niche in crime, suspense and thriller fiction.
I began working with both publishers and indie authors around the world. It was during this time that I first teamed up with writers like Simon McCleave and Sally Rigby, and began carving out a niche in crime, suspense and thriller fiction.
We returned to the UK just before the world turned upside down. During lockdown, I edited from my in-laws’ kitchen table with the help of Sammy the Editorial Assistant Cat.
Despite the chaos outside, it was a formative time: I threw myself into work, building lasting relationships with authors and publishers alike – all while organising a house move to Bath. From Sir Michael Caine’s Deadly Game to Morgan Greene's Jamie Johansson series to both of Tom Allen’s bestselling memoirs, I was shaping stories and forming partnerships with a growing list of authors and publishers who came back to collaborate again and again.
Despite the chaos outside, it was a formative time: I threw myself into work, building lasting relationships with authors and publishers alike – all while organising a house move to Bath. From Sir Michael Caine’s Deadly Game to Morgan Greene's Jamie Johansson series to both of Tom Allen’s bestselling memoirs, I was shaping stories and forming partnerships with a growing list of authors and publishers who came back to collaborate again and again.
In early 2025, we swapped rainy Bath for the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest, emigrating to Victoria, British Columbia.
Both a personal and professional step into the unknown, it was one filled with excitement and nerves, but since settling here, I’ve continued to grow my editorial business from this picturesque corner of Canada, working remotely with authors across Canada, the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. Being based in a new country hasn’t changed my approach – just the time zone.
When I’m not editing, you’ll likely find me exploring local bookshops, searching for the best London Fog (my new favourite hot beverage), or out on a long hike or a (much) shorter run – usually pondering plot twists as I go.
Both a personal and professional step into the unknown, it was one filled with excitement and nerves, but since settling here, I’ve continued to grow my editorial business from this picturesque corner of Canada, working remotely with authors across Canada, the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. Being based in a new country hasn’t changed my approach – just the time zone.
When I’m not editing, you’ll likely find me exploring local bookshops, searching for the best London Fog (my new favourite hot beverage), or out on a long hike or a (much) shorter run – usually pondering plot twists as I go.
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