Grimalkin Press

For all your editing needs . . .

I'm Gerry Stewart, a jill of all writing trades. I started Grimalkin Press in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003 to help individuals and small arts groups to edit and publish their work at reasonable rates. The press has gone quiet since I moved to Finland in 2010, but I am still available for editing and proof-reading work.

I'm a poet, editor, creative writing tutor and teacher. I have worked in the literary publishing and editing field since 1997, including four years at Chapman Publishing in Edinburgh.

I have experience editing a variety of projects: market research presentations, academic papers, translation work and poetry and non-fiction writing collections. I am a member of the Nordic Editors and Translators organisation (NEaT).

Let me help you polish your work, so it gets the most attention from your readers.

As of 2020 I am also offering mentoring for creative writers just starting in their career. I can provide feedback on your work or advice on where to go next to further your career. 

Contact me at grimalkinpress@yahoo.it for more details or to discuss your project.

Titles edited and/or published by Grimalkin Press:


​Muirshiel, Betty McKellar, 2008

​Composition, Composition Writers Collective, 2006

​Ten Writers Writing, Lochwinnoch Writers, 2006

​To Infinity and Beyond, National Deaf Children's Society, 2004

​Thornliebank Time Travellers, WEA, 2004

​Pitfalls to Poetry, John Rodie, 2003

​It's Funny Whit Ye Remember, 2002

Mine the Cherry Now, 2001

What I offer

Proof-Reading and Editing - correcting grammar, syntax and typos, general linguistic mistakes.

I can also look at content and layout, where you might be unclear, missing information or need structural changes. I can make suggestions for stylistic changes to improve your writing, to make sure your point is coming across as effectively as possible. 

I can also do typesetting and book design to PDF, but, unfortunately, I can no longer offer publishing services.

And as of 2020 I am offering my skills in mentoring creative writers , especially poets, who are just beginning in their career. I have over ten years experience as a creative writing tutor, my editing skills and also over twenty years of being a published poet. If you have a body of poems you want feedback to see if they are ready for publication or a collection you would like close reading for I can help. I can also give advice on how to get published and move forward in your writing career. 

Prices
Editing work - Usually I negotiate work on a case-by-case basis, depending on whether you need a quick proofing or a full-service editing, assistance with final drafting. A general guide is €20/£18 per hour, but this is only a rough guide and will depend on what work is needed.

 Type-setting and book design services - I will create your book in a PDF format, ready to be published online or in print. Again this would be negotiated with the author.

Mentoring -   € 50 for feedback on a group of 10-20 poems/ pages of fiction, including a written report and a one-to-one video chat to discuss your work.  This also includes regular email discussions if needed. If you would like to discuss a longer project, please email me to discuss prices.

My own poetry collection published by Flambard Press, 2007.  


Post-Holiday Blues


In Finland, I am available for poetry readings and creative writing tutoring for adults or children. I can run one-off sessions or extended classes on general creative writing, poetry, memoir writing and fiction/novel writing.

My new poetry collection Totems will be published by Hedgehog Poetry Press in late 2020.

For any inquiries, please contact: 

Email: grimalkinpress@yahoo.it

Or call in Finland: 041 7256571

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrimalkinGerry