Developmental Editor and Publishing Consultant: Cultural Anthropology and the Narrative Humanities
Hi, I'm Dr. Andrew Hodges
The Narrative Craft helps scholars in anthropology, cultural studies, and adjacent disciplines improve their manuscripts, from drafting through to revising and publication.​​​
I help academic writers by offering:
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​Academic developmental editing for feedback on book manuscripts, book proposals, and journal articles
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Academic substantive editing for heavy line/copyedits combined with content feedback
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Academic writing and editing workshops across Europe
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A nonjudgmental voice in your corner, offering kind, direct, and honest support​
Working with an Academic Developmental Editor
Academic writing isn’t taught explicitly on many PhD programs, and many writers struggle with structure, clarity, or publication strategy. It's often assumed you'll find your way through the occasional workshop, mentor feedback, and a strong network. ​
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With over a decade of experience as a cultural anthropologist and six years as a full-time book editor, I support academics with their narrative craft so they can improve the quality and impact of their research.​
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My approach is honest, direct, kind, and supportive. My role is developmental, not evaluative, and my services complement peer review: I'm solely invested in helping you improve your writing and arguments and find the right audience for your book. I'm fluent in Croatian, German, and Spanish, and love collaborating across languages and cultures.
Since 2019, I have worked with hundreds of scholars in cultural anthropology and related disciplines to refine their arguments and style in their books, journal articles, and book proposals.
My clients have landed contracts with university presses, including Cambridge University Press, Indiana University Press, Stanford University Press, Bristol University Press, University of Minnesota Press, I.B. Tauris, CEU Press, University of Toronto Press, and many more.​​​
About Dr Andrew Hodges
I hold a PhD in social anthropology from the University of Manchester and an MA in Natural Sciences (history and philosophy of science) from the University of Cambridge. I worked as a cultural anthropologist for over a decade in Croatia and Germany (2008–2019).
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I'm the author of three anthropology monographs, including one on queer approaches to football fan activism in Croatia (Routledge) and more recently, a coauthored monograph on shipyard ethnography (University of Toronto Press).​ I've discussed my work on national television in Australia and in Red Pepper magazine. You can find my publications here.
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Alongside my academic career, I trained professionally as a developmental editor and copyeditor, including advanced courses with the University of Chicago. I work primarily in US English and am fully fluent in the Chicago Manual of Style.
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My editorial practice is shaped by both scholarly training and narrative craft. I am also a fully trained fiction developmental and line editor (Club Ed; Editorial Freelancers Association), with particular expertise in prose rhythm, voice, and style. These skills are especially valuable when working on ethnography and other narrative-driven scholarly writing, and form the basis of the workshops I run for creative academic and nonfiction authors. You can also check out my sister business, Second World Editorial, for more on speculative fiction editing.
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