Developmental and Substantive Editor for 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:

Academic developmental editing for feedback on book manuscripts, book proposals, and journal articles
Academic substantive editing for heavy line/copyedits combined with content feedback
Academic writing and editing workshops across Europe
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.

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.

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, UCL Press, and many more.