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Editorial Services

Poetry • Prose

Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copy Editing • Proofreading

“Good editors are really the third eye.”
— Toni Morrison, Paris Review, Art of Fiction, No. 134.


You can lend Ọbáfẹ́mi’s editorial eye for your manuscripts by writing to him at editor@obafemithanni.com


Testimonials

“Ọbáfẹ́mi is well versed in craft and shows care for the work of others. As an editor, he clearly articulates the strengths of a piece and identifies areas that can be developed. He offers concrete insights alongside broader concepts for the writer to consider. Ọbáfẹ́mi exudes a positive attitude and passion for the written word, making him a pleasure to work with.”

— Rashna Wadia, Poet; Poetry Editor, Famidan Journal

“With his well-read imagination, ability to identify a writer’s intentions and competently advise on how to realise them, Ọbáfẹ́mi’s voice is one that any writer would wish to have on their shoulder. Ọbáfẹ́mi is a meticulous reader and a patient examiner, making his editorial hand one I continue to trust.”

— S’fundo W. Sosibo, Writer and Playwright; Author of Staging Black, Queer South Africa, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024.

“Ọbáfẹ́mi’s editorial process is politely candid with his lucid critiques. It felt like I was hand-held while being corrected and critiqued. His thorough and helpful notes allowed me to understand which areas of my work I needed to improve on and how I could stretch my skill set.”

— Dolapomoye Femi-Oyekola, Short Story Writer and Essayist

“Ọbáfẹ́mi's editorial process was an experience in precision and care. His attentive interaction with my work offered actionable feedback and opened up possibilities for me to explore.”

— TJ Benson, Writer and Multidisciplinary Artist; Author of The Madhouse, Masobe Books, 2021