Romance

I have worked with a number of independent authors in romance fiction, completing developmental and structural edits. I also beta read as needed.

I also offer informal manuscript appraisal services for writers who have completed a manuscript or a short prose piece and wish to discuss it in a frank and supportive way.

Contact me at laurablackedits@iinet.net.au to make a time to discuss your project or for a quote.

Authors I have worked with in 2023/2024 include Alexa Padgett (Another Goal, Another Face-Off), Alaina Rose (Next Chapter of Us, Happy Accidents, Wildest Winter), Meghan Schiereck (Please Don’t Die, Love and Related Disorders), Raina Ash (Beautiful Damage) and Jill Hinkins (The Cave).

Feedback

I just finished going through your notes and they were extremely helpful! I appreciate how closely you read this story and your kind, thoughtful notes. I finished my editing pass (not finalized), but you still caught some things that I missed and I appreciate that. I added in a few short bits and changed some things around based on your notes too. The little write up doc that you did was very helpful and a nice touch.Thank you so much! You are very appreciated and will definitely be in touch with future projects. Alaina Rose, 2024

I finished my edits to ANOTHER GOAL based on your editorial letter today. Thank you, THANK YOU for writing it!!!!  The story is now infinitely better thanks to you! I cannot thank you enough for your time and thoughtful critique. Alexa Padgett, 2023

Thank you so, so much for all of the work you've put into beta reading for me. Your notes were extremely thoughtful and useful. They did what they needed to -- brought my attention to things I hadn't noticed myself and highlighted some points that I think I can expand upon to make the story more rounded. MK Kennedy, 2024.

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, and your suggestions and feedback are very helpful :) I always get developmental edits and beta reads for my novels, so I welcome comments that can help make my books stronger. And I appreciate your thoughtfulness and care with my story. Your report and comments hit all of the main things and provided some great suggestions for editing. Raina Ash, 2024

Pricing

I can provide an obligation free quote, based on reading one or two complete chapters of your manuscript.

As a guide, a 60,000 word manuscript to be reviewed for strengths and weaknesses, including structure, plot, dialogue flow and so on would cost around AUD $1300.

Contact Laura via email for more information.