Romance
Editing

I work with independent authors in romance fiction, completing manuscript assessments, and full developmental (structural) edits. I also beta read as needed.

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

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).

  • 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

  • I can provide an obligation free quote, based on reading one or two complete chapters of your manuscript and having a conversation around your needs and expectations.

    As a guide, a manuscript assessment will cost .01 to .015 cents per word, a full developmental edit is individually priced. Other services include copy and line editing, or a beta read. It does depend on the individual manuscript and your expectations so contact me via email for more information.

For more information or to enquire about a project, contact me via email.