#book editing

I spend my time getting emotionally attached to fictional characters, noticing plot holes at 2 a.m., and cheering for writers who are trying to turn messy drafts into unforgettable books.

This space is for honest feedback, editing tips, bookish conversations, behind-the-scenes editing thoughts, and celebrating stories in every stage of the writing process.

Whether you’re writing romance, fantasy, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, or fanfiction, you’re welcome here.

So let’s start with a question: What are you writing right now, and what part of the process is driving you a little bit crazy?

Sometimes people talk about an “editor” as if they were simply someone who corrects commas. In practice, editing is a constellation of decisions: choosing what to publish, working with the author on structure and tone, ensuring consistency and clarity, coordinating corrections and proofreading, and communicating with design, production, marketing, and sales teams.

Good editing doesn’t just “improve the text”: it improves the reader’s experience and protects...

Help me celebrate 17 years as an editor with 50% off any editing project by using code “ABBA”. Offer good through 7/31/26. Hire me to fix your book! Copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, sarcastic editing, and more! Message me anywhere for pricing and further details.

Help me celebrate 17 years as an editor with 50% off any editing project by using code “ABBA”. Offer good through 7/31/26. Hire me to fix your book! Copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, sarcastic editing, and more! Message me anywhere for pricing and further details.

A few years ago, an author questioned dozens of edits I had made to their manuscript. Why had I changed “towards” in one sentence? Why had I hyphenated a compound adjective? Why had I capitalised one term but not another? Why had I changed “okay” to “OK”? The assumption was that editing is subjective. And to be fair, some parts of editing are subjective. Editors do make judgement calls. We…

One thing I've learned as a professional beta reader is that the first draft doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to exist.

The strongest stories aren't written in one sitting. They're shaped through revision, feedback, and the courage to keep improving.

As a professional beta reader and book editor, I love helping authors discover what's already working in their manuscripts and identifying areas that can become even stronger.

If you're currently writing a novel, I'd love to know:

What genre are you working on right now?