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I am a passionate reader and editor of fiction with experience in beta reading, developmental editing (also known as content or structural editing), line editing, and creative writing. The genres I specialize in are fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and historical fiction. I never use AI to deliver feedback.

I'm a writer and editor who has been on both sides of the publishing experience. Whether you need a proofreader for your business, someone to edit your manuscript line-by-line, or anything in between, I'll help take your writing to the next level of clarity and beauty! I have incredible attention to detail, work quickly, and always provide feedback that balances the strengths with clear suggestions for revising. Writing is my greatest passion in life, so I will keep working with you until you're not only satisfied, but confident in your writing. Let's connect!

With extensive experience in publishing, I now am focusing on editing and proofreading, particularly where I am able to help the author/writer improve a document to achieve its goal. I have extensive experience, primarily with non-fiction (including technical, theses and dissertations, and how-tos) and books published by McGraw-Hill, Elsevier, Palgrave-Macmillan, and Cambridge University Press. My own published works include a book in the "Dummies" series, a weekly column in The New York Times, a plethora of articles, a reference CD-ROM, training courses for major financial institutions, and technical manuals. I have a Six Sigma Green Belt, Green Belt with DFSS, and Public Relations Society of America accreditation.

As a published writer with a degree in literature and ten years of editing experience, I understand writing from every perspective. I have dedicated my life to writing, so if you want someone that’s passionate, look no further. I love editing of all kinds, and will work in whatever capacity you need, whether as a proofreader, copy editor, or developmental editor. I will work with you every step of the way, maintaining your voice and your vision. You have a story to tell, and I can help elevate it, while ensuring your heart is still at the forefront. I have worked with every type of genre for every age group. From children's picture book to adult romantasy, there isn't a genre I won't edit. I do have a special love for YA, horror, thrillers, fantasy, and sci-fi, but I enjoy everything. And every single thing I do is with a human eye. I do not use AI in any way in my edits. Words are important, and I will make sure that yours reflect you brilliantly.

Seasoned editor with twenty years of experience at established publishers. I’m here to take your book to the next level. I offer proofreading, editing, and writing services at competitive rates. Books I have worked on have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the World Fantasy Award, the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature, and the Arabic Booker. Clients include NYU Press, AUC Press, and Heinemann Publishers. I have edited books published by Pearson, Hachette, Macmillan, Routledge, Praeger, Rowman & Littlefield, and Penguin, as well as a number of smaller presses. I received a $45,000 advance from Penguin for my first novel, The Book of Flying. It has been published in a number of countries. My second novel, The Book on Fire, was selected as one of the hundred best fantasy novels of 2010. My fiction, translations, and articles have been published in a variety of journals and magazines. I am a fastidious and conscientious proofreader and editor, familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, AP, APA, MLA, Hart's Rules, and the Bluebook. My primary focus is fiction, but I have edited manuscripts in the fields of history, architecture, political science, biology, and law. Accustomed to writing and editing against deadlines, I offer fast turnaround on projects.

Hello! I'm Sarah. I am a writer/editor/proofreader. I have a BA in English & Psychology, an ACES Certificate in Editing, an MS in a psychology-related field, and an MFA in Popular Fiction Writing & Publishing. I'm a native US English speaker and writer, and I have been editing full-time for almost four years, with many part-time editing gigs before I moved to full-time. I'm also a board-certified behavior analyst who works with autistic children, teens, and young adults part-time. I own my own healthcare company as well as my writing & editing company. I am driven and detail-oriented. I love to read and write fiction, especially romance and supernatural/fantasy. I love writing and editing. I hope to write and/or edit for you soon!