I edit from the perspective of an experienced romance reader first and an editor second, because readers—not rulebooks—are the ones who ultimately fall in love with your story.
My job isn't to rewrite your story.
It's to help your readers experience it the way you intended.
I'll celebrate what's already working, help untangle what isn't, and leave you excited to dive back into your manuscript—not intimidated by the process.
Whether you write sweet or scorching, contemporary or paranormal, romantasy or small town, every romance is welcome here.
Here's How I Work
find your starting point
If you're thinking...
"I love my story... I just don't know if my opening is strong enough."
A First Chapter Review tells you whether the meet cute between your book and its reader is working.
Drawing on years of experience reading submissions for romance publishers and editing commercial romance, I'll share what pulled me in, what gave me pause, and whether your opening made me eager to turn the page.
You'll leave with honest feedback, fresh perspective, and a better understanding of how your opening lands with romance readers.
First Chapter Review
Alpha Reading
Beta Reading
If you're thinking...
"I need someone to tell me honestly if this story is actually working."
Alpha Reading gives you honest feedback while your story is still flexible enough to grow.
I'll read your manuscript as a romance reader first, sharing what kept me turning the page, where I wanted more, and the moments that deserve your attention—without overwhelming you with editorial jargon.
You'll leave with a clearer direction, fresh perspective, and excitement to keep writing.
If you're thinking...
"I think it's finished...but I need to know if readers will love it the way I hope they will."
Beta Reading shows you how readers are likely to experience your story before it reaches the world.
I'll share what readers are going to love, where the emotional moments land, where they might want just a little more, and the places that could keep them from fully falling in love with your story.
You'll leave knowing what readers are likely to remember long after they reach "The End"—and what may be standing in the way of that experience.
Editing
Line Edits
If you're thinking...
"I'm almost there... I just want to make sure nothing slips through the cracks."
Proofreading is the final polish before your story meets the world.
I'll carefully review your formatted manuscript for lingering spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and consistency errors, catching the small details that are easy to miss after multiple rounds of revisions.
You'll leave with the confidence that your manuscript is polished, professional, and ready for readers.
Investment: $0.01 / word
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Investment: $69
Copy Edits
Proofreading
Investment: $0.025 / word
If you're thinking...
"The story is there... I just need the writing to sound as good as it feels in my head."
Line Editing polishes your prose while protecting the voice that makes your story yours.
Together, we'll strengthen rhythm, clarity, dialogue, emotion, pacing, and flow so every sentence keeps readers immersed in your story. I'll also point out bigger-picture issues I notice along the way, because I can't help reading like a romance reader first.
You'll leave with cleaner, stronger prose that still sounds unmistakably like you.
If you're thinking...
"I love this draft. I just need someone to catch everything I can't see anymore."
Copy Editing is where all the little details come together.
I'll smooth grammar, punctuation, consistency, continuity, and word choice while carefully protecting the voice you've worked so hard to create. Every change is made with the goal of keeping readers immersed in your story—not distracted by the writing.
You'll leave with a polished manuscript that's ready for the final proofread before publication.
Every new line editing or copy editing project includes a free five-page sample edit so you can experience my editing style before making any commitment. No pressure—just clarity.
Every service includes one complete editorial pass. If you'd like additional rounds afterward, returning-author discounts are available.
I edit using The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary to keep your manuscript consistent and professionally polished.
Payment plans are always available. We'll create a schedule that works for your budget and timeline.
Your manuscript is edited entirely by me. No AI. No outsourcing. Just my human eyes, nearly two decades of experience, and an embarrassing amount of enthusiasm for romance.
One of my favorite parts of this job is working with the same authors again and again. As our creative partnership grows, your returning-author discounts grow, too.
before we get started...
Ready?
Whether your romance is sweet or scorching, contemporary or paranormal, romantasy—or something entirely your own—I'd love to hear about it.
Professional editing backed by nearly two decades of experience.