Ann Howard Creel – Editor

With 17 years of experience guiding authors to major publishing milestones, I specialize in the high-stakes demands of Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Romantasy. I focus on the two pillars of modern success: immersive world-building and airtight narrative execution.

My clients’ work has earned awards and reached traditional heights, but I am also a multi-published, traditionally contracted author myself. My career highlight remains seeing one of my own novels adapted into a motion picture—an experience that gives me a unique lens on cinematic pacing and commercial "hook."

In today’s competitive market, I offer proactive Developmental Edits and Manuscript Critiques designed for series-readiness and pitch-perfection. We will assess everything from your premise’s "stickiness" to its performance in a hybrid or traditional landscape. You will receive an actionable roadmap to transform your draft into a manuscript that doesn’t just compete but stands out to top-tier agents and publishers. Let’s make your story the next success.

A Few Client Reviews

"My novel had lingered in the offices of editors at the Big Six for years. Ann’s editing was timely and skillful and showed an understanding of my work. I used 95% of her suggestions and cut 200 pages from a 600 page manuscript. End result is a book with a clean, compelling narrative that has been called 'a gripping read" —Clark T. Carlton

“If I’d thought to special order an editor for this project, I couldn’t have done better than Ann. Her feedback was clear, concise, and just what I needed to move this book forward. She manages to be supportive and encouraging while offering detailed critiques. She exceeded my expectations not only with regards to the time frame, delivering the edits early, but also with her availability for feedback on revisions and my query letter.” Vicki Righettini