Ann Howard Creel – Editor

With 17 years of experience guiding authors to success, I specialize in the rigorous demands of Historical Fiction and Science Fiction/Epic Fantasy, where world-building and narrative execution are paramount. I’ve helped numerous clients achieve their publishing goals, resulting in award-winning novels and successful careers. A multi-published, traditionally contracted author myself, my greatest career achievement was having one of my own novels adapted into a motion picture. I bring this deep-level expertise in the competitive landscape to every manuscript I touch.

I offer focused Developmental Edits and Manuscript Critiques with the core belief that any strong, original concept can succeed. My style is a proactive partnership: I assess every aspect of your novel—from premise originality to market execution—to enhance its unique voice and commercial potential. Clients can expect a clear, actionable roadmap to turn a draft into a pitch-perfect, market-ready manuscript that stands out to 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