Aimee Ashcraft – Editor

I'm a former editorial director from Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management with an enduring love for fiction. While I've worked in a wide array of genres, I have extensive experience in commercial romance. Do you have a hilarious rom-com full of delicious banter? A morally grey hero readers can't help but love? Then I'm here to support you through any and every stage of the editorial process. I also have a depth of experience in fantasy, thriller, horror, and even literary fiction, and I'm always excited to offer insight, direction, and encouragement to the authors I'm privileged to work with.

Whether it's a plotting and brainstorming session where I help you solidify your vision for your book, a big-picture developmental edit on a first draft, or a round (or more!) to fine-tune the flow and continuity of your story, my goal is to be whatever you and your project need: a creative partner, a friendly coach, a cheerleader, or a grammar fiend. My strength is finding and developing the strengths in a manuscript while offering creative solutions and in-depth guidance on tackling any difficulties.

When it comes to editorial style, I'm generally very thorough while remaining extremely flexible and happy to tailor my approach to what you need. Do you prefer I keep my hands off your prose and just give you my general thoughts? Happy to do so. Do you want me to roll up my sleeves and help polish your writing on a line level? Great, let's get to work. Does your book feature intricate world-building and so many magical rules that you just need someone to make sure it all makes sense? You've come to the right place. As a highly editorial literary agent, then an editorial director, I've assessed, sold, and edited a huge array of titles, and I want nothing more than to bring a decade of experience to you and your project!