Ashley S.

Ashley S. – Editor

I am a dedicated editor who enjoys helping fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction writers polish their books to a shine.

Overview

With ten years of experience in the publishing industry, I pride myself on providing top-notch editorial and proofreading services to authors who write books in a variety of genres. My specialty genres are fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction, and I have edited projects of every length, from short stories to full-length novels. I have a quick turnaround time, and I am always ready and willing to help authors meet tight deadlines.

I like to engage in a collaborative editing process with my clients. I prefer to know what an author's goals are for each project, so that I can focus on the most important aspects of a project and ensure the best possible result. I encourage my clients to ask follow-up questions and seek clarification or additional guidance, so that I can help my clients achieve their ultimate writing goals.

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)

Work experience

Pikko's House

Jun, 2019 — Present
At Pikko's House, I provide a range of editorial services, including copy editing, proofreading, and beta reading.

Self-employed

Feb, 2015 — Present
At my personal freelance business, I provide copyediting and proofreading services to authors of every major fiction genre, as well as nonfiction authors of self-help books and memoirs.

Ashley has 5 reviews

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dillon M.

dillon M.

Oct, 2025

Ashley was a great editor to work with. I hired her as a proofreader, and she did everything as advertised. I hired her because her services were within my budget and timeframe, and I would easily hire her again. She replied to all of my messages during our collaboration in a professional and per...
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Christian B.

Christian B.

Oct, 2025

Ashley was responsive, thorough, and easy to work with. She completed the copy edits swiftly and thoughtfully.
Ashley N.

Ashley N.

Jul, 2025

Ashley was great. Communicative and professional. Definitely would work with her again.
Becca S.

Becca S.

May, 2025

I had a great experience with the line/proof I got, and I felt like both communication and work were professional. Will use Ashley again, for sure.
Jesse R.

Jesse R.

May, 2024

Ashley was great to work with. Attentive and caring. After several rewrites and proofreads and much work slaving over the manuscript, I was sure not much more would come of having a professional like her edit the work. I was wrong. On every page there were a dozen or more subtle corrections, sug...
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