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 11 reviews

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Dalton H.

Dalton H.

Mar, 2026

Ashley S. is responsive and thorough. Always the helpful professional. This is my first time going through both Reedsy and the formal editing process and Ashley S. took the time to clarify her process to ensure that we were on the same page. I would love to work together again in the future!
Alessa M. N.

Alessa M. N.

Feb, 2026

Ashley was an absolute dream to work with. Meticulous, eagle-eyed, and a total pro. She caught those sneaky final typos and formatting quirks I'd missed after a year of revisions, polishing my novel to perfection. Super responsive, met every deadline, and shared thoughtful feedback on her overall...
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Collin L.

Collin L.

Feb, 2026

Ashley was great to work with. She made a great line and copy edit for me putting me back on the right path.
Strix-Corvus L.

Strix-Corvus L.

Feb, 2026

Ashley did a great job line editing for my 116k word manuscript! As a first time author, her advice on eliminating filler words, adjusting paragraph flow, and other elements are invaluable. Now, technically the delivery WAS a couple days past the initial due date. However, this was entirely due...
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Lindsay B.

Lindsay B.

Jan, 2026

Ashley proofed my manuscript and I was so happy with her work. She was responsive, timely and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend.

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