Overview
Ashley is a certified #booknerdigan who loves anything sci-fi, fantasy, or dystopic. She believes the best books are those that cause a change in the reader. She owns her own editing firm and she thanks authors like you who support small businesses like her own.Ashley teaches master classes on query letters and speaks on various topics at conferences and critique groups. Ashley infuses constructive critiques with coaching methods and tools that will benefit authors in the long run. After working with Ashley, writers will apply the knowledge they gained working with her to future projects and continue to grow in their writing. Be ready for growth as a writer.Awkward hugger and introvert, Ashley enjoys meeting new authors online where she can write "lol" instead of snort-laughing in person.
Services
Fiction
Christian Fiction
Dystopian
Fantasy
Horror
Middle Grade
Middle Grade Fantasy
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- B.A English
Work experience
Jolly Fish Press
Jan, 2016 —
Mar, 2020
(about 4 years)
Acquire Manuscripts and scout for talent using general submissions and twitter
Provide developmental edits
Oversee copy edits and proofreads
Liaison between author and design, marketing and formatting teams
North Star Editions
Apr, 2017 —
Mar, 2020
(almost 3 years)
Acquire Manuscripts and scout for talent using general submissions and twitter
Provide developmental edits
Oversee copy edits and proofreads
Liaison between author and design, marketing and formatting teams
Self-employed
Jan, 2014 —
Present
Provide developmental edits of manuscripts for indie publishing
Provide copy edits of manuscripts
Provide query and synopsis critiques
Portfolio
Developmental Editing
The massive labyrinth was built to protect Zadie Kalvers' isolated desert town. Unfortunately, living in the maze's shadow makes her feel anything but safe. Even without its enchanted deathtra... read more
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A dreamer doesn't know they are dreaming, but they damned sure know when they are awake.Liam Verren was definitely awake, and the woman he and been dreaming of was still there, outside in the ... read more
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Proofreading
She is perfect. She is beautiful. She has a secret. Follow Sue Anderson and the relationships she forms along the way from high school valedictorian through her thirties as she attempts to ove... read more
Developmental Editing
In a desolate mining town, deep in the Mojave Desert, the struggle continues against unearthly predators straying across dimensional boundaries. At the forefront of the skirmish, teens Camm an... read more
Copy Editing
"If you love heartfelt, emotional, romantic, witty stories ... you will love Watson's debut. It was beyond swoon worthy!" - Kasie West, author of By Your Side and Lucky in LoveSixteen-year-old... read more
Copy Editing
Eleanor survives, it is what she does. But at what cost? After learning her past and seeing the terrible and tragic history of her kind, Eleanor must conclude she is toxic, a cause of pain and... read more
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Welcome Home collects a number of adoption-themed fictional short stories, and brings them together in one anthology from a diverse range of celebrated Young Adult authors. The all-star roster... read more
Developmental Editing
When fourteen-year-old Zanna Mayfield gets an acceptance letter from St. Pommeroys School for Gifted Children, she jumps at the chance to put her considerable intellect to good use. But nothin... read more
Developmental Editing
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