Ashley Wyrick

Ashley Wyrick – Editor

Ashley specializes in YA science fiction, dystopian, and dark fantasy novels. Editor of award winning book, The Soul of Lyskerrys.

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

The Red Labyrinth

Meredith Tate

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 deathtraps and illusions, a mysterious killer named Dex lurks in its corrido... read more
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 road, waiting.In a city without a soul, where the magic is failing, ... read more
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The Sovoran: Wolf of the Highlands

Campbell, Corey

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The Reaper's Spell

Pereira, Andre

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Eternal life

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Escape in the Winter

Girgis MD, Linda

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This Rotten World: Winter of Blood

Morris, Jacy

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Wakers: Sayonara Sleep

Hoffman, Michaela

I Am Marked

Eden, E.J.

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 overcome a devastating discovery. Hear her story through the eyes of th... read more
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 and Cal, have seen their feelings for each other deepen in spite of mi... read more
"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 Finley Price has perfected two things: how to direct a world-class ... read more
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 destruction. For everyone’s own good, she will disappear forever. B... read more
Welcome Home

Eric Smith

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 includes Edgar-award winner Mindy McGinnis, New York Times best-sel... read more
The Zanna Function

Daniel Wheatley

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 nothing can prepare her for the first day, when she discovers that she is ... read more

Ashley has 64 reviews

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Michael W.

Michael W.

Apr, 2025

Ashley is extremely thorough. As a new author, I was retiscent to submit my first manuscript for editing. She did not dissappoint. I must admit, it is not the easiest consideration, to have someone pick apart your work so precisely. Although, I realize, it is ultimately for the greater good. ...
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Ashley W.
Thanks Michael! I can WAIT for book 2!
Mike D.

Mike D.

Feb, 2025

Ashley was wonderful to work with. She was very detailed and thorough, providing excellent recommendations.
Ashley W.
Thanks so much, Mike! It was a pleasure working with you!
Jones T.

Jones T.

Aug, 2022

Ashley and her team give good and clear feedback for the writing of this book. Their Developmental Edit was very helpful in focusing the story, getting tension throughout to engage the reader, and develop the characters.
David B.

David B.

Jul, 2022

My outlet for the covid lockdown was writing. It was the journey not the destination I was after, but I finished somehow. So now what? Ashley took on my novel and I really see the value in the process she lays out. As I get deeper and deeper into reworking my book, I become more and more amazed a...
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Daniel S.

Daniel S.

Jul, 2022

The Copy-Edit I received was cohesive and clear. All things sloppy, wordy, and grammitacally erroneous have been pointed out, and suggestions for amelioration have been made where they needed to be. Overall, my collaboration with Ashley was an examplary one.

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