Briana Farr – Editor

I have been a professional editor for almost a decade, with experience in technical editing as well as commercial publishing. With a master's degree in publishing from The George Washington University and my time spent as an Acquisitions Editor, I am knowledgeable of the publishing industry's editorial processes and needs. Fiction is my main area of expertise, but I have also worked on nonfiction, autobiographies, children's books, and cookbooks and enjoyed them all.

All stages of editing are important, from developmental editing to proofreading, and I can help with them all. I have a keen eye for what a book needs, and I aim to provide feedback in a helpful and encouraging way to help an author progress in their writing. I love helping make an author's dreams come true more than anything, and would be thrilled to help you!

Personally I am a big nerd that loves science fiction and fantasy, has a super cute kid and an awesome husband, and thinks bookmarks are for quitters. I love the book process, and miss working directly in publishing something fierce. However, where we lived at the time only had small publishers I could work for, and after having my first child, I had to get back to the company I tech edit for as a matter of survival for my family. Freelance editing helps connect me back to the kind of editing I love to do so much. Thank you for your consideration!

Author Reviews:

"I have developed a sincere respect for her role as my editor, as she was always there to take my call, answer my questions, and return emails promptly. Honestly, if I owned a publishing house she would be my first candidate. Any group or association would be privileged to have her represent their organization with her honesty and integrity. I would wholeheartedly recommend Briana to any publisher looking for top talent." - Dennis Schleicher, Literary Agent, author of Is He Nuts?

"Briana worked with me for more than a year as the editor of my high fantasy novel. I found her to be highly competent and pleasant to work with. She was fully invested in helping improve my story. Her feedback and suggested edits were well-considered and always brought greater depth and polish to the story. Her input was indispensable, and I wish I could retain her services permanently." - Arden Emil, author of Heritage of Loss.