Cindy Marsch – Editor

Now scheduling projects for January 2026 and beyond - beginning with the Manuscript Assessment (MA). All clients should have a completed draft and desire to make substantial revisions to it. Fiction writers should have some experience with writing beyond school assignments, and memoirists should have both a significant message and a realistic understanding of their audience. I limit copy editing to projects for which I have first done developmental editing - the MA. Ask about a budget-sensitive consult or edit of a portion of your project.

"Cindy was professional, reliable, and most important, thorough. She gave honest feedback along with constructive critique [and] pointed out holes in my plot that I didn't know existed, while also helping me see my strengths. Her contributions to my work cannot be overstated." - T.B., a happy Reedsy client

I'm Cindy M., an author and editor with an undergraduate degree in creative writing (short stories primarily) and a master's in literature. I have been editing professionally for a decade and taught writing for more than three decades. I work with writers according to your needs, making the most of your strengths and following your direction. Because I am an author myself, I know you are looking for an editor who can enhance your own voice.

Do you have a draft and a dream but know your work is not up to your own high standard? My popular, economical Manuscript Assessment will give you a true overview of what is most promising and what needs most work as you revise. One potential client commented that my sample edit showed how I could take her modern romance "from garage band to gold record."

Can you trust me to help you realize your dream? Take a look at my Reedsy reviews below!

Note: Although I am open to some sensuality, violence, and strong language, I prefer not to edit extensive erotic content, graphic violent content, gratuitous strong language, nor occult material. Let's discuss your situation.

"I feel very fortunate to have worked with Cindy on both a developmental and copy edit of my manuscript. She is a consummate professional whose insightful feedback and suggestions helped transform my rough draft into a novel that I am excited to share. . . . Like any excellent teacher, Cindy is adept at asking just the right questions to prompt a writer to dig deeper into the 'why' of their craft. She makes you think, which is a good thing!" - R.F., a happy Reedsy client