Heather Creeden

Heather Creeden – Editor

With 5+ years in line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I help authors polish compelling, stories that captivate readers.

Overview

I’ve been editing books for more than five years, working with indie authors in romance, fantasy, romantasy, and more.

For me, editing is about more than fixing grammar and punctuation. I look at the full reading experience. Sentence flow, clarity, consistency, dialogue, pacing, word choice, and all the little details that can pull a reader out of the story. Most importantly, I want your book to still sound like you when I’m finished.

I offer line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. I’ve worked on everything from debut novels to established series. I understand how much time, heart, and work goes into writing a book, so I never take it lightly when an author trusts me with their manuscript.

When you work with me, you can expect honest feedback, clear communication, and thoughtful edits that are meant to strengthen your story, not change it into something it was never meant to be.

I love working with authors and being part of the process of getting a book one step closer to readers, and my goal is always for you to come away feeling more confident in your manuscript and excited about what you’ve created.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Dark Romance Dystopian Fantasy Holiday New Adult Romantic Fantasy
Languages
English (AUS) English (NZ) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2023 — Present
I specialize in line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for indie fiction, with a focus on romance, fantasy, and romantasy. I’ve worked on everything from debut novels and standalone titles to established series and special-edition indie releases.

Portfolio

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Son of the Drowned Empire

Mallis, Frankie Diane

Seven Queens Press

Proofreading
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Vengeful Gods (Port Macabre Book 1)

Rose, Elliott

Cosmic Imprint Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
Chasing the Wild (Crimson Ridge Book 1)

Rose, Elliott

Kensington Books

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Bound in Violet Ink: Forbidden, Fated Mates Dark Romantasy

Mallory, Charlotte

Owlery Publications LLC

Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Winter Wishlist

Rose, Elliott

Cosmic Imprint Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
Bouquets and Buckles (Crimson Ridge)

Rose, Elliott

Kensington Books

Copy Editing Proofreading

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