Cynthia Merrill

Cynthia Merrill – Editor

Terrified to have someone look at your work? I'm the kindest, most helpful place to start.

Overview

Before I was a writer, I was a reader. I love classic novels like Les Miserables, Anna Karenina, and Gone With the Wind. I am passionate about YA and Middle Grade literature, and they are the genres I most like to read and write for. Some of my favorites in those genres are Bridge to Terabithia, Fat Boy vs The Cheerleaders, and The Wednesday Wars.

I majored in Editing and Publishing at Brigham Young University. I am fluent in Spanish, and even more fluent in Hispanic food. (Cuban is my favorite).

On my best days, you can find me doing yoga, exploring watercolor painting, or going on adventures with my two little kids.

Genre experience: Self-help, Fantasy, Mystery, Dystopian, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction

Services:
- Proofreading
- Copyediting
- Substantive editing
- Developmental editing
- Writing/Ghost writing
- Brainstorming
- Writing coaching
- Document design and formatting
- Beta reading
- Transcribing (tapes, journals, family history)
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Parenting & Families
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Cozy Mysteries Fantasy Middle Grade Science Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2018 — Present

Cheerleader, coach, reader, and advocate. I work one-on-one with my clients to help them get their project where they want it to be.

Portfolio

Clayton Moore and the rest of the eclectic group of super-soldiers he's a part of have spent years planning to break their friend out of prison. After all this time, they're finally ready to put their plan into action. However, Earth is a dangerous place these... read more
What if the moment you woke up in the morning, you knew in detail how your day was laid out? What if you also knew that everything would be balanced exactly the way YOU wanted it? Are you tired of trying to implement others’ strategies to a balanced life? Are ... read more

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