Auriane Desombre

Auriane Desombre – Editor

Character Therapist ✶ Author Cheerleader ✶ Traditionally Published Author ✶ English Teacher ✶ Creative Writing MFA ✶ English Lit MA

Overview

I'd love to be your partner throughout the writing process!

As an experienced teacher and editor, I offer my clients expert feedback that feels actionable, encouraging, and tailored to meet each unique writer’s needs. I'll be your biggest cheerleader while pushing you to be the best writer you can be.

In our work together, I'll bring a detail-oriented eye for craft. Together, we'll hone in on character development, plot structure, writing style, and voice to develop your manuscript's strengths. I will help you craft a specific revision plan to improve your current draft. I'll also to help you grow as a writer by providing tailored-to-you tips, feedback, and resources. Through our collaboration, you'll strengthen your authorial skills in everything from a deep understanding of plot structure and compelling character arcs to the details of rich word choice and purposeful sentence structure.

When it comes to my clients, I'm all in, and I'll answer questions, brainstorm solutions, and cheerlead your progress as you work through revisions. No matter your goals, I want you to come away from your feedback feeling excited about the revisions ahead, with a clear vision for the next draft.

Finding the right editorial fit for you and your work is a big step! It's always an honor to be trusted with your words, and a responsibility that I take to heart. I can't wait to hear from you and chat about your current project!

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"Auriane helped me take my writing to the next level. I've never had a more supportive reader of my work who can also pick out just the right ways to make it better. From high-level plot changes like heightening stakes and working through a character's motivations, down to clarifying wording in a query letter, Auriane can do it all and will be your biggest cheerleader while she's at it!" —Kaitlyn Hill, author of LOVE FROM SCRATCH and NOT HERE TO STAY FRIENDS.

AI Policy: I am 100% committed to not using AI in any aspect of my work. Everything—from the work of reading and editing to the interpersonal aspects of our collaboration in messaging and chatting —will always be personal, human, and hands-on.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance LGBTQ Fiction Middle Grade New Adult Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • MFA in Creative Writing for Children & Young Adults
  • MA in English Literature

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2017 — Present

Penguin Random House

Mar, 2021 — Present
I am an author of young adult and middle grade books, including I THINK I LOVE YOU (2021), THE SISTER SPLIT (2023), I LOVE YOU S'MORE (2025), and LOVE IN RUINS (2026).

Elementary-High School

Aug, 2020 — Present
I have extensive experience teaching writing in middle and elementary schools, creative writing workshops, summer seminars, and high school fellowships. I provide my students and clients of all experience levels with expert feedback that feels encouraging and actionable. My goal is always to make sure clients and students feel inspired and excited about the revision process!

Portfolio

Rent to Be: A Novel

Hartl, Sonia

Alcove Press

Developmental Editing
Love from Scratch

Hill, Kaitlyn

Developmental Editing Query Letter Review Book Coaching
For Twice In My Life

Christie, Annette

Little, Brown and Company

Last Chance Books

Rodkey, Kelsey

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Out of the Fire

Contos, Andrea

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Rise of Surge: Of Fire and Fate

Deely, Mikayla

Editorial Assessment
The Sister Split

Desombre, Auriane

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching
Hunt (North)

Warwick, Alexandria

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Book Coaching

Auriane has 35 reviews

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Kevin R.

Kevin R.

Aug, 2025

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Auriane was outstanding!! She gave me great and timely feedback - both positive and constructive - and many new ideas to consider. I think my story is much stronger as a result of getting her edits. I definitely will work with her again on my next book.
Auriane D.
Thank you so much, Kevin! I had such a lovely time in the world of your story!
Leanne O.

Leanne O.

May, 2023

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Auriane is amazing! She gave me line by line tips about my query letter which was straight to the point and made a lot of sense. As soon as I queried my first agent after Auriane's edit, I was asked for 50 pages of my manuscript (within minutes of querying). I will definitely be back for future h...
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Auriane D.
Yay!!! I'm so glad to hear it :) It was so fun working with you too!
Allyson F.

Allyson F.

Dec, 2022

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Auriane has been an exceptional editor, her feedback is clear and concise. Communication has always been impeccable and she continues to answer any queries clearly and with creative motivation. I look forward to our continued professional relationship and recommend her without reservation.
Auriane D.
Thank you so much, Allyson! I had so much fun working with you :)
Whitney H.

Whitney H.

Dec, 2025

Auriane is great! Quality and timely response!
Kari S.

Kari S.

Nov, 2025

Auriane Desombre is skillful in her craft and very friendly to work with—this makes her absolutely delightful to collaborate with! Her approach is warm and encouraging, and her feedback is vast, insightful, and precise. Some of the feedback I was expecting. However, there was so much more she poi...
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