Meet the best editors in the industry

Working with Kelly has been an extremely valuable experience. After months of writing and rewriting my manuscript, I had become too close to it to recognize repetition, structural weaknesses and patterns that were affecting the flow. Kelly was thoughtful, honest and constructive. She identified where the manuscript could be tightened and strengthened without trying to change my story or replace my voice. Acting on her notes has made a considerable difference, and I believe the manuscript i...

I have sent Sam three children's stories to date. He makes each scene more lively and suggest ideas that I had never thought of. Sam makes editing a stress free process!

Working with C.J. Redwine was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. She went above and beyond what was originally promised, and the level of dedication, expertise, and care she brought to my manuscript exceeded my expectations. C.J. was incredibly responsive, supportive, and thorough throughout the entire editing process. Her edits and comments did far more than correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure—they helped me see my manuscript from a completely different perspe...

Working with Kim has been an incredible experience. As a first-time author, I truly appreciated her patience and guidance every step of the way. She is not only highly skilled but also very easy to work with, friendly, approachable, and genuinely supportive. Despite her impressive credentials and accomplishments, she creates such a comfortable and relaxed working environment. I never felt intimidated, instead, I felt encouraged and understood. Her edits were excellent, clear, thoughtful, an...

Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with and exceeded my expectations in every way. As a first-time author and first-time Reedsy user, I really appreciated how responsive, thorough, and helpful he was throughout the entire process. He provided thoughtful feedback that truly elevated my book in ways I could not have accomplished on my own, while also making the entire editing process feel manageable and collaborative. He was worth every penny—and then some! His rates were incredibly reasona...

Ceileigh was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with; she went above and beyond, and her notes ended up going into more depth than I expected, which is great. She made sure to explain why certain things aren't working and gave concrete but broad enough suggestions on how to fix certain things that I still felt like I had plenty of room to address the notes with my own voice. I love how clear and communicative she was throughout the process, sending a list of questions ahead of jumping into ...

She is a true professional and master of her craft. The project we worked on was very ambitious and Alexandra added huge value with a really fast turnaround.

Kate copyedited my debut novel, and I could not be more pleased with the experience or the result. My publisher requires authors on its imprint to arrange their own copyediting, so I came to Reedsy looking for someone with real literary experience — and Kate delivered on every count. She was a clear, prompt communicator from start to finish, and when her schedule unexpectedly opened up, she offered to begin the project early. Her editing was thorough and complete, and here is the measure of h...

Lisa Kaitz is, without question, the finest editor I have worked with—and I say that having collaborated with more than ten editors across multiple books. She is exceptionally focused, remarkably attentive to even the smallest details, and consistently thoughtful in her editorial judgment. Like all truly great editors, Lisa is loyal first and foremost to the reader. She challenged me when necessary, strengthened the narrative at every level, and worked tirelessly to help me produce the strong...

Christie's feedback was concise, clear, and invaluable. I'm working on a rhyming book, and I couldn't have completed this to a high standard without her advice on metre and rhythm. She also advised on vocabulary, and while she made some suggestions for rewording, she helped me keep my own voice and style throughout. I can't thank Christie enough and will definitely be working with her again in the future.

Working with Mar has been one of the best decisions I've made throughout the publication of my first novel. Five stars in every category, without hesitation. If I could give more, I would. Mar's attention to detail is exceptional. Beyond catching proofreading issues, she demonstrated an impressive ability to connect phrases, themes, and emotional beats across the manuscript. It quickly became clear that she wasn't simply correcting words on a page. She was reading thoughtfully, understandin...

I cannot recommend Lucy highly enough. As a first-time author, handing my manuscript over to a developmental editor felt incredibly daunting, but Lucy made the whole experience enjoyable, supportive and inspiring. From the very beginning, she understood exactly where I wanted to take my book and helped me get there. She never tried to change my voice or make the book sound like someone else. Instead, she enhanced it, helping me express my ideas more clearly while keeping it authentically me....

I had a fantastic experience working with Lucy. Her developmental feedback was very detailed, thoughtful, and constructive. She has a real talent for identifying both what’s working in a story and where it can be strengthened, and she communicates her insights in a clear and encouraging way. She helped me see my work from a completely fresh perspective. Her suggestions felt both practical and inspiring, giving me a clear path forward while still respecting my voice as a writer. I’d highly r...

I had a fantastic experience working with Trinity and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional editor. She was extremely timely, responsive, and polished throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish with my manuscript and was willing to make multiple edits and adjustments along the way to make sure everything came together exactly as I envisioned. Her attention to detail and professionalism really stood out, and the fin...

Richard is brilliant! I came to him with a project that I felt wasn't working, but I couldn't really articulate what I thought was problematic. Richard's editorial input was amazing -- he had great analytical insights and clarified for me what the underlying issues were. And he provided such helpful thoughts about how to go forward. I came to him feeling so disheartened about this book, not knowing what to do, and now I'm completely energized and have a very clear vision of where I need to go...