Erin McClary – Editor

*Please note: I am consistently booked out three months in advance*

I am a former professional acquiring editor for Sourcebooks, now the sixth largest publisher in the U.S. My focus is on adult fiction and nonfiction. In my previous life, I worked in brand and digital marketing, so I bring a wealth of knowledge when it comes to figuring out how to position a book and what edits are needed to make it shine. I am particularly adept at evaluating characters, plot, pacing, and dialogue to help your book be commercially viable and appeal to a broad readership. I live for books and reading and love helping writers achieve their dreams!

Books I've worked on have been chosen for Target Book Club and Target Author of the Year, Book of the Month, LibraryReads, Hoopla Book Club, Reader's Digest Editor's Picks, and Amazon Editor's Best of the Month; earned starred reviews from trade publications; nominated/shortlisted for awards, including the Goodreads Choice Awards; and were Indie Bestsellers.

Here's what some of my authors have said about working with me:

"With compassion and a keen eye, Erin walked me through her notes which identified some plot and timeline inconsistencies. Not once did I question her abilities nor did her suggestions stifle my voice." —Terah Shelton Harris, One Summer in Savannah and Long After We Are Gone

“I worked with Erin on three manuscripts—all of which were immeasurably improved by her contributions. Not only did my work benefit, but my confidence as a writer matured. She is kind while thorough, encouraging while discerning, professional while personal, and perhaps most importantly she is organized and responsive. I am a better writer for having worked with her.” —Lo Patrick, The Floating Girls and The Night the River Wept

“I’ve worked with Erin on three books. She immediately saw my vision and pinpointed what I might do to enhance the story and my telling of it. She’s spotted where the narrative lags, highlighted detail that might be extraneous, and identified inconsistencies in my plot and characters. Erin is an excellent editor and a delight to work with." —Penny Haw, The Invincible Miss Cust, The Woman at the Wheel, and Follow Me to Africa

"I’ve worked on three books with Erin, and was impressed by her masterful skill on each one. She came highly recommended, and so I sought her out for an extra eye on my manuscripts, and she exceeded my expectation. She is truly top notch and I wholeheartedly recommend her services." —Seraphina Nova Glass, Too Close to Home, The Swamps, Old Ham

“Erin’s talent for embracing an author’s vision, and then using her skills as an editor to make that vision come through, is unparalleled. She is thorough, detail-oriented, and precise without ever feeling nit-picky. She is celebratory, encouraging, and empathetic without ever coddling. I highly recommend Erin for any writer looking to take their work to the next level. She is simply the best.” —Alice Murphy, A Showgirl's Rules for Falling in Love