Sarah Goehrke

Sarah Goehrke – Editor

Copy editing and proofreading with integrity, specializing in fantasy, women's fiction, and especially series. One author to another.

Overview

I'm an author, editor, and the kind of reader who circles typos as she goes (privately!) when digging through a TBR tower.

My day jobs have laid a sturdy foundation in complicated areas, from editing and then writing market research reports (ask me about amines or pet insurance!) to more than a decade as an editor-in-chief leading the way in 3D printing reporting around the world. I've also established a business offering editorial services for advanced manufacturing, and have worked with clients from media to HP to garage startups. If I can make the dry stuff readable, and translate 'engineer' to 'layperson'—imagine the possibilities in fiction!

I've been freelance editing for Kensington Publishing since 2016, and before that for the now-defunct Ellora's Cave. Through these houses, I've worked on nearly every genre, from historical romance to contemporary thriller to epic fantasy to romantasy. I am also a 2026 debut author, publishing with a small press and starting a literary fantasy series. While I've worked across every part of the editing process, as a freelancer my favorite work is in copy editing and proofreading.

Every book I work with gets individual care and my full attention—I'll be your cheerleader as I help you get it into shape! Whether you need a final proofread before going to print or a copy edit with a style guide to keep your worldbuilding and characters consistent, I'm delighted to meet you where you are. I'm a great fit for especially speculative, historical, and other worldbuilding-heavy writing, but I never turn down a cozy story. I especially love series!

Please note for my business, I used the word "Integrity" in the name very intentionally. On the fiction side, that means zero use of generative AI—either from me or anyone I work with.

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Espionage Historical Fiction Magical Realism Paranormal Romance Psychological Thriller Romantic Fantasy Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Kensington Publishing

Jan, 2025 — Present
I am currently focusing on repack-reproofs—proofreading previously published books as they've undergone formatting changes to ensure the reading experience stays high quality. -Previously worked with Kensington 2016-2019 as a freelance copy editor, before focusing on a full-time role.

Self-employed

Jul, 2018 — Present
I own an editorial/marketing services contract business, primarily targeted toward the additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry. My first focal client was Fabbaloo, where I was the Managing Editor of a leading online industry news site (2018-2021).

3DPrint.com

Sep, 2015 — Jun, 2018 (almost 3 years)
Editor-in-Chief of one of the leading global news sources for the 3D printing industry, I edited every article we published while managing our full-time and freelance writers. I also wrote articles, traveled to and spoke at conferences and events, and established industrial focus for the publication's growth.

Ellora's Cave

Jan, 2014 — Aug, 2016 (over 2 years)
Ellora's Cave was the original romance ebook publisher. As a freelancer, I worked on developmental and copy edits for a variety of subgenres of romance.

The Freedonia Group

Oct, 2008 — Oct, 2014 (about 6 years)
I was the lead copy editor for off-the-shelf industry studies, ensuring accuracy across text and data for US, China, and global studies. I also researched and wrote nine analytical reports covering various US industries.

Portfolio

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Crazy on You (A Love & Harmony Romance Book 3)

Bright, Crystal B.

Lyrical Press

Copy Editing
A Charm Like You (Charmed in Texas Book 5)

Lovelace, Sharla

Lyrical Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
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Vanishing Act (Sisterhood Book 15)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Final Justice (Sisterhood Book 12)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Hokus Pokus (Sisterhood Book 9)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Hide And Seek (Sisterhood Book 8)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Lethal Justice (Sisterhood Book 6)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
The Jury (Sisterhood Book 4)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Vendetta (Sisterhood Book 3)

Michaels, Fern

Zebra Books

Proofreading
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No Mercy (A Jonathan Grave Thriller Book 1)

Gilstrap, John

Pinnacle Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Copy Editing
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About A Dragon

Aiken, G.A.

Zebra Books

Proofreading
Proofreading

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